hope is not an idle one, but one that is founded on faith in the Lord.” “Timotheus” is the English letter equivalents of the Greek name, and so appears in the Authorized Version. The Anglicized form is of course “Timothy.” The words “good comfort” are the translation of a Greek word which means literally “well-souled.” It speaks of the well-being of one’s soul. The phrase could be translated, “that I also may take courage and be of good cheer.” The words “no man” are literally, “not even one.” Paul