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His mother was a Jewish believer, but his father was a Greek. <a href="/esv/acts/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. <a href="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father, <a href="/kjv/acts/16.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/acts/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. <a href="/nasb_/acts/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Paul also came to Derbe and to Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek, <a href="/nasb/acts/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek, <a href="/nasb77/acts/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek, <a href="/lsb/acts/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Paul also arrived at Derbe and at Lystra. And behold, a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek, <a href="/amp/acts/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Paul traveled to Derbe and also to Lystra. A disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer [in Christ], however, his father was a Greek. <a href="/csb/acts/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Paul went on to Derbe and Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman, but his father was a Greek. <a href="/hcsb/acts/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he went on to Derbe and Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman, but his father was a Greek. <a href="/asv/acts/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess that believed; but his father was a Greek. <a href="/cev/acts/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Paul and Silas went back to Derbe and Lystra, where there was a follower named Timothy. His mother was also a follower. She was Jewish, and his father was Greek. <a href="/erv/acts/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess which believed; but his father was a Greek. <a href="/gwt/acts/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Paul arrived in the city of Derbe and then went to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived. Timothy's mother was a Jewish believer, but his father was Greek. <a href="/gnt/acts/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Paul traveled on to Derbe and Lystra, where a Christian named Timothy lived. His mother, who was also a Christian, was Jewish, but his father was a Greek. <a href="/isv/acts/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Paul also went to Derbe and Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish wife whose husband was a Greek. <a href="/msb/acts/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. <a href="/net/acts/16.htm">NET Bible</a> He also came to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but whose father was a Greek. <a href="/nheb/acts/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He came also to Derbe and Lystra. And look, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who believed; but his father was a Greek. <a href="/wbt/acts/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then he came to Derbe and Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman who was a Jewess, and believed, but his father was a Greek. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He also came to Derbe and to Lystra. At Lystra he found a disciple, Timothy by name--the son of a Christian Jewess, though he had a Greek father. <a href="/web/acts/16.htm">World English Bible</a> He came to Derbe and Lystra; and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess who believed, but his father was a Greek. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he came to Derbe and Lystra, and behold, a certain disciple was there, by name Timotheus, son of a certain woman, a believing Jewess, but of a father, a Greek, <a href="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father, <a href="/ylt/acts/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he came to Derbe and Lystra, and lo, a certain disciple was there, by name Timotheus son of a certain woman, a believing Jewess, but of a father, a Greek, <a href="/slt/acts/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he arrived at Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, by name Timothy, son of a certain woman, a faithful Jewess; and of a Greek father:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> AND he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, there was a certain disciple there named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman that believed; but his father was a Gentile. <a href="/cpdv/acts/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then he arrived at Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a faithful Jewish woman, his father a Gentile. <a href="/nabre/acts/16.htm">New American Bible</a> He reached [also] Derbe and Lystra where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Paul went on also to Derbe and to Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer; but his father was a Greek.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THEN he arrived at the city of Der’be and Lys’tra: there was there a disciple whose name was Timo’the-us, the son of a Jewess convert, but whose father was a Syr’ian. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he arrived at the city Derby and at Lystra, but a disciple was there whose name was Timotheus, son of a certain Jewess believer, and his father was an Aramaean. -<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he came to Derbe and Lystra; and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess, who was a believer; but his father was a Greek. <a href="/godbey/acts/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he arrived into Derbe and Lystra. And, behold, a certain disciple was there, by name Timothy, the son of a faithful Jewish woman, and a Greek father, <a href="/haweis/acts/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> THEN he came to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold! a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman, who believed; but his father was a Greek: <a href="/mace/acts/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Paul arrived then at Derbe and Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, whose mother was a Jewish convert, but his father a Greek. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He also came to Derbe and to Lystra. At Lystra he found a disciple, Timothy by name--the son of a Christian Jewess, though he had a Greek father. <a href="/worrell/acts/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he came down also to Derbe and to Lystra. And, behold, a certain disciple was there, Timothy by name, son of a believing Jewish woman, but of a Grecian father; <a href="/worsley/acts/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then he came to Derbe and Lystra: and behold there was a certain disciple there, named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewess, but of a Grecian father. <a href="/parallel/acts/16-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5180" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm">Timothy Joins Paul and Silas</a> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2658.htm" title="2658: Katēntēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at.">Paul came</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1191.htm" title="1191: Derbēn (N-AFS) -- Of foreign origin; Derbe, a place in Asia Minor.">Derbe</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and then</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3082.htm" title="3082: Lystran (N-AFS) -- Lystra, a place in Asia Minor.">Lystra,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">where</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">he found</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētēs (N-NMS) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciple</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/5095.htm" title="5095: Timotheos (N-NMS) -- Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.">Timothy,</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/4103.htm" title="4103: pistēs (Adj-GFS) -- Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.">of a believing</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaias (Adj-GFS) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jewish</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaikos (N-GFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">woman</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/1672.htm" title="1672: Hellēnos (N-GMS) -- From Hellas; a Hellen or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew.">a Greek</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">father.