The Life of Timothy — Paul's Faithful Companion Quiz Flashcards

#1

What was Timothy's mother's name, who is described as having sincere faith in 2 Timothy 1:5?

📖 2 Timothy 1:5

#2

In what city was Timothy living when Paul first met him and decided to take him as a companion on his missionary journeys?

📖 Acts 16:1-3

#3

What did Paul do to Timothy when they first met, as recorded in Acts 16:3?

📖 Acts 16:3

#4

Paul refers to Timothy as what familial relationship in 1 Timothy 1:2?

📖 1 Timothy 1:2

#5

Which church did Paul leave Timothy to oversee and care for, as mentioned in 1 Timothy 1:3?

📖 1 Timothy 1:3

#6

According to 1 Timothy 4:12, what age was Timothy, and what does Paul encourage him not to allow others to despise?

📖 1 Timothy 4:12

#7

What physical ailment does Paul mention Timothy experiencing in 1 Timothy 5:23, and what remedy does Paul suggest?

📖 1 Timothy 5:23

#8

What gift did Paul remind Timothy to fan into flame in 2 Timothy 1:6?

📖 2 Timothy 1:6

#2

Lystra

Timothy was from Lystra, and Paul met him there during his second missionary journey, choosing him as a traveling companion because of his good reputation among the believers (Acts 16:1-3).

Acts 16:1-3

#1

Eunice

Timothy's mother was Eunice, a Jewish woman of genuine faith who, along with his grandmother Lois, taught Timothy the scriptures from infancy (2 Timothy 1:5).

2 Timothy 1:5

#4

My true son in the faith

Paul describes Timothy as 'my true son in the faith' in 1 Timothy 1:2, emphasizing their deep spiritual relationship and Paul's mentoring role in Timothy's Christian development.

1 Timothy 1:2

#3

Circumcised him

Paul had Timothy circumcised because, although Timothy's father was Greek, his mother was Jewish, and this step was necessary to make Timothy acceptable to the Jewish communities they would visit (Acts 16:3).

Acts 16:3

#6

Young and his youth

Paul encourages Timothy not to let anyone despise his youth in 1 Timothy 4:12, advising him to set an example as a young leader through his conduct, speech, faith, and purity.

1 Timothy 4:12

#5

The church in Ephesus

Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to oversee the church there and address certain false teachings that were spreading, as stated in 1 Timothy 1:3.

1 Timothy 1:3

#8

The gift of the Holy Spirit

Paul encourages Timothy to 'fan into flame the gift of God' received through the laying on of Paul's hands in 2 Timothy 1:6, referring to the Holy Spirit working through Timothy's ministry.

2 Timothy 1:6

#7

Frequent stomach illnesses; water and wine

Paul advises Timothy to stop drinking only water and to use a little wine because of his frequent stomach illnesses in 1 Timothy 5:23, showing Paul's practical pastoral care.

1 Timothy 5:23

#9

In Hebrews 13:23, what is mentioned about Timothy in relation to his circumstances?

📖 Hebrews 13:23

#10

What does Paul instruct Timothy to do with the message of faith and the good teaching he has received from Paul, according to 2 Timothy 2:2?

📖 2 Timothy 2:2

—

—

—

—

—

—

#10

Entrust it to reliable people who will teach others

In 2 Timothy 2:2, Paul instructs Timothy to entrust what he has learned to reliable people who will be qualified to teach others, establishing a pattern of discipleship and transmission of faith through successive generations.

2 Timothy 2:2

#9

He had been released from imprisonment

Hebrews 13:23 mentions that Timothy had been released from imprisonment, and the writer hopes to see him soon along with others who had been imprisoned.

Hebrews 13:23

—

—

—

—

—

—