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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 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 (a Greek father) and half Jewish (his mother). |
Timothy was an effective evangelist, though a bit timid. Paul exhorted him to overcome his shyness. | Timothy was an effective evangelist, though a bit timid. Paul exhorted him to overcome his shyness. | ||
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| + | Paul made Timothy bishop of Ephesus in A.D. 64, and Timothy was martyred in A.D. 97. | ||
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Revision as of 15:14, 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 (a Greek father) and half Jewish (his mother).
Timothy was an effective evangelist, though a bit timid. Paul exhorted him to overcome his shyness.
Paul made Timothy bishop of Ephesus in A.D. 64, and Timothy was martyred in A.D. 97.
