Τιτίος (Titios)
Titios
Titius
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Titios refers to Titius, a man identified in Acts 18:7 as a worshiper of God who lived next door to Paul in Corinth. His home became a significant location for early Christian ministry, offering Paul a place to stay and teach after he left the synagogue due to opposition.
Although this is the only occurrence of his name in the New Testament, Titios represents the broader network of believers who supported apostolic work through hospitality. The text notes that he was "a worshiper of God," indicating his prior interest in Judaism before embracing the gospel message shared by Paul and Silas.
The brevity of his mention highlights how ordinary individuals played crucial roles in spreading early Christianity. Titios’ willingness to open his home illustrates the practical support system that enabled missionaries to establish communities in new cities across the Roman Empire.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Acts 18:7 introduces us to Titios, a man whose home stood just next door to the Corinthian synagogue. The text describes him as one who worshiped God, marking his spiritual openness before Paul even arrived. This proximity was not accidental; it created an immediate bridge for the gospel message to cross from the religious establishment into a private, welcoming space.
His willingness to open his home illustrates how ordinary hospitality can become a foundation for ministry. In a city filled with opposition, Titios provided safety and stability for Paul and Silas. We see here that faith often grows in the quiet corners of daily life, supported by neighbors who are ready to listen and share their resources.
This story reminds us that God uses everyday people to advance His work. You may not be a famous apostle, but your home and heart can offer a place where others encounter Christ. In small acts of kindness and openness, we participate in the same network of support that helped establish the early church.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Titius1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Τιτίου1×
Key Verses
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Acts 18:7
He departed there and went into the house of a certain man named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue.
This verse identifies Titios as a God-fearer whose home provided Paul with a base for teaching after leaving the synagogue.