Faithful
Faithful Excerpt “Faithful” . ( 4:17 , cf . v . 2 ) . Here Paul commends Timothy, his young companion in ministry, as “faithful.” The word, pistos , means loyal, reliable, and trustworthy. It is frequently used in the N.T. to commend believers for carrying out their assignments ( Matt. 24:45 ; 25:21–23 ), and for steadfast endurance ( Eph. 6:21 ; Col. 1:7 ; 4:7 ). More Richards, Lawrence O. The Bible Reader’s Companion . electronic ed. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1991. Print.