Now he arrived at Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek,

Then immediately the brothers sent Paul away, to go toward the sea; but both Silas and Timothy remained there.

And those conducting Paul brought him to Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy, that as quickly as possible they should come to him, they departed.

Now when both Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, solemnly bearing witness to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives, greet you.

Because of this I sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.

Now if Timothy comes, see to it that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also [do].

Therefore let no one despise him. But send him away in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brothers.

Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not his will to come at this time; however, he will come whenever he has an opportunity.

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us--by me, Silvanus, and Timothy--was not "Yes and no," but in Him was "Yes."

I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but saying farewell to them, I departed for Macedonia.

If [anyone inquires] about Titus, [he is] my partner and fellow worker concerning you; or if our brothers [are inquired about], [they are] messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

But that you also may know my circumstances, and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make all things known to you;

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your circumstances.

For all seek their own interests, not the things of Christ Jesus.

Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I may see how my circumstances go.

Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my needs;

just as also you learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you,

with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all the things [happening] here.

Epaphras greets you, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, always struggling for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and complete in all the will of God.

so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.

strengthening the souls of the disciples, urging [them] to continue in the faith, [saying], "Through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God."

And having chosen elders for them in every church, [and] having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

Therefore the churches were strengthened in the faith, and were growing in number each day.

whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our situation, and that he may comfort your hearts.

And having been persuaded of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,