## above reproach ##

Possible meanings are 1) God will not find fault with Timothy (see UDB) or 2) other people cannot find fault with Timothy.

## the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ ##

"until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again"

## before God ##

"in the presence of God" or "with God as a witness"

## before Christ ##

"in the presence of Christ" or "with Christ as a witness"

## before Pontius Pilate ##

"when standing in the presence of Pontius Pilate"