--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Timothy's great value was that he was…" description: "\"Timothy's great value was that he was always willing to go anywhere; and in his hands a message was as safe as if Paul had delivered it himself. Other..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a9/william-barclay-7864_ambition_timothy-s-great-value-was-that-he-was-al_475838.jpg" --- # Timothy's great value was that he was always willing to go… ![“Timothy's great value was that he was always willing to go anywhere; and in his hands a message was as safe as if Paul had delivered it himself. Others might be consumed with selfish ambition; but Timothy's one desire was to serve Paul and Jesus Christ. He is the patron saint of all those who are…” quote by William Barclay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a9/william-barclay-7864_ambition_timothy-s-great-value-was-that-he-was-al_475838.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a9/william-barclay-7864_ambition_timothy-s-great-value-was-that-he-was-al_475838.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a9/william-barclay-7864_ambition_timothy-s-great-value-was-that-he-was-al_475838.jpg) > “Timothy's great value was that he was always willing to go anywhere; and in his hands a message was as safe as if Paul had delivered it himself. Others might be consumed with selfish ambition; but Timothy's one desire was to serve Paul and Jesus Christ. He is the patron saint of all those who are quite content with the second place, so long as they can serve.” [William Barclay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-barclay/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Timothy exemplifies selfless service, prioritizing the safety of a message over personal ambition, embodying humility and dedication to higher purpose. **In simple terms:** Selfless service over personal ambition. Key Takeaway Serve higher purpose with humility. Themes service humility faith leadership dedication Mood thoughtful encouraging spiritual Type inspirational advice When to use this quote - church ministry - volunteer work - team projects - mentor relationships Key Concepts theology ethics role models Questions to Reflect On - What does serving others look like in your life? - How can humility coexist with healthy ambition? 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