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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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 16:2
18th Century
Theologian
Which. That is, Timothy. The connection requires us to understand this as referring to him. Of the character of his father nothing is know…
AT Robertson
On Acts 16:2
Was well reported of (εμαρτυρειτο). Imperfect passive. It was a continuous witness that was borne the young disciple both in his h…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 16:2
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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John Gill
On Acts 16:2
17th Century
Pastor
Which was well reported of
Not the father of Timothy, but Timothy himself; to whose piety, virtue, and good conversation witne…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 16:1–5
17th Century
Minister
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 …