- verses
- 15
- first named
- 2 Corinthians 2:13
- last named
- Titus 3:15
- period
- the New Testament
- role
- Man
Description
Who was Titus?
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" (Tit.1.4), indicating a close spiritual relationship. Titus accompanied Paul to Jerusalem for the council that discussed the inclusion of Gentiles in the church (Gal.2.1-3). 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 (2Co.7.6-7, 13-14; 8.6, 16, 23). 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 (2Co.8.6, 16-24). 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 (Tit.1.5). The letter offers guidance on sound doctrine, qualifications for church leaders, and the importance of good works. According to 2Ti.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.
Relations
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Where to read it
Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 15, across 4 books. The name is written 16 times in them.
Onward
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Not the direct relations above — these are one hop further out, ranked so that a rare shared connection outweighs a common one. Descriptions by STEPBible TIPNR.
Where they appear
Chapter by chapter
Atlas's reading of each chapter this person appears in, in canonical order. One line per chapter, and each leads to the whole of it.
- 2 Corinthians 2Titus was not found at Troas, and his absence left the speaker without peace in his spirit.
- 2 Corinthians 7Titus arrived with news of longing, mourning, and zeal, and his spirit was refreshed by the people who welcomed him.
- 2 Corinthians 8Titus welcomed the appeal, came eagerly of his own accord, and carried the work of the offering as a partner and fellow worker.
- 2 Corinthians 12Titus was urged to visit the Corinthians alongside another brother, and his conduct was offered for their scrutiny.
- Galatians 2Titus accompanied the speaker to Jerusalem and, though a Greek, was not compelled to be circumcised.
- Titus 1Titus is left in Crete to set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town.
- Titus 3Titus is told to remind believers, reject the divisive, and come to Nicopolis.
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