Saint Timothy
Timothy was an early Christian disciple of Paul of Tarsus and the first Christian bishop of Ephesus, whom the Acts of Timothy relates died around the year AD 97.
Quotes about
[edit]- Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek.
- Acts of the Apostles 16:1-3 NKJV.
- Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope,
- To Timothy, a true son in the faith:
- Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
- As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.
- 1 Timothy 1:1-4 NKJV.
- Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
- To Timothy, a beloved son:
- Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.
- 2 Timothy 1:1-5 NKJV.
- But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.
- Epistle to the Philippians 2:19-21 NKJV.
- But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions [...] But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness.
- 2 Timothy 3:10-11;14-16 NKJV.
- Let no one despise your youth [...] Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.
- 1 Timothy 4:12;14 NKJV.
- For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.
- 1 Corinthians 4:17 NKJV.
- Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,
- To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
- Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father.
- And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3;6-8 NKJV.
- And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.
- 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 NKJV.
