Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A book of the New Testament: "Titus" is a book in the New Testament, presented as a letter from the Apostle Paul to a fellow missionary named Titus, offering guidance on church leadership and pastoral duties.
   • A Roman Emperor: "Titus" was a Roman Emperor (reigned 79–81 AD), the son of Emperor Vespasian, known for completing the Colosseum and for his role in the First Jewish–Roman War.
   • A companion of Saint Paul: "Titus" was a first-century Christian, a Gentile disciple and trusted associate of the Apostle Paul, mentioned in several New Testament epistles.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Biblical Book):
  • The advice on appointing elders is found in the book of Titus.
  • She is studying the Epistle to Titus for her theology class.
• Proper noun (Historical Figure):
  • Emperor Titus succeeded his father, Vespasian.
  • The Arch of Titus in Rome commemorates his military victories.
• Proper noun (Biblical Figure):
  • Paul left Titus in Crete to oversee the churches there.
  • Titus is praised for his zeal and reliability in Paul's letters.

Advanced Usage

• "Pastoral Epistles": The book of Titus is often grouped with 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy as the "Pastoral Epistles" due to their focus on church organization and leadership.
  • The themes in Titus are consistent with the other Pastoral Epistles.
• "Flavian dynasty": Emperor Titus was the second ruler of the Flavian dynasty.
  • The Flavian dynasty, including Titus, restored stability to the Roman Empire.

Variants and Related Words

• Titian (adj): Pertaining to the Roman Emperor Titus.
  • The Titian policy was generally popular.
• Titus Andronicus (proper noun): A tragedy by William Shakespeare; this is a separate, unrelated usage of the name.
  • "Titus Andronicus" is one of Shakespeare's earliest and most violent plays.

Synonyms

• Epistle to Titus (for the Biblical book).
• Titus Flavius Vespasianus (full name of the Roman Emperor).
• Companion or fellow worker (for the Biblical figure, as described by Paul).

Related Phrases

• "Sound doctrine": A key phrase from the book of Titus, emphasizing correct teaching.
  • Paul instructs Titus to teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.
• "The destruction of the Temple": An event associated with Emperor Titus's military campaign in Judea.
  • The siege of Jerusalem under Titus led to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD.

Noun

1. a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's epistle to Titus; contains advice on pastoral matters
2. Emperor of Rome; son of Vespasian (39-81)
3. a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul