Who Was Titus in the Bible?

Titus was a Greek believer — uncircumcised — who became one of Paul's closest coworkers. He is not mentioned in Acts but appears frequently in Paul's letters. He traveled with Paul to the Jerusalem council, where his presence was a living testimony that Gentiles did not need to be circumcised to be saved. Paul sent him to Corinth to complete the collection for the saints and to strengthen the church. His most significant role was on the island of Crete, where Paul left him to 'set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city.' The letter to Titus is Paul's pastoral instruction on sound doctrine, godly living, and church leadership. Titus represents the glory of the gospel: a Gentile transformed by grace, entrusted with shepherding churches, and counted worthy to carry the apostolic mantle.