Atomic Bible

Gentile convert and companion of Paul

Titus

Named in 15 verses across 4 books, first in 2 Corinthians 2:13.

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The name means “pleasing.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Titus Written by AI

Titus was a Gentile convert and a close companion of the Apostle Paul. He is mentioned several times in Paul's epistles, particularly in 2 Corinthians and the letter addressed to him, the Epistle to Titus. Titus was one of Paul's trusted delegates and was involved in his ministry to the churches. Paul refers to Titus as his "true son in the faith" (Titus 1:4), indicating a close spiritual relationship. Titus accompanied Paul to Jerusalem for the council that discussed the inclusion of Gentiles in the church (Galatians 2:1 to 3). He was not compelled to be circumcised, which supported Paul's stance that Gentile converts did not need to adhere to Jewish law. Titus played a significant role in Paul's relationship with the church in Corinth. He was sent by Paul to Corinth to address issues within the church and to encourage the believers (2 Corinthians 7:6 to 7). Titus' visit brought comfort and reassurance to Paul regarding the Corinthians' response to his earlier letter. Paul also entrusted Titus with the task of collecting an offering for the believers in Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8:6). The Epistle to Titus, written by Paul, provides insight into Titus' role as a church leader. Paul had left Titus in Crete to oversee the churches there, appointing elders and dealing with false teachers (Titus 1:5). The letter offers guidance on sound doctrine, qualifications for church leaders, and the importance of good works. According to 2 Timothy 4:10, Titus later traveled to Dalmatia (modern-day Croatia). Church tradition holds that Titus served as the first bishop of Crete. Titus' life exemplifies the important role that Gentile converts played in the early church and the trust Paul placed in them as fellow ministers of the gospel.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

Honourable, was with Paul and Barnabas at Antioch, and accompanied them to the council at Jerusalem (Gal. 2:1-3; Acts 15:2), although his name nowhere occurs in the Acts of the Apostles. He appears to have been a Gentile, and to have been chiefly engaged in ministering to Gentiles; for Paul sternly refused to have him circumcised, inasmuch as in his case the cause of gospel liberty was at stake. We find him, at a later period, with Paul and Timothy at Ephesus, whence he was sent by Paul to Corinth for the purpose of getting the contributions of the church there in behalf of the poor saints at Jerusalem sent forward (2 Cor. 8:6; 12:18). He rejoined the apostle when he was in Macedonia, and cheered him with the tidings he brought from Corinth (7:6-15). After this his name is not mentioned till after Paul’s first imprisonment, when we find him engaged in the organization of the church in Crete, where the apostle had left him for this purpose (Titus 1:5). The last notice of him is in 2 Tim. 4:10, where we find him with Paul at Rome during his second imprisonment. From Rome he was sent into Dalmatia, no doubt on some important missionary errand. We have no record of his death. He is not mentioned in the Acts.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 2 Corinthians 2:13

    I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

  2. 2 Corinthians 7:6

    But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,

  3. 2 Corinthians 7:13

    On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.

  4. 2 Corinthians 7:14

    Indeed, I was not embarrassed by anything I had boasted to him about you. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus has proved to be true as well.

  5. 2 Corinthians 8:6

    So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

  6. 2 Corinthians 8:16

    But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.

  7. 2 Corinthians 8:23

    As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

  8. 2 Corinthians 12:18

    I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?

  9. 2 Corinthians 13:13

    All the saints send you greetings.

  10. 2 Corinthians 13:14

    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

  11. Galatians 2:1

    Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also.

  12. Galatians 2:3

    Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek.

  13. 2 Timothy 4:10

    because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

  14. Titus 1:4

    To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

  15. Titus 3:15

    All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.