2 Timothy 1:4-5

Paul really wants to see Timothy. The thing is that, he knows that seeing Timothy will bring him joy. Paul goes on to tell his beloved child (not biological) about what he recalls about Timothy. For example, he is reminded of Timothy's sincere faith. This faith was also present in his mother and his grandmother. Fortunately for Timothy, he had a mother and a grandmother of sincere faith. I guess this sort of thing is taught or rubs off on kids, so Timothy has benefited in this way. We don't choose our parents, but it's nice to have parents who pour into you good qualities like sincere faith. We don't all have mothers like Timothy's mother, but we should still honor our parents as the bible instructs. But if we do have a mother and a grandmother like Timothy did, what a blessing that is. It doesn't say anything about Timothy's father, so perhaps he wasn't of great influence for his sincere faith. Either way, it is something that Paul is reminded about Timothy, and it is a good thing.