en_tn/act/16/01.md

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behold

The word “behold” alerts us to a new person in the story. Your language may have a way of doing this. English uses “There was a man who was…”

the son of a Jewish woman who believed

"the son of a Jewish woman who believed in Christ"

He was well spoken of

"Timothy had a good reputation" or "the believers said good things about him"

Paul wanted him to travel with him; so he took him

"Paul wanted Timothy to travel with him (Paul); so Paul took Timothy". All other third person pronouns (he, him, his) throughout these verses refer to Timothy.

his father was a Greek

As a Greek, Timothy's father would not have personally circumcised Timothy; so Paul circumcised him. Circumcision was often performed by a Jewish Rabbi, such as Paul.