Titus, who worked with Paul, was a Gentile believer and apparently became a Believer through the apostle’s ministry Titus 1:4.
Titus was to later help Paul by going to some of the more difficult, problem churches, 2 Cor. 7:1ff;
References to Titus |
Titus and Paul’s relationship. |
| 2 Cor 2:13 |
"13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia." |
| 2 Cor 7:6-7 |
"6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
7 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more." |
| 2 Cor 7:13-14 |
"13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.
14 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth. " |
| 2 Cor 8:23 |
"23 Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ. " |
| Titus 1:4 |
"4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour." |
Titus with Paul in Macedonia |
| 2 Cor 7:5-6 |
"5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fighting's, within were fears.
6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; " |
Relationship of Titus and the Corinthians |
| 2 Cor 7:15 |
"15 And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him." |
Titus is sent to Corinth |
| 2 Cor 8:6 | "6 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also." |
| 2 Cor 8:16-22 |
"16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:
20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
22 And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you." |
| 2 Cor 12:17-18 |
"17 Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?
18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps? " |
| The character of Titus |
| 2 Cor 12:18 |
"18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?" |
| Accompanies Paul to Jerusalem |
| Gal 2:1-3 |
"1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: " |
| Acts 15:1-29 | "1 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. " |
| Left by Paul in Crete |
| Titus 1:5 |
"5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:" |
| Titus goes to Paul in Nicopolis |
| Titus 3:12-14 |
"12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. " |
| Paul writes to Titus |
| Titus 1:1-4 | "1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour." |
| Titus with Paul in Rome, Titus moves to Dalmatia. |
| 2 Tim 4:10 | "10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. " |
| The notes on "Titus" as a PDF file for download. |