Acts 16:1

came . . . to = arrived at. Greek. katantao. Occurs nine times in Acts, four times in Paul's epistles. Always accompanied by eis, except Acts 20:15 .

named = by name.

Timotheus . From this time closely associated with Paul in the ministry (Romans 16:21 ). He was probably one of his converts at his previous visit (Acts 14:7 ). Compare my own son in the faith ( 1Ti 1:2 , 1 Timothy 1:18 ; 2 Timothy 1:2 ). In six of Paul's epistles Timothy is joined with him in the opening salutation. His name, which means honour of God, or valued by God ( time and theos) , suggests the important part he was to take in the revelation of God's eternal purpose.

son . Greek. huios. App-108 .

certain . Texts omit.

and believed = a believer. Greek. pistos. App-150 . Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5 ), as well as her mother Lois, had instructed Timothy in the Holy Scriptures from his infancy (2 Timothy 3:15 ).

Greek : i.e. a Gentile (Greek. Hellen) . His influence doubtless prevented Timothy's being circumcised when eight days old.