Acts 16:2

The Passion Translation

Timothy was well known and highly respected among all the believers of Lystra and Iconium.

Cross References

Acts 1:15

During this time Peter stood up among the 120 believers who were gathered and said,

Acts 13:51

As they left, they shook the dust off their feet as a sign of protest against them, and they went on to the city of Iconium.

Acts 14:1

When Paul and Barnabas arrived at Iconium, the same thing happened there. They went, as they always did, to the synagogue and preached to the people with such power that a large crowd of both Jews and non-Jews believed.

Acts 14:21

After preaching the wonderful news of the gospel there and winning a large number of followers to Jesus, they retraced their steps and revisited Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch.

Acts 14:6

When the apostles learned about this, they escaped to the region of Lyconia, to the cities of Lystra and Derbe and the nearby villages.

Acts 16:40

So Paul and Silas left the prison and went back to Lydia’s house, where they met with the believers and comforted and encouraged them before departing.

Acts 6:3

We want you to carefully select from among yourselves seven godly men. Make sure they are honorable, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and we will give them the responsibility of this crucial ministry of serving.

Philippians 2:22

You already know about his excellent reputation, since he has served alongside me as a loyal son in the work of ministry.

1 Timothy 3:7

He should be respected by those who are unbelievers, having a beautiful testimony among them so that he will not fall into the traps of Satan and be disgraced.

1 Timothy 5:10

They should have a beautiful testimony of raising their families, practicing hospitality, encouraging other believers, comforting troubled ones, and have a reputation for doing good works.

1 Timothy 5:25

It is the same way with good works, even if they are not known at first, they will eventually be recognized and acknowledged.

2 Timothy 3:11

And the same persecutions and difficulties I have endured, you have also endured. Yes, you know all about what I had to suffer while in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. You’re aware of all the persecution I endured there; yet the Lord delivered me from every single one of them!

2 Timothy 3:15

Remember what you were taught from your childhood from the Holy Scrolls which can impart to you wisdom to experience everlasting life through the faith of Jesus, the Anointed One!

Hebrews 11:2

This testimony of faith is what previous generations were commended for.