Topical Bible: Corinth: Visited by Titus

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Corinth, a prominent city in ancient Greece, holds significant importance in the New Testament as a center of early Christian activity. The Apostle Paul established a church there during his second missionary journey, as recorded in Acts 18. Corinth was a bustling hub of commerce and culture, known for its wealth, diversity, and moral challenges, which presented both opportunities and obstacles for the nascent Christian community.

Titus, a trusted companion and fellow worker of Paul, played a crucial role in the ministry to the Corinthian church. Although not mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, Titus is referenced in Paul's epistles, particularly in 2 Corinthians, where his involvement with the Corinthian believers is highlighted.

Titus' Mission to Corinth

Titus' visit to Corinth is primarily documented in 2 Corinthians. Paul had written a severe letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues of immorality, division, and false teachings that had infiltrated the church. Titus was entrusted with the task of delivering this letter and observing the response of the Corinthian believers. His mission was not only to convey Paul's concerns but also to encourage and strengthen the church in their faith and practice.

In 2 Corinthians 7:6-7 , Paul expresses his relief and joy upon hearing from Titus about the Corinthians' positive reception of his letter: "But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, and not only by his arrival but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more."

Titus' report was a source of great comfort to Paul, affirming the Corinthians' repentance and renewed commitment to the gospel. This successful mission underscored Titus' capability and dedication as a leader within the early church.

Further Involvement in Corinth

Titus' involvement with the Corinthian church extended beyond this initial visit. He was also instrumental in organizing the collection for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem, a significant undertaking that required careful coordination and trust. In 2 Corinthians 8:6 , Paul writes, "So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it."

Titus' leadership and integrity were vital in ensuring the success of this charitable effort, which served to unite the Gentile and Jewish believers and demonstrate the practical outworking of Christian love and unity.

Titus as a Model of Faithfulness

Titus' visits to Corinth exemplify his role as a faithful servant of the gospel, committed to the spiritual well-being of the church. His ability to navigate complex situations with wisdom and grace made him an invaluable asset to Paul's ministry. Through his actions, Titus demonstrated the qualities of a true Christian leader: dedication, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to the truth of the gospel.

The account of Titus' interactions with the Corinthian church provides insight into the challenges and triumphs of early Christian communities and highlights the importance of faithful leadership in nurturing and guiding believers in their walk with Christ.

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2 Corinthians 8:16,17
But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
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2 Corinthians 12:18
I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
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The Epistle to Titus
... object of Paul in writing this letter is to summon Titus to come ... think it was composed
at Ephesus, after Paul left Corinth and had on the way visited Crete ...
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Pastoral and Personal
... He next probably visited Crete, where he left Titus (Titus 1:5). From Crete it is
thought that Paul went to Corinth (2:Tim.4:20) where he left Erastus and in ...
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The Conversion of Apollos, his Character, and the Ministry of Paul ...
... 4] There are good grounds for believing that he now visited Crete, as well as Corinth;
and it ... [120:5] On his departure from Crete he left Titus behind him ...
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From Antioch to the Destruction of Jerusalem.
... into Macedonia and seems to have visited the principal cities and finally arrived
at Corinth where a ... came into Macedonia he met Titus with tidings ...
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A Message of Warning and Entreaty
... Gladly would he have visited Corinth at once, had this been the wisest course to
pursue. ... would not profit by his labors, and therefore he sent Titus to prepare ...
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The First Epistle to the Corinthians
... a. We know that Paul visited Corinth in AD52, Acts ... is so short that a trip to Corinth
in that ... exceedingly improbable; (2) Since, Timothy and Titus having been ...
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The Pastoral Epistles
... After this he may have visited Crete with Titus, leaving the ... here he probably wrote
the Epistle to Titus, for he ... was taken to Rome by way of Corinth, the abode ...
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The Acts of the Apostles
... to pass into Europe, where he visited Philippi, Thessalonica ... Thessaalonica, 17:10;
Berea, 17:14; Corinth, 18:18 ... of this book, as Timothy, Silas, Titus and Luke ...
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Acts XXVIII
... he most likely did, as he soon after visited Crete, in ... leaving the island, he wrote
the Epistle to Titus. ... where he left Trophimus sick; and Corinth, where he ...
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The Extension of the Church Throughout the World
... Minor the same position as did Corinth in Greece ... Titus as its Bishop, whilst Ephesus
was placed under the ... sources we learn that the twelve visited almost every ...
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