Lois
femaleNew TestamentMeaning: “Agreeable; better”
The grandmother of Timothy, the first of three generations of faith Paul praised — whose "unfeigned faith" lived on in her daughter Eunice and grandson Timothy.
Biography
Lois was the grandmother of Timothy and, in Paul's reckoning, the fountainhead of a remarkable spiritual heritage. In his last letter 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).
The first of three generations
That little phrase — "first in thy grandmother Lois" — honors her as the one in whom this genuine, sincere faith first took root, then passed to her daughter Eunice and on to her grandson Timothy. Together the two women taught Timothy the Scriptures from his earliest childhood (2 Timothy 3:15). Lois is a quiet but cherished biblical picture of the lasting influence of a faithful grandmother across the generations.
Life Timeline
Honored as the first of three generations of Timothy’s faith
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Themes & lessons from Lois
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Lois 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 Lois
Who was Lois in the Bible?
The grandmother of Timothy, the first of three generations of faith Paul praised — whose "unfeigned faith" lived on in her daughter Eunice and grandson Timothy.
What does the name Lois mean?
The name Lois means “Agreeable; better”.
Who were Lois's children?
Lois's children include Eunice.
Where does Lois appear in the Bible?
Lois is mentioned 1 time across 1 book: 2 Timothy.
What can we learn from Lois?
The story of Lois touches on themes of mother, parents, sincerity, timothy — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Lois's life.
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