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