2Ti 1:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : Paul is thankful for Timothy’s sincere faith, which first lived in his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. Paul is sure that this true faith now lives in Timothy, too. Even though Timothy’s father was not a believer (Acts 16:1 ), Timothy followed the good example of his mother and grandmother. It is always a blessing when children follow the faith and example of their godly parents ( 3 John 4 ; Philippians 2:20 ). Paul reminds us that true faith is sincere and lives in the believer as a real principle for life. We should be thankful and rejoice when we see this faith in others, just as Paul and Barnabas did (Acts 11:23-24 ; 2 John 4 ; Hebrews 10:22 ).

‏ 2 Timothy 1:5

v. 5: Paul is thankful for Timothy’s sincere faith, which first lived in his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. Paul is sure that this true faith now lives in Timothy, too. Even though Timothy’s father was not a believer (Acts 16:1 ^a), Timothy followed the good example of his mother and grandmother. It is always a blessing when children follow the faith and example of their godly parents (3 John 4; Philippians 2:20 ^b).

Paul reminds us that true faith is sincere and lives in the believer as a real principle for life. We should be thankful and rejoice when we see this faith in others, just as Paul and Barnabas did (Acts 11:23-24 ^c; 2 John 4; Hebrews 10:22 ^d).