“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:”
Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer, but whose father was a Greek — Paul's return to Lystra (site of his stoning in the previous journey) marks the second journey's southward beginning. Timothy's mixed parentage (Jewish mother, Greek father) reflects the diaspora situation Paul's mission addressed. The description of Timothy's mother as a believer (pistis) suggests Christian faith running in families.
Church Fathers on Acts 16:1
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: which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters; for they knew all that his father was a Greek. Acts 16:1-3 It is indeed amazing, the wisdom of Paul! He that has had so many battles…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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