Timothy's mother and grandmother
FamilyStated in the textPaul recalls the sincere faith that lived first in Timothy's grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. Acts says his mother was a Jewish believer and his father a Greek.
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Eunice was the mother of Timothy and a Jewish believer.
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Eunice was the mother of Timothy, a young Christian leader and companion of Paul (2Ti.1.5). She was a Jewish believer married to a Greek man (Act.16.1). Eunice, along with her mother Lois, had a sincere faith that greatly influenced Timothy's spiritual development (2Ti.1.5). Paul's mention of Eunice's faith suggests that she played a significant role in Timothy's early education in the Scriptures and his growth as a Christian (2Ti.3.15).
Part of: Paul's Circle
Paul recalls the sincere faith that lived first in Timothy's grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. Acts says his mother was a Jewish believer and his father a Greek.
Sources: Scripture
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Happily conquering, the mother of Timothy, a believing Jewess, but married to a Greek (Acts 16:1). She trained her son from his childhood in the knowledge of the Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:15). She was distinguished by her “unfeigned faith.”
(good victory), mother of Timotheus. (2 Timothy 1:5) (A.D. before 47.)
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G2131
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
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