Some historians claim that Timothy began to cooperate closely with John after the death of Paul in about 67 A.D. Timothy was grateful for the teaching of John which was a powerful antidote to that of the Gnostics. This teaching is shining forth through the letters of John. We can also see that John is very much in line with the teaching of Paul about the new creation and the new commandment.
Wana historia wengine wanasema Timotheo alianza kufanya kazi kwa ukaribu na Yohana, baada ya kifo cha Paulo katika mwaka wa 67 AD. Timotheo alikuwa na shukurani kwa mafundisho ya Yohana ambayo yalikuwa dawa ya kuaribu sumu ya Wapinga Kristo.Hili funzo lina ng’aa kupitia barua za Yohana.Tunaweza kuona ya kwamba Yohana anakubaliana na mafundisho ya Paulo kuhusu uumbaji mpya na amri mpya.