How old was Timothy of the Bible?

Question

and if possible can I get some scripture to back that answer up! thanks and God Bless!!!!

Answer 1

It is not known precisely when Timothy embraced Christianity. However, perhaps late in 49 or early in 50 C.E., when the apostle Paul arrived at Lystra (apparently Timothy’s home) in the course of his second missionary journey, the disciple Timothy (perhaps in his late teens or early twenties) “was well reported on by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.”—Ac 16:2.

After Paul’s release from prison, Timothy shared with the apostle in the ministry, remaining in Ephesus at his direction. (1Ti 1:1-3) At this time (c. 61-64 C.E.) Timothy may have been in his 30’s and had authority in the appointment of overseers and ministerial servants in the congregation. (1Ti 5:22) He was fully capable of handling these weighty responsibilities, having proved himself by laboring in close association with the apostle Paul for 11 years or more. Regarding him, Paul could say: “I have no one else of a disposition like his who will genuinely care for the things pertaining to you. . . . You know the proof he gave of himself, that like a child with a father he slaved with me in furtherance of the good news.” (Php 2:20-22) And to Timothy he wrote: “I never leave off remembering you in my supplications, night and day longing to see you, as I remember your tears, that I may get filled with joy. For I recollect the faith which is in you without any hypocrisy.”—2Ti 1:3-5.

Although having to contend with frequent illness because of stomach trouble (1Ti 5:23), Timothy willingly expended himself in behalf of others. His fine qualities endeared him to the apostle Paul, who very much desired Timothy’s association when facing imminent death. (2Ti 4:6-9) Being relatively young, Timothy may have been diffident and hesitant about asserting his authority. (Compare 1Ti 4:11-14; 2Ti 1:6, 7; 2:1.) This shows that Timothy was not a proud man but appreciated his limitations.

Answer 2

Bible researchers believe that Timathy was around 17 - 19 reason why is becasue of all the letters that paul wrote to Timathoy. Paul always gave direction and encouragment tomathy. for example " do not let anty one look down on youbecause you are young......."
1 tomotyhy 4:12 Paul mentored Timathy till pauls head was cut off, then Timathy took over his ministry.

Answer 3

All the bible says about Timothy was that he was born of a devout Jewish woman, and that he was young and timid and inexprienced in pastorial concerns.. Paul and Timothy were like Father and son. Paul told Timothy to be bold for the Lord.

1Timothy 4: 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity

My source is my KJV Rainbow study bible.

Answer 4

Thank you for all the answers.

Answer 5

I was curious about this as well