Timothy
Timothy joins Paul from Lystra, travels as a trusted coworker, is sent to strengthen churches, and is addressed in two canonical letters.
Perspective note
Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.
Scripture
- Acts 16:1-5 — Timothy joins Paul and Silas at Lystra.
- Acts 17:14-15; 18:5; 19:22; 20:4 — Acts tracks Timothy through several missionary assignments.
- 1 Corinthians 4:17; 16:10 — Paul sends Timothy as a faithful child and coworker.
- Philippians 2:19-24 — Paul commends Timothy's proven concern for the Philippians.
- 1 Timothy 1:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:1-7 — The pastoral letters address Timothy and recall his commission and gift.