Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.
New American Standard Bible
and he was well spoken of by
King James Version
Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
Holman Bible
The brothers at Lystra and Iconium spoke highly of him.
International Standard Version
Timothy was highly regarded by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.
A Conservative Version
who was well reported of by the brothers at Lystra and Iconium.
American Standard Version
The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
Amplified
Timothy was well spoken of by the brothers and sisters who were in Lystra and Iconium.
An Understandable Version
This young man had a very good reputation among the brothers at Lystra and Iconium.
Anderson New Testament
A good report was given of him by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
Bible in Basic English
Of whom the brothers at Lystra and Iconium had a high opinion.
Common New Testament
and he was well spoken of by the brethren who were in Lystra and Iconium.
Daniel Mace New Testament
as the brethren of Lystra and Iconium gave him a good character, Paul had a mind he should accompany him.
Darby Translation
who had a good testimony of the brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
Godbey New Testament
who was of good report by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
Goodspeed New Testament
and who was highly thought of by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.
John Wesley New Testament
Who was well reported of by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
Julia Smith Translation
Who was testified of by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
King James 2000
Who was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
Lexham Expanded Bible
who was well spoken of by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.
Modern King James verseion
He was well reported of by the brothers at Lystra and Iconium.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Of whom reported well, the brethren of Lystra and of Iconium.
Moffatt New Testament
He had a good reputation among the brothers at Lystra and Iconium;
Montgomery New Testament
He was well spoken of by the brothers in Lystra and Iconiun.
New Heart English Bible
The brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium gave a good testimony about him.
Noyes New Testament
who was well a spoken of by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
Sawyer New Testament
who was commended by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.
The Emphasized Bible
who was well-attested by the brethren in Lystra, and Iconium.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
who was highly spoken of by the brethren at Lystra and Iconium.
Twentieth Century New Testament
And who was well spoken of by the Brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
Webster
Who was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
Weymouth New Testament
Timothy was well spoken of by the brethren at Lystra and Iconium,
Williams New Testament
He had a high reputation among the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.
World English Bible
The brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium gave a good testimony about him.
Worrell New Testament
who was well reported of by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium;
Worsley New Testament
Who was well spoken of by the brethren at Lystra and Iconium:
Youngs Literal Translation
who was well testified to by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium;
Themes
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Paul and timothy
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » Timothy a resident of
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Paul » Visits lystra; circumcises timothy
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Interlinear
Martureo
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 16:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Timothy Accompanies Paul And Silas
1 He also came to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but whose father was a Greek. 2 The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. 3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was Greek.
Cross References
Acts 6:3
But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.
Acts 13:51
So after they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them, they went to Iconium.
Acts 14:21
After they had proclaimed the good news in that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch.
Acts 16:40
When they came out of the prison, they entered Lydia's house, and when they saw the brothers, they encouraged them and then departed.
1 Timothy 3:7
And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil's trap.
1 Timothy 5:10
and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress -- as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
1 Timothy 5:25
Similarly good works are also obvious, and the ones that are not cannot remain hidden.
2 Timothy 3:11
as well as the persecutions and sufferings that happened to me in Antioch, in Iconium, and in Lystra. I endured these persecutions and the Lord delivered me from them all.
2 Timothy 3:15
and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 11:2
For by it the people of old received God's commendation.