After opposition caused Paul to move on to Athens, Timothy and Silas were left behind in Beroea to look after the group of disciples that had been formed there.
Pärast Paulusele osutatud vastupanu pidi viimane ateenlaste juurde edasi minema, Timoteos ja Siilas jäid aga Beroiasse maha, et hoolitseda seal moodustatud jüngritegrupi eest.