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Timothy

c. 17 – c. 97 · b. Lystra · Bishop of Ephesus
bishopmartyr

Companion and disciple of Paul, addressee of 1-2 Timothy. Traditionally first bishop of Ephesus; martyred under Nerva or Trajan per later acta.

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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 Tarsus
    Acts 16:1-3 · 1 Timothy 1:2 · Philippians 2:19-22

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