"And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Justus Meaning in the Bible
Justus
boy
Justus means "Just; Righteous; Fair", a boy's name of Latin origin. Justus appears in the King James Bible, and Acts 1:23 is the passage most often tied to it. Justus embodies the call to live righteously — not by legalistic perfection but by faithful, just living that reflects God's character.
Is Justus in the Bible?
Yes — Justus appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 1:23.
Pronunciation:/JUS-tus/
OriginLatin
MeaningJust; Righteous; Fair
What does Justus mean?
Justus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Just; Righteous; Fair". Three men named Justus appear in the New Testament: Joseph Barsabas Justus (candidate to replace Judas), Titius Justus (Paul's host in Corinth), and Jesus Justus (Paul's coworker). Each lived up to their name through righteous action.
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What does Justus mean in the Bible?
Justus means "Just; Righteous; Fair" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Justus appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Justus is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 1:23. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers."
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Which books of the Bible mention Justus?
Justus is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Justus?
Justus embodies the call to live righteously — not by legalistic perfection but by faithful, just living that reflects God's character.
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Justus name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Justus
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Justus?
You can read every verse where Justus appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.