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Paul's son in the faith
Timothy
1st century AD · Apostolic
Life
Son of Eunice and grandson of Lois of Lystra; pastored in Ephesus and received Paul's pastoral letters.
Mixed heritage; mentored by his mother Eunice; left at Ephesus to guard sound doctrine.
Key Facts
- Greek father, Jewish mother
- Circumcised by Paul for ministry
- Imprisoned at some point (Heb 13:23)
Why this matters
Model of multi-generational, mentored leadership.
Where to Read
Contemporaries
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