</a> 2The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a> I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well. <a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a> From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Philippians 2:19-22</a> Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing. / I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs. / For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. ... <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a> Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">2 Timothy 1:2</a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1</a> You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">2 Timothy 4:5</a> But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. <a href="/galatians/2-3.htm">Galatians 2:3</a> Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek. <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a> Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10</a> If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm">Colossians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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:to Derbe.<a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Acts 14:6,21</a> They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: … <a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">2 Timothy 3:11</a> Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.named.<a href="/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14</a> And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.<a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a> And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.<a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Acts 19:22</a> So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.which.<a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a> 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.<a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15,16</a> 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… but.<a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1</a> And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.<a href="/ezra/9-2.htm">Ezra 9:2</a> For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-14.htm">1 Corinthians 7:14</a> For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Believer</a> <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/2_john/1-4.htm">Christian</a> <a href="/acts/14-20.htm">Derbe</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/acts/15-41.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-18.htm">Jewess</a> <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">Lystra</a> <a href="/acts/14-8.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/acts/15-40.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Timothy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Believer</a> <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Christian</a> <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Derbe</a> <a href="/acts/21-16.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Jewess</a> <a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/16-2.htm">Lystra</a> <a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/17-14.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/acts/16-2.htm">Timothy</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 16</div>1. <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Paul and Silas are Joined by Timothy,</a> 7. <a href="/acts/16-7.htm">and being called by the Spirit from one country to another,</a> 14. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">convert Lydia,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">and cast out a spirit of divination;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">The prison doors are opened.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/16-31.htm">The jailor is converted,</a> 35. <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">and they are delivered.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Paul had previously visited these cities during his first missionary journey (<a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Acts 14:6-21</a>). Lystra is notable for being the place where Paul healed a man lame from birth, which led to the locals attempting to offer sacrifices to him and Barnabas, mistaking them for gods (<a href="/acts/14-8.htm">Acts 14:8-13</a>). This visit marks the beginning of Paul's second missionary journey, where he revisits the churches he established to strengthen and encourage them (<a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36</a>). The region was known for its diverse population, including Jews and Gentiles, which is significant for the spread of the Gospel.where he found a disciple named Timothy Timothy is introduced here as a disciple, indicating he was already a follower of Christ when Paul met him. Timothy would become one of Paul's closest companions and a significant figure in the early church. He is mentioned in several of Paul's letters, including two addressed directly to him (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy). Timothy's role as a disciple highlights the importance of mentorship and discipleship in the early church, as Paul would later entrust him with leadership responsibilities (<a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a>).the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father Timothy's mixed heritage is significant. His mother, Eunice, is described as a believing Jew, indicating she was a Jewish Christian. This reflects the early church's composition, which included both Jews and Gentiles. Timothy's father being Greek suggests he was a Gentile, which may have influenced Timothy's upbringing and understanding of both Jewish and Greek cultures. This dual heritage would have been advantageous in Timothy's ministry, allowing him to bridge cultural gaps. Timothy's mother and grandmother, Lois, are noted for their sincere faith, which they passed on to him (<a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a>), emphasizing the role of family in spiritual formation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and missionary who played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity among the Gentiles. He is on his second missionary journey in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/d/derbe.htm">Derbe</a> A city in the region of Galatia, where Paul had previously preached the Gospel. It is one of the stops on his missionary journey. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lystra.htm">Lystra</a> Another city in Galatia, where Paul had previously been stoned and left for dead (<a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a>). It is significant as the hometown of Timothy. 4. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young disciple who would become a close companion and mentee of Paul. He is noted for his mixed heritage, with a Jewish mother and a Greek father. 5. <a href="/topical/t/timothy's_mother.htm">Timothy's Mother</a> A Jewish believer, highlighting the faith heritage passed down to Timothy. Her faith is significant in Timothy's spiritual upbringing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_heritage.