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.
Kui Timoteos oli hilises teismeeas või varastes kahekümnendates, oli temast saanud Kristuse jünger, kellele usaldati koguduses erilisi ülesandeid.