Acts 16:2

"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."

Key Reflection

Paul and Silas traveled to Derbe and Lystra, where they encountered Timothy, a significant figure in early Christian history. Timothy was the son of a Jewish mother who had converted to Christianity but whose father remained a Greek pagan, highlighting the cultural and religious complexities faced by those integrating into the faith during this period.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 2. Which. That is, Timothy. The connexion requires us to understand this of him. Of the character of his father nothing is known. Was well reported of. Was esteemed highly as a young man of piety and promise. See Barnes "Ac 6:3"; comp. 1 Ti 5:10. Timothy had been religiously educated. He was carefully trained in the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, and was therefore the better qualified for his work, 2 Ti 3:15. {f} "well reported" Ac 6:3 __________________________________________________________________

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