Timothy's ministry truly existed in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus. Paul commanded him to work, expecting the return of Jesus to judge and establish his kingdom (see 1 Timothy 5:21; 6:13–14).
Christ’s appearing will bring:
spiritual cleaning (2 Timothy 2:19),
accountability (3:8–9),
salvation,
declaration of righteousness, and
See also 1 Corinthians 3:10–15; 4:4–5; 2 Corinthians 5:10.