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Lois

Λωΐς · Lōis · G3090“better” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 2 Timothy

Who she was

Lois was the grandmother of Timothy, a young Christian leader and companion of the apostle Paul (2 Timothy 1:5). In Paul's second letter to Timothy, he mentioned Lois and her daughter Eunice, Timothy's mother, commending them for their sincere faith. Paul noted that this faith first dwelt in Lois before being passed down to Eunice and then to Timothy. This suggests that Lois played a significant role in the spiritual upbringing and nurturing of her grandson, Timothy. It is likely that Lois, along with Eunice, taught Timothy the Scriptures from a young age, laying a strong foundation for his faith and future ministry (2 Timothy 3:14–15). Although no other details are provided about Lois in the Bible, her legacy of faith and her influence on Timothy's life serve as a testament to the importance of passing on spiritual values from one generation to the next.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Family

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Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

2 Timothy 1 mention

What the dictionary says

The maternal grandmother of Timothy. She is commended by Paul for her faith (2 Tim. 1:5).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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