Albert Barnes Commentary Acts 16:2

"The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium." — Acts 16:2 (ASV)

Which. That is, Timothy. The connection requires us to understand this as referring to him. Of the character of his father nothing is known.

Was well reported of. Was esteemed highly as a young man of piety and promise. See Barnes on Acts 6:3; compare to 1 Timothy 5:10. Timothy had been religiously educated. He was carefully trained in the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, and was therefore the better qualified for his work (2 Timothy 3:15).