Timothy was a first-century Christian evangelist and the inaugural bishop of Ephesus. Born in Lystra to a Greek father and a Jewish mother, he became a close companion and missionary partner to the apostle Paul. The New Testament includes two epistles addressed to him, which provide guidance on church leadership and faith. He is remembered for his dedicated service alongside Paul, traveling through various regions to spread the Gospel before eventually settling in Ephesus to lead the local congregation.