Timothy Alongside Paul (TMF:2493)
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Peace to Live By: Timothy Alongside Paul (TMF:2493) - Daniel Litton
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Nevertheless, going back to verse 1 of Colossians chapter 1, we read, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother” (1, ESV). The text, at this point, brings Timothy into the picture. It should not be supposed that Timothy was in prison with Paul, but rather that Timothy continued to work alongside Paul even in Paul’s unpleasant and unfortunate circumstances. Indeed, Timothy was faithful to the Gospel message, and wasn’t deterred by what had happened to Paul. We see Paul’s true thoughts on Timothy if we read a portion of Philippians chapter 2. Paul says, “I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel” (Philippians 2:19-22, ESV).