"And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."
Timothy was indeed a faithful disciple, being brought to the faith by Paul himself. Paul knew that the continuity of the Gospel Witness would be faithfully administered by Timothy. Though young, Timothy had the zeal and character to get the message across at all costs; in season as well as out ! Do we have the same fortitude...When so much of the world is leading away from the paths of righteousness, will we pay the price and endure hardness as a good soldier, in company with these 'Pillars of The Faith' ???
May The Lord Bless you.