Justus
Summary
A Latin surname meaning 'just' or 'righteous,' borne by three men mentioned in the New Testament.
☩Joseph Barsabbas Justus
The first Justus was the Roman surname of Joseph called Barsabbas, one of two disciples nominated to replace Judas Iscariot among the Twelve. Both he and Matthias had accompanied Jesus from the baptism of John until the ascension, qualifying them as witnesses of the resurrection. When the lot fell upon Matthias, Joseph Barsabbas Justus passed from the scriptural record, though tradition remembers him as a faithful disciple.
☩Titus Justus of Corinth
When the Jews at Corinth opposed Paul's preaching, he departed from the synagogue and entered the house of Titus Justus, a worshipper of God (a proselyte or God-fearer) whose house adjoined the synagogue. As a Roman citizen and probably one of the Roman colonists, Justus could assist Paul in his work among the better classes of Corinth. Paul continued to lodge with Aquila and Priscilla but used Justus's house as his meeting place. Some scholars suggest he may be the Tertius who wrote Paul's letter to the Romans.
☩Jesus Called Justus
A Jewish Christian in Rome, mentioned by Paul alongside Mark and Aristarchus as one of his fellow workers who had been a comfort to him. Paul specifically notes that Jesus Justus was 'of the circumcision,' meaning he was a Jewish believer, and one of the few Jewish Christians who actively supported Paul's ministry to the Gentiles.