The meaning of “Τιμόθεος”
Understanding Timótheos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Timotheus, Timothy. - dear to God - Timotheus, a Christian
Τιμόθεος
Timotheus, Timothy. - dear to God - Timotheus, a Christian
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 18:5 | “And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.” Word: Τιμόθεος (Timótheos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:10 | “Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. ” Word: Τιμόθεος (Timótheos) | |
| Philippians 2:19 | “But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.” Word: Τιμόθεος (Timótheos) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:2 | “And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:” Word: Τιμόθεος (Timótheos) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:20 | “O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:” Word: Τιμόθεος (Timótheos) |