Eunice and Lois
Israelite / Jew Jewish believers (Acts 16:1) · Early Church · New Testament
- Also called
- Eunice, Lois
- Role
- Timothy's mother (Eunice) and grandmother (Lois)
- When
- c. AD 50-60s
What they did
Paul remembers the unfeigned faith that dwelt first in Lois and Eunice and then in Timothy, who had known the holy scriptures from a child.
Why it matters: the purpose of their role
They are honoured examples of mothers and grandmothers who passed on sincere faith and the Word of God to the next generation.
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 Timothy 1:5 (KJV)
Bible references
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 Timothy 1:5 (KJV)
Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Acts 16:1 (KJV)
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast 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 in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:14-15 (KJV)
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Eunice was married to a Greek (Acts 16:1)
- Children
- Eunice: Timothy
Lois was Timothy's grandmother and Eunice his mother (2 Timothy 1:5).