The young man Timothy had been taught “the holy writings ” from his infancy, but it was only by exerting himself in his ministry that he gained maturity as a Christian.
(‏ ۲تیموتاؤس ۳ :‏ ۱۵‏ )‏ وی به چنان بلوغی رسید که می‌توانست به پولُس رسول کمک کند .‏