He cultivated a close friendship with Paul, a dynamic person. Paul’s letters indicate that Timothy welcomed advice and that he was quick to imitate examples of faith.
لَقَدْ كَانَ تِيمُوثَاوُسُ مَعْرُوفًا لَدَى ٱلشُّيُوخِ ٱلْمَسِيحِيِّينَ فِي جَمَاعَتِهِ وَفِي إِيقُونِيَةَ ٱلَّتِي تَبْعُدُ حَوَالَيْ ٣٠ كِيلُومِتْرًا .‏