Timothy
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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.