Verse 5
having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.
The great implication of this verse is that "Faith of God's people before Christ came is not different in kind from the faith after Christ has come."[9]
Eunice was a Christian of Jewish background (Acts 16:1); and, from this passage, it is inferred that Timothy's grandmother Lois was also among the "believing Jews." How natural it is, and how touching, that Paul under threat of impending death would have been thinking of those glorious days on the second missionary tour when he first became acquainted with this illustrious family. Timothy was a third generation Christian; and, contrary to the way it sometimes happens, his faith was not diminished.
Having been reminded ... There is no record of what constituted this "reminder." It could have been a personal letter or visit from one who knew Timothy. The veil of centuries lies over it.
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