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The brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium gave a good testimony about him.
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A Godly Reputation Matters
Commentators unanimously highlight that Timothy was "well reported of" by fellow believers in multiple cities. Scholars note this was a continuous, ongoing testimony to his character, not a one-time event. This underscores the biblical principle that a leader's piety and godly reputation should be evident and affirmed by their local church community.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which. That is, Timothy. The connection requires us to understand this as referring to him. Of the character of his father nothing is know…
Was well reported of (εμαρτυρειτο). Imperfect passive. It was a continuous witness that was borne the young disciple both in his h…
Pushing on through the Cilician Gates in the Taurus mountains, Paul and Silas came to the Galatian border town of Derbe and then moved on to Lystra…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which was well reported of Not the father of Timothy, but Timothy himself; to whose piety, virtue, and good conversation witne…
The church may well expect much service from youthful ministers who set out in the same spirit as Timothy. But when men are unwilling to submit in …
