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| − | '''Timothy''' was a disciple of [[Paul]]. | + | '''Timothy''' was a disciple of [[Paul]] and chosen by him to be his successor. Literally, the name Timothy means "honoring [[God]]." |
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| + | Timothy served Paul as a scribe and accompanied him on some of his travels. Timothy was also the recipient of two Pauline letters, now known as the [[New Testament]] books [[First Epistle to Timothy (Translated)|1 Timothy]] and [[Second Epistle to Timothy (Translated)|2 Timothy]]. | ||
Timothy is thought to have been half Gentile (Greek) and half Jewish. | Timothy is thought to have been half Gentile (Greek) and half Jewish. | ||
Revision as of 13:34, June 11, 2015
Timothy was a disciple of Paul and chosen by him to be his successor. Literally, the name Timothy means "honoring God."
Timothy served Paul as a scribe and accompanied him on some of his travels. Timothy was also the recipient of two Pauline letters, now known as the New Testament books 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy.
Timothy is thought to have been half Gentile (Greek) and half Jewish.
Timothy was an effective evangelist, though a bit timid. Paul exhorted him to overcome his shyness.