Who was Titus in the Bible?
Lived in the New Testament era
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. Titus appears in 11 verses across 3 books of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about 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.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Titus appear in the Bible?
Titus is referenced in 11 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- 2 Corinthians 2:13
- 2 Corinthians 7:6
- 2 Corinthians 7:13
- 2 Corinthians 7:14
- 2 Corinthians 8:6
- 2 Corinthians 8:16
- 2 Corinthians 8:23
- 2 Corinthians 12:18
- Galatians 2:1
- Galatians 2:3
- Titus 1:4
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Titus.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Titus?
Titus appears in 11 verses across 3 books, most often in 2 Corinthians, which accounts for 8 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Titus?
2 Corinthians, Galatians, Titus.
Where can I read every verse about Titus?
This page lists 11 of them. Protos carries all 11, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
