Midvash

ἸοῦστοςIoûstos

Justus, the surname of

Greek (New Testament) · G2459

Meanings

1. Joseph Barsabbas: Acts 1:23.

2. Titus, of Corinth: Acts 18:7.

3. Jesus, a Christian of Rome: Colossians 4:11.

Where it appears

Appears 3 times in the Bible.

  • Acts 1:23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
  • Acts 18:7 Then he left and went to the home of Titius Justus, a Gentile who worshiped God and lived next door to the synagogue.
  • Colossians 4:11 Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish believers among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been!

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.