Paul saw that Timothy was faithful, steadfast, and true, and he chose him as a companion in labor and travel. Those who had taught Timothy in his childhood were rewarded by seeing the son of their care linked in close fellowship with the great apostle. Timothy was a mere youth when he was chosen by God to be a teacher, but his principles had 204 been so established by his early education that he was fitted to take his place as Paul's helper. And though young, he bore his responsibilities with Christian meekness.

Paulus så, at Timoteus var trofast, standhaftig og ærlig, og han valgte ham til arbejdsfælle og rejseledsager. De, som havde oplært Timoteus i barndommen, fik deres løn ved at se den søn, de elskede, blive knyttet så nær til den store apostel. Timoteus var en ganske ung mand, da han af Gud blev udvalgt til lærer for andre, men hans karakter var så grundfæstet gennem hans første opdragelse, at han var velegnet til at indtage pladsen som Paulus medhjælper. Og skønt han var ung, påtog han sig sit ansvar med kristelig ydmyghed.