What happened to Timothy after Paul died?

That Timothy was jailed at least once during the period of the writing of the New Testament is implied by the writer of Hebrews mentioning Timothy's release at the end of the epistle. Although not stated in the New Testament, other sources have records of the apostle's death.
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Was Timothy in the Bible martyred?

Tradition, probably based on New Testament inferences, made him first bishop of Ephesus, where he was allegedly martyred under the Roman emperor Nerva. One legend asserts that he was clubbed to death by a mob for protesting against the orgiastic worship of the goddess Artemis.
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Is Timothy part of the New Testament?

Timothy, one of St. Paul the Apostle's most faithful coworkers. The First Letter of Paul to Timothy and the Second Letter of Paul to Timothy are the 15th and 16th books of the New Testament canon.
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What is the relationship between Paul and Timothy?

In addition to referring to Timothy as his son, Paul also describes Timothy as his brother. Interestingly, these brotherly references occur after Timothy's ministry has advanced and his faith and commitment have been tested through the trials of prison.
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What happened to Paul when he died?

Paul's death are unknown, but tradition holds that he was beheaded in Rome and thus died as a martyr for his faith. His death was perhaps part of the executions of Christians ordered by the Roman emperor Nero following the great fire in the city in 64 CE.
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Was Paul alive when Jesus was crucified?

According to both sources, Saul/Paul was not a follower of Jesus and did not know him before his crucifixion. The narrative of the Book of Acts suggests Paul's conversion occurred 4-7 years after the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Which apostle was crucified upside down?

Peter requested to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ.
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Is Titus and Timothy the same person?

4. 2) names the same person first as 'Quintus', and then as 'Ennius'. 'Titus' became redundant as a name for Timothy after his death and it is likely that it was only ever used among those who were close to him. conclusion.
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Is Timothy written by Paul?

The authorship of First Timothy was traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul. He is named as the author of the letter in the text (1:1).
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What happened 1 Timothy?

1 Timothy 2–3.

Paul teaches about the need for prayer and proper worship. He teaches that Jesus Christ is the ransom for all and is our Mediator with the Father. He instructs men and women how to conduct themselves during worship. He outlines the qualifications for bishops and deacons.
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Who was Timothy wife in the Bible?

Eunice is identified by name only in 2 Timothy 1:5, where the author writes to Timothy, "I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well" (ESV).
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Was Timothy imprisoned in the Bible?

Timothy rejoins Paul at Corinth (Acts 18.5) and only by implication was present during Paul's stay in Ephesus (19.22). He appears to join Paul on his return journey towards Jerusalem (Acts 20.4). At no point therefore does Luke-Acts have Timothy in prison, even in Philippi when Silas is locked up.
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Did Paul in the Bible have a son?

In Galatians 1:16, Paul writes that God "was pleased to reveal his son to me." In 1 Corinthians 15:8, as he lists the order in which Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection, Paul writes, "last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also."
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How many siblings did Paul have?

It reports: "At the beginning of his reign, the king sent for his father, an old man named Paul, and his mother, and his brother, whose name was Peter, and his two sisters, one of whom was a widow, and the other the wife of Philippicus. ...
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Why did Paul write Second Timothy?

To Whom Was It Written and Why? In this letter Paul encouraged Timothy and offered strength to help him carry on after Paul's impending death. Paul was aware that his time was short, and he desired to see Timothy, whom Paul figuratively called “my dearly beloved son” (2 Timothy 1:2).
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What does Timothy mean in the Bible?

Coming from the name “Timotheos,” the name means “honoring God,” and is a wonderful way to introduce baby to your faith. In the New Testament, Timothy was a saint and companion of Saint Paul, which can make for a meaningful set of twin names.
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Does Judas go to heaven?

The question is asked: “Did Judas go to heaven?” Yes, if going to heaven was a matter of good works. Judas had a lot of good works. He traveled with Christ for three years without a salary or any certain dwelling place. He was one of the 12 who helped Christ feed the multitude (Matthew 14) to name a few.
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Which disciple was boiled in oil?

The theologian Tertullian reported that John was plunged into boiling oil but miraculously escaped unscathed. In the original apocryphal Acts of John, the apostle dies; however, later traditions assume that he ascended to heaven. Officially, the apostle's grave is at Ephesus.
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Where was Peter crucified upside down?

Traditionally, Roman authorities sentenced him to death by crucifixion at Vatican Hill. In accordance with the apocryphal Acts of Peter, he was crucified head down. Tradition also locates his burial place where the Basilica of Saint Peter was later built, directly beneath the Basilica's high altar.
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Was Paul a witness to the crucifixion?

The Acts accounts support viewing the experience as objective. The bystanders saw the light from heaven (though they did not see Jesus) and fell to the ground along with Paul. They also heard the voice (though for reasons not explicitly identified they did not understand the words uttered by the voice).
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Did Peter and Paul meet?

Paul first met with Peter at Jerusalem three years after his conversion. In the record of this meeting the name of Cephas (Peter) precedes that of James, although Galatians notes that in another meeting 14 years later the name of James precedes that of Cephas (Galatians 2:9).
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Who changed Saul to Paul?

After six or seven years Barnabas traveled to Tarsus, found Saul, and took him to Antioch, where for a year they taught the people of that city about Jesus. Barnabas and Saul then traveled to Jerusalem and back to Antioch, where they preached the gospel. About this time Saul began to be called by his Latin name, Paul.
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