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Justus
just or upright
Ἰοῦστος Ioustos
Justus (Greek: Ἰοῦστος, Ioustos) means “just or upright”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Apostolic period. In 2025 it was given to 86 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Around 9,958 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears in the same passages as Apollos.
Which Justus?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 86 | Falling |
| All-time total | 9,958 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 336 in 2002 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Acts 18:7 |
| Last appears | Colossians 4:11 |
| Cross-references | 30 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jesus co-occurrence Appears with Jesus in Colossians 4.
- Nympha co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Nympha.
- Archippus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Archippus.
- Sosthenes co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Sosthenes.
- Epaphras co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Epaphras.
- Demas co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Demas.
- Gallio co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Gallio.
- Crispus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Crispus.
Origin & meaning
Ἰοῦστος, -ου, ὁ
Justus, the surname of,
__1. Joseph Barsabbas: Act.1:23.
__2. Titus, of Corinth: Act.18:7.
__3. Jesus, a Christian of Rome: Col.4:11.†
(AS)
Titius Justus, a Gentile worshiper of God, hosted Paul in Corinth after he left the synagogue.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Justus appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And 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
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Acts (1)
- Acts 18:7