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Heritage</a> Timothy's faith was influenced by his mother and grandmother. This underscores the role of family in spiritual development and the importance of passing down faith to the next generation. <a href="/topical/c/cross-cultural_ministry.htm">Cross-Cultural Ministry</a> Timothy's mixed heritage (Jewish and Greek) illustrates the breaking down of cultural barriers in the early church. It serves as a reminder of the inclusivity of the Gospel message. <a href="/topical/m/mentorship_in_ministry.htm">Mentorship in Ministry</a> Paul's relationship with Timothy highlights the importance of mentorship and discipleship in the Christian faith. Investing in the next generation of leaders is crucial for the growth of the church. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a> Despite past persecution in Lystra, Paul returns to continue his mission. This teaches us about perseverance and faithfulness in the face of adversity. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_young_leaders.htm">The Role of Young Leaders</a> Timothy's involvement in ministry at a young age shows that God can use individuals regardless of their age. Young believers should be encouraged and equipped to serve.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XVI.(1) A certain disciple was there, named Timotheus.--We read with a special interest the first mention of the name of one who was afterwards so dear to the Apostle, his "true son in the faith" (<a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm" title="To Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.">1Timothy 1:2</a>). On his probable conversion on St. Paul's first mission in Lystra, see Notes on <a href="/acts/14-6.htm" title="They were ware of it, and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the region that lies round about:">Acts 14:6</a>; <a href="/acts/14-19.htm" title="And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.">Acts 14:19</a>. We have to think of him as still young; probably, as his youth is spoken of some twelve years later in <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm" title="Let no man despise your youth; but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.">1Timothy 4:12</a>, not more than eighteen or twenty; but in the six years that had passed since St. Paul's departure he had been conspicuous for his devotion and "unfeigned faith." He had been trained to know the sacred Books of Israel from his childhood (<a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm" title="And that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.">2Timothy 3:15</a>); and the fact that he had obtained a good report from the brethren at Iconium as well as Lystra shows that he had been already employed in carrying on intercourse between the two churches. The way in which St. Paul writes to him, and of him, implies a constitution naturally not strong, and, in after life, weakened by a rigorous asceticism (<a href="/1_timothy/5-23.htm" title="Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your often infirmities.">1Timothy 5:23</a>), emotional even to tears (<a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm" title="Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;">2Timothy 1:4</a>), naturally shrinking from hardships and responsibilities, yet facing them in the strength of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm" title="Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do.">1Corinthians 16:10</a>). The name Timotheus was not uncommon. It is found in <a href="//apocrypha.org/2_maccabees/12-21.htm" title="Now when Timotheus had knowledge of Judas' coming, he sent the women and children and the other baggage unto a fortress called Carnion: for the town was hard to besiege, and uneasy to come unto, by reason of the straitness of all the places.">2 Maccabees 12:21-24</a>, as belonging to a general defeated by Judas Maccabeus, and appears in early Christian inscriptions in the Vatican Museum. Its meaning ("one who honours God") made it a suitable name for the child of a proselyte. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - And he came also for then came he, A.V. and T.R.; to Lystra for Lystra, A.V.; Timothy for Timotheus, A.V.; of a Jewess for of a certain woman which was a Jewess, A.V. and T.R.; which for and, A.V. For Derbe and Lystra, see <a href="/acts/14.htm">Acts 14</a>. and notes. This time St. Paul visited Derbe first, whereas before he came from Lystra to Derbe (<a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Acts 14:6, 8, 21</a>). Was there; viz. at Lystra (see <a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">2 Timothy 3:11</a>). A certain disciple; i.e. a Christian (<a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a>). From St. Paul's speaking of Timothy as "my own sou in the faith" (<a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">2 Timothy 1:2</a>), and from his special mention of Timothy's mother Eunice (<a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a>), it is probable that both mother and son were converted by St. Paul at his first visit to Lystra, some years before (<a href="/acts/14-7.htm">Acts 14:7</a>). Timothy. It is a Greek name, meaning "one who honors God" (formed, like Timoleon, Timolaus, Timocrates, etc.). It was a not uncommon name, and occurs repeatedly in the Books of the Maccabees (1 Macc. 5:6; 2 Macc. 8:30, etc.). Another form is Timesitheos. Timothy is uniformly spoken of by St. Paul in terms of eulogy and warm affection (see, besides the passages above quoted, <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Philippians 2:19-22</a>; and the general tone of the Epistles to Timothy). A Jewess; viz. Eunice (<a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a>), also a Greek name (equivalent to Victoria), though borne by a Jewess. A Greek; i.e. a Gentile (see Hark 7:26; <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1</a>; <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Acts 17:4</a>; <a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Acts 19:10</a>; <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>; <a href="/romans/2-9.htm">Romans 2:9</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32</a>, etc.; <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a>). Had his father been a proselyte, it would probably have been said that he was (Bengel). <a href="/commentaries/acts/16-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Paul] came Κατήντησεν (Katēntēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2658.htm">Strong's 2658: </a> From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Derbe Δέρβην (Derbēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1191.htm">Strong's 1191: </a> Of foreign origin; Derbe, a place in Asia Minor. and then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Lystra, Λύστραν (Lystran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3082.htm">Strong's 3082: </a> Lystra, a place in Asia Minor. [where] ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. [he found] ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! a τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. disciple μαθητής (mathētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. named ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Timothy, Τιμόθεος (Timotheos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. [the] son υἱὸς (huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of a believing πιστῆς (pistēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4103.htm">Strong's 4103: </a> Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. Jewish Ἰουδαίας (Ioudaias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. woman γυναικὸς (gynaikos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. a Greek Ἕλληνος (Hellēnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1672.htm">Strong's 1672: </a> From Hellas; a Hellen or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew. father. πατρὸς (patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. 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