2 Timothy 1:52 Timothy 3:15Acts 14:6-231 Corinthians 4:171 Timothy 1:22 Timothy 1:2Acts 16:1-2Acts 16:3
Timothy not only accompanied Paul but also was sent on many crucial missions by Paul (Acts 17:14-15; Acts 18:5; Acts 19:22; Acts 20:4; Romans 16:21; 1 Corinthians 16:10; 2 Corinthians 1:19; 1Thessalonians 3:2,1 Thessalonians 3:6 ). For example, when Paul was unable to go to Corinth, he sent Timothy to represent Paul and his teachings (1 Corinthians 4:17 ). Later when Paul was in prison, he sent Timothy to Philippi (Philippians 2:19 ).
Paul felt that no one had any more compassion and commitment than Timothy (Philippians 2:20-22 ).
So close were Paul and Timothy that both names are listed as the authors of six of Paul's letters (2 Corinthians 1:1; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; Philippians 1:1 ). In addition, Paul wrote two letters to Timothy (1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2 ). As Paul's ministry neared the end, he challenged Timothy to remain true to his calling (1 Timothy 1:18 ). As Paul faced death, he asked Timothy to come to be with him (2 Timothy 4:9 ). At some point in his life, Timothy was imprisoned; but he was released (Hebrews 13:23 ). See Paul; 1Timothy; 2Timothy .
Robert J. Dean
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