From Nave’s Topical Bible
Justus
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 3Passages listed
- 2Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- 1. A disciple nominated with Matthias to succeed Judas IscariotActs 1:23
- 2. A believer in CorinthActs 18:7
- 3. Also called JESUS
- A disciple in RomeColossians 4:11
The passages, in Bible order (3)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 3 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Acts 1:23
So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
Commentary on Acts 1:232 voices
And they appointed two - So far the faithful could go by consulting together, but no further. Therefore here commenced the proper use of the lot, whereby a matter of importance, which cannot be determined by any ordinary method, is committed to the Divine decision.
John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, 1755Evangelical
And they appointed two,.... The motion made by Peter was attended to by the whole company; they approved of it, and accordingly proposed two persons by name; one of which was to be chosen, not by the apostles, but by the whole assembly.
John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)Reformed
- Acts 18:7
So Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titus Justus, a worshiper of God.
Commentary on Acts 18:72 voices
And departing from there, he entered the house of a certain man named Titus Justus. The name Justus is also written in Greek, because either this name was proper to the man, or he was surnamed this way by the Romans who knew him due …
Bede· Retractions on ActsPatristic
A certain man’s house - Probably he had become a convert to the Christian faith. Joined hard - Was near to the synagogue.
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
- Colossians 4:11
Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
Commentary on Colossians 4:112 voices
And Jesus, who is called Justus - The name Jesus was probably that which he bore among the Jews. Justus is a Roman name, and was probably that by which he was known among the Romans. It was not uncommon thus to assume another name when one went among a foreign people; compare the notes at Act 13:9. Who are of the circumcision - Jews, or Jewish Christians. Nothing more is known of Justus.
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
Epaphras, &c., were also fellow laborers, but Gentiles. unto--that is, in promoting the Gospel kingdom. which have been--Greek, "which have been made," or "have become," that is, inasmuch as they have become a comfort to me. The Greek implies comfort in forensic dangers; a different Greek word expresses comfort in domestic affliction [BENGEL].
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed