Rather than let his mixed background become a hindrance to him, he was no doubt able to use his understanding of cultural differences to help others as he engaged in his missionary work. ​ — Philippians 2: 19 - 22.
Selle asemel et lasta perekondlikul taustal saada oma elus takistuseks, oli kultuurierinevuste mõistmine Timoteosele teiste aitamisel misjonitööd tehes kahtlemata abiks.