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Justus

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: J By: George A. Morrish

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1. Surname of JOSEPH, or BARSABAS, who was selected as one suitable to take the place of Judas Iscariot (Acts 1:23²³And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (Acts 1:23)).

2. A worshipper of God at Corinth, into whose house Paul entered when he abandoned the synagogue (Acts 18:7⁷And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue. (Acts 18:7)).

3. Christian at Rome, also called JESUS, whose salutation Paul sent to the Colossian saints (Col. 4:11¹¹And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me. (Colossians 4:11)).

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