Man living at the time of the New Testament
Titius Justus, a Gentile worshiper of God, hosted Paul in Corinth after he left the synagogue.
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Also known as Titius
Titius Justus is mentioned in Act.18.7 as a Gentile believer who hosted Paul during his ministry in Corinth. The context of the passage is Paul's missionary work in Corinth, where he initially preached in the synagogue but faced opposition from some of the Jews (Act.18.1-6).
After leaving the synagogue, Paul went to the house of Titius Justus, which was next door to the synagogue (Act.18.7). Titius Justus is described as a worshiper of God, indicating that he was a Gentile who had embraced the Jewish faith and worshiped the God of Israel, although he may not have fully converted to Judaism.
By hosting Paul in his home, Titius Justus provided a strategic location for the apostle to continue his ministry and reach out to both Jews and Gentiles in Corinth. Paul's presence in Titius Justus' house, right next to the synagogue, may have also served as a powerful statement of the growing Gentile acceptance of the gospel message.
The fact that Paul chose to stay with Titius Justus highlights the importance of Gentile believers in the early church and their role in supporting and furthering the spread of the gospel. It also demonstrates Paul's willingness to engage with Gentile believers and his commitment to preaching the message of Christ to all people, regardless of their background.
Apart from this brief mention in the book of Acts, no other information about Titius Justus' life, conversion, or subsequent role in the church is provided in the Bible.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G2459
So Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titus Justus, a worshiper of God.
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