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What the Bible Says About Timothy

Overview

The Bible addresses timothy across 38 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts, 2 Timothy and 1 Timothy. Closely related themes include Paul, Minister (1), Silas and Zeal, Religious. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Timothy, Jesus, Paul and Silas.

Key Bible verses about timothy

New Testament

Acts

Acts 16:1

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

Acts 16:2

Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

Acts 16:3

Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.

Acts 17:14

And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.

Acts 17:15

And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.

Acts 18:5

And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. was Christ: or, is the Christ

Acts 19:22

So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.

Acts 20:1

And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.

Acts 20:2

And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

Acts 20:3

And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.

Acts 20:4

And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

1 Timothy

1 Timothy 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

1 Timothy 1:2

Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Timothy 1:3

As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

1 Timothy 1:18

This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;

1 Timothy 4:14

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

2 Timothy

2 Timothy 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

2 Timothy 1:2

To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:3

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

2 Timothy 1:4

Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; Greatly: or, remembering thy tears, I greatly desire to see thee that

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.

2 Timothy 1:6

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

2 Timothy 3:15

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

People in the Bible and timothy

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying timothy for yourself

  • Begin with Acts 16:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Acts, 2 Timothy and 1 Timothy each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Timothy, Jesus and Paul and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Paul, Minister (1), Silas and Zeal, Religious.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about timothy?

The Bible addresses timothy across 38 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts, 2 Timothy and 1 Timothy. Closely related themes include Paul, Minister (1), Silas and Zeal, Religious. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Timothy, Jesus, Paul and Silas.

How many Bible verses are about timothy?

The Bible references timothy in 38 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention timothy?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 16:1: “Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:”

Which people in the Bible are associated with timothy?

Timothy, Jesus, Paul, Silas and Eunice.

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