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Timothy
c. 17 – c. 97 · b. Lystra · Bishop of Ephesus
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Quick facts
- Born
- c. 17, Lystra
- Died
- c. 97, Ephesus
- See
- Ephesus
- Region
- asia minor
- Era
- apostolic father
- Significance
- Notable(2/4)
- Also known as
- Timothy of Ephesus
Highlights
- Main contribution
- Companion and disciple of Paul, addressee of 1-2 Timothy.
- Primary source
- Acts of the Apostles 16:1-3
Companion and disciple of Paul, addressee of 1-2 Timothy. Traditionally first bishop of Ephesus; martyred under Nerva or Trajan per later acta.
Recommended reading near Timothy
A cover-visible starting point chosen from the curated reading path, either by this figure or by their era.
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Common questions
- Who was Timothy?
- Timothy (17–97) — Companion and disciple of Paul, addressee of 1-2 Timothy. Traditionally first bishop of Ephesus; martyred under Nerva or Trajan per later acta.
- Who taught Timothy?
- Paul of Tarsus.
Sources for biography
- Acts of the Apostles 16:1-3 primary
- 1 Timothy 1:2 primary
- Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 3.4 primary
documented connections(1)
- taught (incoming) Paul of TarsusActs 16:1-3 · 1 Timothy 1:2 · Philippians 2:19-22
External resources
📖WikipediaFull encyclopedic biography with footnotes and further reading.🔗WikidataStructured data hub linking to library catalogues, archives, and academic sources worldwide.🏛️WikisourcePublic-domain primary texts and translations (search).⛪Catholic Encyclopedia1913 reference — long entries, useful for less-known figures (search for Timothy).