ye.

Acts 16:3-12
Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. . . .

2 Corinthians 2:9
My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

2 Corinthians 8:8, 22, 24
I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others. . . .

as.

Philippians 2:20
I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.

1 Corinthians 4:17
That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.

1 Timothy 1:2, 18
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. . . .

2 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:4
To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.