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The Story of Titus
Also: Tito (Kiswahili)
Gentile co-worker of Paul, sent to Corinth and left in Crete; the letter to Titus is addressed to him.
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Introduction
Titus, a Greek, went with Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem and was not compelled to be circumcised. Galatians 2:1–3
Paul sent him to Corinth and was comforted by his return; he called Titus his partner and fellow worker. The letter to Titus says Paul left him in Crete to appoint elders. 2 Corinthians 7:6–72 Corinthians 8:23Titus 1:4–5
Told in: Galatians · 2 Corinthians · Titus
Life at a glance
- Background
- A Greek Galatians 2:3
- Relationship with Paul
- My true child after a common faith; partner and fellow worker Titus 1:42 Corinthians 8:23
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With Paul in Jerusalem
Paul takes Titus to Jerusalem, where he is not required to be circumcised.
Sent to Corinth
2 Corinthians 7:5–16 · 2 Corinthians 8:16–24
Titus brings Paul news from Corinth that comforts him, and returns to complete the collection.
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People: Paul
Left in Crete
Paul writes that he left Titus in Crete to put things in order and appoint elders in every town.
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Titus. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Direct reference
- 2 Timothy 4:10 — Titus has gone to Dalmatia.
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