Eunice
femaleNew TestamentMeaning: “Good victory”
The believing Jewish mother of Timothy, praised by Paul for the "unfeigned faith" she passed on, having taught her son the Scriptures from childhood.
Biography
Eunice was the mother of Timothy, a Jewish believer married to a Greek (Acts 16:1). Paul remembered her warmly as part of a heritage of genuine faith passed down through three generations.
A faith handed down
Writing to Timothy, Paul recalls "the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also" (2 Timothy 1:5). It was Eunice, with Lois, who taught Timothy the holy Scriptures "from a child" (2 Timothy 3:15), preparing him for a life of ministry.
A model mother
Eunice stands as a lasting example of a godly mother whose patient, scripture-centered nurture shaped one of Paul's most beloved companions and a leader of the early church.
Life Timeline
Her son Timothy joins Paul; her "unfeigned faith" is praised
Family Tree
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Themes & lessons from Eunice
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Eunice appears.
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Scripture Appearances
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2 Timothy 1:5
When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Frequently asked about Eunice
Who was Eunice in the Bible?
The believing Jewish mother of Timothy, praised by Paul for the "unfeigned faith" she passed on, having taught her son the Scriptures from childhood.
What does the name Eunice mean?
The name Eunice means “Good victory”.
Who were Eunice's children?
Eunice's children include Timothy.
Who were Eunice's parents?
Eunice was the child of Lois.
Where does Eunice appear in the Bible?
Eunice is mentioned 1 time across 1 book: 2 Timothy.
What can we learn from Eunice?
The story of Eunice touches on themes of mother, parents, sincerity, timothy — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Eunice's life.
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