This occurred because of Timothy’s close association with such mature Christians as Paul, his own personal study, and his zealous preaching activity. ​ — 1 Timothy 4: 14; 2 Timothy 2: 2; Hebrews 6: 1.
इस तरह उसने आध्यात्मिक तरक्की की और आगे जाकर एक प्रौढ़ मसीही सेवक बना । — 1 तीमुथियुस 4: 14; 2 तीमुथियुस 2: 2; इब्रानियों 6: 1.