1:1, 2 First century letters normally began by identifying the sender and the recipient with a basic greeting. One notable variation here is that Paul includes Timothy’s name because Timothy was an important gospel co-worker in and around Philippi and a trusted, corroborating witness to the truths Paul expounded. 1:1 Paul. See Introduction to Romans: Author and Date; see note on Acts 9:1. Paul wrote this letter from a Roman prison (see Introduction: Author and Date). Timothy. Timothy, Paul’s beloved