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Boyd's Bible Dictionary: T
By:
James P. Boyd
(pleasant). A distinguished Grecian who became a Christian convert and a companion of Paul in his trials and on his missionary tours (
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 1:4)
;
Gal. 2:3-5
3
But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:
4
And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
5
To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. (Galatians 2:3‑5)
;
2 Cor. 8:6,16,23
6
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. (2 Corinthians 8:6)
16
But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. (2 Corinthians 8:16)
23
Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ. (2 Corinthians 8:23)
). Entrusted with many important commissions (
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? (2 Corinthians 12:18)
;
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. (2 Timothy 4:10)
;
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 1:5)
). Paul wrote an epistle to Titus, the 17th N. T. book, about A. D. 65, designed to instruct him in his ministerial duties in Crete, which were arduous, on account of the immorality of the people.
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