Note 2 at Phil. 2:20: Paul had some wonderful companions who were mightily used of God, but there was only one who thought the same way as he did. Paul had just expressed one of his radical attitudes; he rejoiced even at the thought of death. We can suppose that Timothy had that attitude too.

Out of all the relationships we make in a lifetime, there are only a few that are "Timothy relationships." These are special and "low maintenance" compared to others. It just happens "naturally" (actually supernaturally).

Note 3 at Phil. 2:20: Paul states of Timothy, "There is no one else here who sees things as I do" (New English Bible). The adjective for "likeminded" is ISOPSUCHOS and is derived from two Greek words-ISOS meaning "similar" and PSUCHE which is sometimes translated as "soul." Thus ISOPSUCHOS means "equal or similar in soul," one who sees things as I do. Timothy had similar interests and concerns as Paul.