1:1-2 Who is Timothy?
1:1-2 Who is Timothy?
The general consensus among bible commentators is that Timothy was one of Paul's converts from his first apostolic mission journey which took in L ystra,
Timothy's home town.
He joined Paul on his second mission journey and helped him and Silas establish the churches at Philippi and Thessalonica (CP Ac 16:1-12; 17:1-15; 18:1-5; Php 2:19-23; 1Th 1:1-5; 2:1-12).
Paul became Timothy's mentor - his father in the faith - teaching and encouraging him in many areas of ministry until God called him to be an apostle also (CP 1Th 2:6; 1Ti 1:1-3, 18; 4:1-16; 2Ti 1:1-6; 4:1-5).