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.
Noorele mehele Timoteosele oli õpetatud „pühi kirju ” juba imikueast saadik, kuid küpseks kristlaseks sai ta vaid seetõttu, et pingutas end teenistuses.