Yes, they may be missed by their local congregations. But it is good to remember that while Timothy no doubt exerted a wholesome influence on other young people in Lystra and Iconium, the elders there did not hold him back from serving with Paul.
Muidugi võivad noortest vendadest hakata puudust tundma nende kodukogudused, kuid siiski on hea meeles pidada, et kuigi Timoteos avaldas kahtlemata head mõju teistele Lüstra ja Ikoonioni noortele, ei takistanud sealsed kogudusevanemad teda minemast teenima koos Paulusega.