Titus
Trusted Partner of Paul and Leader in Crete
Name Information
- Meaning: "Honorable"
- Language of Origin: Latin
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Titus was a Gentile believer, a trusted companion of Paul, and a faithful church leader. Paul called him his 'true son in our common faith.' Titus helped resolve conflicts, organize churches, and appoint elders, especially in Crete. Paul’s letter to Titus emphasizes sound doctrine, godly leadership, and living out the gospel through good works.
⏰ 1st century AD
Roles
- Missionary
- Church Leader
- Delegate of Paul
Relationships
- Mentor: Paul
- Co-worker: Timothy
Story
Converted through Paul’s ministry and became one of his most trusted companions.
Accompanied Paul to Jerusalem as living proof that Gentiles need not be circumcised to belong to Christ.
Was sent to Corinth to restore order, deliver letters, and bring comfort to Paul with news of repentance there.
Left in Crete by Paul to appoint elders in every town and establish sound teaching.
Remembered as a faithful servant who embodied the gospel in action.
Spiritual Significance
- A Gentile convert who became a key leader in the early church.
- Accompanied Paul to the Jerusalem Council as a test case for Gentile freedom — not compelled to be circumcised (Galatians 2:3).
- Served as Paul’s trusted delegate in difficult church situations, including Corinth.
- Left in Crete to appoint elders and establish order in the churches there.
- Recipient of the epistle to Titus, which stresses sound doctrine and good works.
What We Can Learn
- Gentile believers are fully accepted in Christ without circumcision or law-keeping.
- Church leaders must be appointed who are sound in faith and life.
- Sound doctrine leads to godly living and good works.
- Faithful service in hard places strengthens the whole church.
Memory Verses
To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
— Titus 1:4For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions…
— Titus 2:11–12He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.
— Titus 3:5
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 2:12–13
- 2 Corinthians 7:6–15
- 2 Corinthians 8:16–24
- Galatians 2:1–3
- Titus 1–3
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