John Chrysostom

"When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee." This is another commendation, that Timothy came not of Gentiles, nor of unbelievers, but of a family that served Christ from the first. (Acts xvi. 1, Acts xvi. 3.) "Which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice." For Timothy, it says, "was the son of a certain woman which was a Jewess, and believed." How a Jewess? how believing? …

Homily on 2 Timothy 1 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

I desire to see you, not only remembering your tears but also your unfeigned faith. For this is the most important reason for you to be loved by me. Another praise: Timothy was born not of unbelieving parents, but of believing ones, though they were Jews. However, his father was a Greek. See how the law began to be undermined by the existence of such unions. Since the virtues of our ancestors, if we are like them, glorify us; but if not, they serve rather for our condemnation. …

Commentary on 2 Timothy ↗

Oecumenius

Taking reminder of the sincere faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that it is also in you. reminder of the sincere faith. I remembered you, Paul says, in my prayers, recalling both your tears and your sincere faith. first in your grandmother. Another praise: that the lineage on the grandmother's side was not from Greeks, but from Jews who believed in Christ. And his father, being a Greek, was circumcised because of the fear of the Jews. and your mother. …

Commentary On 2 Timothy ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Likewise being mindful of your faith in God: first, he recalls to mind his faith; second, he shows that it was derived from his parents and was not a novelty. Hence he says, calling to mind that faith which is in you unfeigned. Faith is necessary to a prelate who is its guardian: without faith it is impossible to please God (Heb 11:6). …

Commentary on 2 Timothy ↗