But it is good to remember that while Timothy no doubt exerted a wholesome influence on other young people in Lystra and Iconium, the elders there did not hold him back from serving with Paul.
Namun patut diingat bahwa meskipun Timotius tanpa diragukan lagi memiliki pengaruh yang sehat terhadap saudara - saudari muda lain di Listra dan Ikonium, para penatua di sana tidak menahan dia dari melayani bersama Paulus.