Timothy is reminded of the Spirit given him (1a), and Titus of the mission entrusted to him (1b) to proclaim the good news (Ps). The kingdom, like a seed, grows slowly to maturity (2). Timothy, from Lystra in Asia Minor, and Titus, of Greek origin (Antioch on the Orontes?), † 1st c.; companions of Paul and overseers of the churches of Ephesus and Crete, respectively; recipients of the so-called pastoral epistles.