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Justus

People & Groups • New Testament
Justus was a name or surname borne by several New Testament men: Joseph Barsabbas, a Corinthian proselyte who welcomed Paul, and Jesus Justus, one of Paul’s fellow workers.
Biblical Usage
Joseph Barsabbas, also called Justus, was considered with Matthias as a candidate to replace Judas among the apostles. The Corinthian Justus received Paul after opposition in the synagogue. Jesus Justus is named with Mark and Aristarchus as Paul’s fellow workers.
Scripture References
Acts 1:23 Acts 18:7 Colossians 4:11