Timothy in the Bible — Paul's Son in the Faith

Timothy was a young man from Lystra whose mother Eunice and grandmother Lois had raised him in the faith. Paul met him on his second missionary journey and recruited him as a traveling companion, later leaving him in Ephesus to deal with false teachers. 2 Timothy 1:7 — 'God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind' — is among the most quoted verses in church history. Below are 6 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about timothy?

Who is Timothy in the Bible? Paul's beloved protégé — a young man with a Greek father and Jewish mother, whose grandmother Lois and mother Eunice passed him a sincere faith. Paul addresses two letters to him containing some of the most important pastoral instruction in Scripture.

6 Bible Verses About Timothy (KJV)

“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 16:1 KJV Read Acts chapter 16 →

“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 1:5 KJV Read 2 Timothy chapter 1 →

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV Read 2 Timothy chapter 1 →

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12 KJV — The Rapture — Caught Up to Meet the Lord Read 1 Timothy chapter 4 →

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

2 Timothy 2:15 KJV Read 2 Timothy chapter 2 →

“But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.”

Philippians 2:22 KJV Read Philippians chapter 2 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Timothy in the Bible

What does the Bible say about timothy?
Timothy was a young man from Lystra whose mother Eunice and grandmother Lois had raised him in the faith. Paul met him on his second missionary journey and recruited him as a traveling companion, later leaving him in Ephesus to deal with false teachers. 2 Timothy 1:7 — 'God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind' — is among the most quoted verses in church history. Key KJV passages: Acts 16:1, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15.
What are the best Bible verses about timothy?
The most important KJV passages on timothy include: Acts 16:1, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15. Read all 6 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about timothy?
The Bible addresses timothy throughout both Testaments. Key references include Acts 16:1, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 2:22. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.org.
What does the New Testament say about timothy?
New Testament scriptures on timothy: Acts 16:1, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 4:12. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
How do I study Bible verses about timothy?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 6 passages on timothy at thelivingsword.org — free, no account, no download required.

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