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Timothy has proven himself
What Timothy has proven about himself can be made explicit: "Timothy has shown that he cares about the things of Christ" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit).
as a child serves his father, so he served with me
Paul compares Timothy's service with him to a child serving his father. Paul is emphasizing the close father-son relationship he has with Timothy in serving Christ. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
in the spread of the gospel
"in telling people about the gospel"
I am confident in the Lord, that I will come soon
This could be translated as "I am sure, if it is the Lord's will, that I will come soon."