IMITATE THEIR FAITH/TIMOTHY - "HE WAS WELL-REPORTED ON BY THE BROTHERS"

 As mentioned earlier, Paul's next visit probably came two or three years later. Picture the excitement in Timothy's household when Paul arrived, this time accompanied by Silas. It was surely a joyful time for Paul too. He could see for himself what had come from the seeds of truth that he had sown in Lystra. There were Lois and Eunice, he daughter, now loyal Christian women, full of that unhypocritical faith" that Paul so admired. (2 Timothy 1:5) And what of young Timothy? 

Paul learned that the young man matured admirably since the previous visit. Timothy was "well-reported on by the brothers," not only in Lystra but also in Iconium, about 20 miles (32 km) to northeast. (Acts 16:2) How had he built up such a reputation? 

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