Person

Eunice

Timothy's Jewish mother (Acts 16:1; 2 Tim 1:5), through whom he knew the sacred writings from a babe (2 Tim 3:15).

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Biography

Key Data

Era: 1st century AD
Titles: Mother of Timothy
Tags: eunice · 2-timothy

Eunice in Scripture

1 verse use this name, in 1 book. Open a book to read its mentions here. Text: Berean Standard Bible. Names repeat in Scripture — some of these verses may speak of another person called Eunice.

First named2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

New Testament1 book · 1 mention

2 Timothy1 mention

2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

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Nave's Topical Bible on Eunice

Orville J. Nave gathered 2 passages under this heading in 1896. His outline and his opening passages stand here; the full heading is one click on.

-Timothy's mother 2TI 1:5 -See ACT 16:1

Nave's full heading →Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), public domain.

Named alongside

Other people MannaFest has a page for whose name the text uses in 2 Timothy 1. Each card shows the verse it came from. Scripture reuses names freely, so a page behind a name here may belong to another person who shares it.

OnesiphorusThe one who oft refreshed Paul and was not ashamed of his chain, seeking him out diligently in Rome (2 Tim 1:16-18) — s…2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

HermogenesNamed with Phygelus among they of Asia who turned away from Paul (2 Tim 1:15).2 Timothy 1:15You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

LoisTimothy's grandmother, first named bearer of the unfeigned faith that dwelt in the family line (2 Tim 1:5).2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

PhygelusNamed with Hermogenes among all they of Asia who turned away from Paul (2 Tim 1:15).2 Timothy 1:15You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

TimothyThe young disciple from Lystra, son of a believing Jewish mother and a Greek father, who joined Paul on the second jour…2 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Studies that meet Eunice

These studies quote a verse that names Eunice.

2 Timothy — the Study Guide2 Timothy 1:5 Who Wrote the Pastorals? — 1–2 Timothy & Titus2 Timothy 1:5

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