"Timotheus, Timothy, pr. name, son of Eunice, traveling companion of Paul, Acts 16:1; Rom. 16:21; 1 Cor. 4:17; 2 Cor. 1:1; Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; 1 Tim. 1:2, 18; 6:20; 2 Tim. 1:2"
Definition and meaning
Timotheus, Timothy, pr. name, son of Eunice, traveling companion of Paul, Acts 16:1; Rom. 16:21; 1 Cor. 4:17; 2 Cor. 1:1; Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; 1 Tim. 1:2, 18; 6:20; 2 Tim. 1:2
In the original Greek the word is written: Τιμόθεος
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of timotheos (G5095) across the King James Bible.
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:
And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.
And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.
So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus.
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Common questions
Strong's G5095 (timotheos) is a Greek word that means: Timotheus, Timothy, pr. name, son of Eunice, traveling companion of Paul, Acts 16:1; Rom. 16:21; 1 Cor. 4:17; 2 Cor. 1:1; Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; 1 Tim. 1:2, 18; 6:20; 2 Tim. 1:2 It appears 28 times in the King James Bible.
The word timotheos (G5095) appears 28 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5095 is timotheos, a Greek word defined as: Timotheus, Timothy, pr. name, son of Eunice, traveling companion of Paul, Acts 16:1; Rom. 16:21; 1 Cor. 4:17; 2 Cor. 1:1; Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:1; 1 Thess. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
timotheos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.