Bible Figure

Jesus Justus

Male
one of several Jewish Christians in the church at Rome (Epistle to the Colossians)
A Visit With Jesus
Jesus Justus was a Jewish Christian coworker of Paul who sent greetings to the Colossian church.
Jesus Justus

Biography

Colossians 4:11 names Jesus who is called Justus among Paul's Jewish coworkers. Paul says that Aristarchus, Mark, and Jesus Justus were fellow workers for the kingdom of God who had been a comfort to him. Scripture supplies no further certain information about him.

Biblical Significance

Jesus Justus illustrates the Jewish Christian partnership surrounding Paul's Gentile mission. His surname helps distinguish him from Jesus Christ and other people bearing the common name Jesus.