Timothy (Timotheus) disciple who was “The son of a certain woman who was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was Greek: which was well reported on by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.” (Acts 16:2)
Timothy was well reported of by brethren that were of two cities, because he was well-trained and taught by his grandmother, Lois, and his mother Eunice.
“When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.” (2 Tim. 1:5)
“but continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and has been assured of know of whom thou has learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim. 3:14-15)
As a result of the teaching and the example of faith he observed in his mother and his grandmother, the Bible says in Acts 16:2 that Timothy was well-reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. Timothy understood that “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.” Proverbs 22:1 This observation was made before Timothy was further taught by Paul (2 Tim. 1: 13-14) and elders (1 Tim. 4:14) and others. Having a good name is important in that many things about each of us are noticed by our brethren: Do we have the proper role models in our lives? Are we studying to show ourselves approved? Timothy was a young man who loved the Lord, and he studied God’s word in that other brethren saw it in him. Are we entangling ourselves too much in the affairs of this life, which hampers our service to the Lord? Are we honest and respectful in showing our love to our brethren?
Timothy was well-reported of by the brethren because of his love and service to the Lord.