cause of the Gospel for miles around (Acts 16:2). Paul wanted this young man to travel at his side in the cause of the Gospel, that he might further train and equip him for ministry (Acts 16:3). Timothy is designated “my true child in the faith” (γνησίῳ τέκνῳ ἐν πίστει). He was not Paul’s biological offspring. Timothy’s mother and grandmother were Jewish (2 Tim. 1:5); his father was a Gentile (Acts 16:1). During the years and miles of travel and ministry together the bonds of love between the