By the time he was in his late teens or early 20 ’ s, Timothy was a Christian disciple who could be considered for special privileges in the congregation. ​ — Acts 16: 1 - 3.
Kad Timotejam bija ap divdesmit gadiem, viņš bija sasniedzis tādu brieduma pakāpi, ka atbilda prasībām īpašu pienākumu veikšanai draudzē.