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2 Timothy 1

2 Timothy 1:5

Faithfulness under Persecution · 2 Timothy 1:3–12
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Translations

Modern
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
Traditional
When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Literal
…having taken remembrance of the unfeigned faith in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that it is in you also.
Latin
…recordationem accipiens ejus fidei, quæ est in te non ficta, quæ et habitavit primum in avia tua Loide, et matre tua Eunice, certus sum autem quod et in te.

Original

Greek
English
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

Notes

2 Timothy 1:5

  • For information on Timothy’s family background, see Acts 16:1–3 and 1 Timothy 1:2.

  • sincere faith: Faith here means the Christian faith. However, Timothy’s Jewish heritage from his grandmother and mother shows his foundation in Old Testament teachings (2 Timothy 3:14–15). Their Christian faith served as a model for him.

2 Timothy 1:5–14

  • Paul is gentle but firm in calling Timothy to come to Rome (see also 4:9, 21; compare 1 Timothy 1:3–11, 12–17). Suffering seemed certain if Timothy remained loyal. Paul wanted to strengthen Timothy’s determination.

  • The mentions of the Holy Spirit in 2 Timothy 1:6–7 and 1:14 create an inclusio (literary framework) around this section.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Timothy

Parallels

Matthew 10:16–25

People

Eunice: Mother of Timothy; a Jewish believer Eunice's father: Father of Eunice - Grandfather of Timothy Lois: Grandmother of Timothy; commended for her faith

Glossary

Education Eunice Family Life and Relations Lois Timothy (Person) Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Children: Timothy Church Mothers Eunice: Timothy's Mother Faith: Faith in Christ: Eunice, Lois, and Timothy Faith: Lois Faith: Saints should be Sincere In Families: Good: Lois Family: Good: Lois Grandmother Grandparents Lois: The Grandmother of Timothy, Commended by Paul for Her Faith Mother: General Scriptures Concerning Mothers Mothers and Daughters Mothers and Sons Parents: Good - Exemplified: Lois and Eunice Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Eunice and Lois Sincerity by Lois and Eunice Sincerity by Timothy Sincerity: Lois and Eunice Sincerity: Timothy The Purpose of the Woman Timothy: Reputation and Christian Faith of Women Teachers Women: Lois and Eunice