Acts 16:1

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

Cross-reference

Acts 14:21 Historical context

Acts 14:21 shows Paul previously preaching in Lystra — the city where Timothy now is, likely converted during that earlier visit.

Acts 17:14 Parallel

Acts 17:14 mentions Timothy remaining in Berea — a later ministry of the same disciple introduced in Acts 16:1.

Acts 18:5 Parallel

Acts 18:5 has Timothy and Silas joining Paul in Corinth — continuing the narrative from Timothy's introduction in Acts 16:1.

Acts 19:22 Parallel

Acts 19:22 shows Timothy being sent to Macedonia — further ministry of the disciple first introduced in Acts 16:1.

Acts 20:4 Parallel

In Acts 20:4, Timothy is named among Paul's traveling companions, showing his active role in Paul's later ministry.

Acts 14:6 Historical context

Acts 14:6 records Paul's earlier flight to Lystra and Derbe — the same cities he revisits in Acts 16:1 to find Timothy.

Acts 15:40 Historical context

Acts 15:40 shows Paul beginning his second missionary journey with Silas, which leads him to Derbe and Lystra where Timothy joins.

Acts 14:20 Historical context

Acts 14:20 records Paul's earlier visit to Derbe after being stoned, establishing the setting where Timothy later became a disciple.

In Philippians 1:1, Timothy joins Paul as co-author, showing his leadership status among the Philippians.

2 Timothy 3:11 Historical context

2 Timothy 3:11 recounts Paul's persecutions in Lystra — the hometown of Timothy, setting the context for the faithful disciple.

2 Timothy 1:5 names Timothy's mother Eunice and grandmother Lois, expanding on the believing Jewish mother mentioned in Acts 16:1.

2 Timothy 1:2 echoes the same affectionate 'beloved child' address, reinforcing their close relationship introduced in Acts 16:1.

1 Timothy 1:2 shows Paul calling Timothy his true child in faith, confirming the spiritual father-son bond from Acts 16:1.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:1, Timothy again joins Paul and Silas as a co-author, confirming his ongoing role.

In 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Timothy is sent as a brother and co-worker to strengthen the Thessalonians' faith.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Timothy is listed alongside Paul and Silas as a co-sender of the letter.

In Colossians 1:1, Timothy is introduced as 'our brother', emphasizing his close relationship with Paul.

In Philippians 2:19, Paul plans to send Timothy as his trusted representative, underscoring Timothy's reliability.

In 1 Corinthians 4:17, Timothy is Paul's beloved and faithful son, sent to remind the church of Paul's ways.

In Romans 16:21, Timothy is called Paul's co-worker, highlighting his trusted partnership in ministry.

2 Corinthians 1:1 Historical context

2 Corinthians 1:1 shows Timothy as co-author with Paul, highlighting his later partnership that began with his enlistment in Acts 16:1.

2 Timothy 3:15 says Timothy knew Scriptures from childhood, fitting his upbringing by a believing Jewish mother in Acts 16:1.

Hebrews 13:23 mentions Timothy's release from prison, showing his later ministry continuity from Acts 16:1.