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Timothy

Timothy joins Paul and Silas at Lystra and becomes a recurring coworker, messenger and co-sender of letters. Acts notes a Jewish mother and Greek father; 2 Timothy names his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois.

Why this person matters

Timothy in the larger story

Timothy’s appearances reveal how early Christian work depended on trusted delegates who carried news, represented absent leaders and helped communities through conflict.

Key moments and where to read them

  1. Joins the journey

    Paul recruits Timothy in Lystra at the opening of the second journey.

    Acts 16:1–5

  2. Sent to Thessalonica

    Timothy returns with news that shapes Paul’s response to the community.

    1 Thessalonians 3:1–10

  3. Commended to Philippi

    Paul describes Timothy as a coworker with genuine concern for the Philippians.

    Philippians 2:19–24

Primary reference trail

Acts 16:1–5 · Acts 17–20 · 1 Corinthians 4:14–17 · Philippians 2:19–24 · 1 Thessalonians 3:1–10 · 1 Timothy 1:1–3 · 2 Timothy 1:1–7

The references above locate the profile’s central claims. They are not a concordance of every possible allusion or later tradition concerning Timothy.