Titus 3:12
What does Titus 3:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Titus 3:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Titus 3:12 means
Paul shares plans that reveal the living network of ministry partners. He will send Artemas or Tychicus to relieve Titus, and then Titus is to make every effort to join Paul at Nicopolis, where Paul intends to spend the winter. Such details show apostolic care for both places and people. Seasonal realities likely shaped the timing, underscoring practical wisdom in ministry. Titus’s temporary departure also implies confidence that the Cretan churches, once ordered, can continue well under new oversight. These personal notes remind us that church health grows through faithful teamwork, timely transitions, and leaders who stay connected and accountable.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come unto me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter.
KJV
King James Version · 1611When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come unto me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis: for it is my purpose to be there for the winter.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis, for there to winter I have determined.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752When I shall send to thee Artemas or Tychicus, make haste to come unto me to Nicopolis. For there I have determined to winter.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890When I shall send Artemas to thee, or Tychicus, use diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have decided to winter there.
Context
After addressing church order and discipline, Paul’s letter turns personal (vv. 12–13). Verse 12 sets the stage: Titus will likely be relieved by Artemas or Tychicus so he can meet Paul in Nicopolis. This reveals the collaborative nature of their work. The next verse widens the circle, urging support for Zenas and Apollos. These closing logistics reinforce the chapter’s emphasis on profitable action by calling the church to practical help and coordinated mission.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 20:4
And there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater of Beroea, the son of Pyrrhus; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
- 2 Timothy 4:9
Give diligence to come shortly unto me:
- 2 Timothy 4:12
But Tychicus I sent to Ephesus.
- 2 Timothy 4:21
Give diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
- 1 Corinthians 16:8
But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost;
- 1 Corinthians 16:6
but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go.
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