People of 2 Timothy
Every person who appears in the book of 2 Timothy, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
35 profiles tagged People of 2 Timothy.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Onesiphorus
Ephesian believer who diligently searched for and refreshed the Apostle Paul during his final Roman imprisonment
A devoted Christian from Ephesus known for his courageous hospitality and unwavering support of the Apostle Paul during his final Roman imprisonment.
Paul
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote much of the New Testament
An apostle and missionary who transitioned from a persecutor of the early church to its most prolific evangelist and theologian in the first century AD.
Timothy
Protégé of the Apostle Paul and recipient of the two Pastoral Epistles who led the church in Ephesus
A prominent first-century Christian leader, missionary, and the loyal younger protégé of the Apostle Paul who served as the overseer of the church in Ephesus.
Eunice
Mother of Timothy noted for her sincere faith
The mother of Timothy who was commended by the Apostle Paul for her sincere Christian faith and role in her son's spiritual upbringing.
Hermogenes
Professor of faith who deserted the Apostle Paul
A believer in Roman Asia who abandoned the Apostle Paul during his final imprisonment in Rome, becoming a symbol of apostasy and desertion.
Lois
Grandmother of Timothy noted for her sincere faith
Lois was the grandmother of Timothy, recognized by the Apostle Paul for her sincere faith and her role in the spiritual heritage of her family.
Phygelus
associate of Paul who deserted him during his final Roman imprisonment
A believer in Asia Minor who deserted the Apostle Paul during his final imprisonment in Rome, becoming a symbol of apostasy and the fear of persecution.
Father of Eunice
Greek husband of Lois and the father of Eunice
The unnamed husband of Lois and father of Eunice mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his second letter to Timothy.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Hymenaeus
False teacher who claimed the resurrection had already occurred
Hymenaeus was a prominent false teacher in the first-century Ephesian church who abandoned his faith and distorted the doctrine of the resurrection.
Philetus
False teacher who claimed the resurrection had already occurred
Philetus was an early Christian heretic in Ephesus who, along with Hymenaeus, taught that the resurrection had already occurred, thereby subverting the faith of some believers.
Jambres
Antagonist who opposed Moses during the Exodus period
Jambres is an antagonist mentioned by the Apostle Paul as one who opposed Moses through deception and a depraved mind.
Jannes
opponent of Moses mentioned by Paul in the New Testament
An individual cited by the Apostle Paul as a historical opponent of Moses who resisted the truth through deceptive means.
Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.
Alexander the Coppersmith
Apostate who opposed the Apostle Paul and was handed over to Satan for blasphemy
An opponent of the Apostle Paul who committed blasphemy and caused the early church significant harm during the mid-first century AD.
Aquila
Jewish Christian coworker of Paul who hosted house churches and instructed Apollos
A Jewish Christian from Pontus who, alongside his wife Priscilla, became a vital coworker of the Apostle Paul and a leader in the early church.
Carpus
Believer in Troas who safeguarded the Apostle Paul's cloak and parchments
A believer residing in Troas who served as a trusted host and steward for the Apostle Paul during the mid-1st century AD.
Claudia
Christian woman in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy in Paul's final letter
A Roman Christian woman in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy through the apostle Paul during his final imprisonment.
Crescens
Companion of Paul who traveled to Galatia during Paul's final imprisonment
A companion of the Apostle Paul who assisted his ministry before traveling to Galatia during Paul's final imprisonment.
Demas
Companion of Paul who abandoned him for love of the world
A companion and fellow-worker of the Apostle Paul who ultimately abandoned the Christian ministry because of his love for the present world.
Erastus
City treasurer of Corinth and ministry companion of the Apostle Paul
High-ranking civic official in Corinth and a Christian convert who served as a prominent supporter of the Apostle Paul's ministry.
Eubulus
Christian in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy in Paul's final letter
A Roman Christian and associate of the Apostle Paul who sent greetings to Timothy during Paul's final imprisonment.
Linus
Christian in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy in Paul's final letter
A Christian believer in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy through the Apostle Paul during the apostle's second imprisonment.
Luke
Physician and loyal companion to the Apostle Paul during his imprisonments
A companion of the Apostle Paul, described as a beloved physician and a faithful fellow worker during Paul’s imprisonments and missionary travels.
Mark
Missionary companion of Paul and Barnabas whose departure caused a rift between the two leaders
An early Christian missionary and companion of Paul, Barnabas, and Peter, whose departure from a mission caused a significant rift between Paul and Barnabas.
Nero
Architect of the first imperial persecution of Christians and the figure associated with the number 666
Nero was the fifth Roman Emperor, whose reign is marked by the first state-sponsored persecution of Christians and the backdrop for the final ministries of Paul and Peter.
Priscilla
Early church leader and teacher who hosted a house church and mentored Apollos
A prominent female leader in the early church, fellow worker of the Apostle Paul, and wife of Aquila, noted for her hospitality and theological instruction.
Pudens
Christian in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy in Paul's final letter
A Roman Christian who sent personal greetings to Timothy while the Apostle Paul was imprisoned in Rome during the first century AD.
Titus
Greek companion of Paul who organized the church in Crete and mediated the Corinthian crisis
Titus was a Greek convert, a trusted companion of the Apostle Paul, and a leader tasked with organizing the church on the island of Crete.
Trophimus
Ephesian companion of Paul whose presence sparked the Jerusalem riot
A Gentile Christian from Ephesus and loyal companion of the Apostle Paul, whose presence in Jerusalem inadvertently sparked the riot leading to Paul's multi-year imprisonment.
Tychicus
Minister from Asia who delivered Paul's letters to the Ephesians and Colossians
A faithful companion of the Apostle Paul and a prominent leader within the early Asian church, specifically known for his mission to and ministry within Ephesus.
Alexander the Coppersmith
Apostate who caused the Apostle Paul great harm and opposed the gospel
A metalworker who apostatized from the Christian faith and became a prominent adversary of the Apostle Paul during his later ministry.
Alexander the Coppersmith
Antagonist of the Apostle Paul who strongly opposed the Gospel message
A metalworker in the first century AD who gained notoriety for his vigorous and harmful opposition to the Apostle Paul’s ministry.
Paul the Apostle
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote the majority of the New Testament epistles
A pivotal apostle and theologian who converted from Judaism to Christianity, authored much of the New Testament, and pioneered the mission to the Gentiles.