“Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.”
The believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of Timothy — the positive testimony (martureo) from multiple communities suggests Timothy's maturity despite his youth (1 Timothy 4:12). His reputation preceded his formal recruitment.
Church Fathers on Acts 16:2
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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