Bible Strands
2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy from imprisonment in what is his final letter, recalling the young man's faith lineage with conviction.
The words — ἀνυποκρὶτου (anupokritou) means "without hypocrisy," a compound of the negative prefix ἀ- and ὑποκρίνομαι (to act, pretend); Paul is not calling Timothy's faith merely genuine but explicitly unperformed.
The thread — 1 Timothy 1:5 pairs "sincere faith" with love from a pure heart and clear conscience; 2 Timothy 3:15 grounds Timothy's faith in Scripture known from infancy.
Why it lands — Faith is presented as a reality that dwells in a person and can be traced across generations, not a performance to be produced on demand.
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The Greek words
King James Version
When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Cross-references
- 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
- Acts 16:1 Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father.
- 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Timothy 4:6 By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
- Romans 15:14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
- 2 Corinthians 6:6 in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;
- 2 Timothy 1:12 For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
- Psalms 86:16 Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant.
- Psalms 116:16 Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.
- Romans 4:21 being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.