Titus 3:12
“When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Paul tells Titus that when he sends Artemas or Tychicus, Titus should hurry to join him at Nicopolis, where Paul plans to spend the winter.
What Does Titus 3:12 Mean?
Paul turns to practical travel plans. He intends to send either Artemas or Tychicus to Crete, presumably to take over Titus's work there, freeing Titus to come to him. Paul asks him to make every effort to reach Nicopolis, where Paul has decided to spend the winter. These are the ordinary logistics of a working ministry.
Such details remind us that the great work of the gospel moved forward through real people, real journeys, and real planning. Paul did not labor alone but within a network of trusted coworkers who could be sent and relied upon. For the reader, this glimpse is quietly encouraging. The kingdom advances not only through dramatic moments but through faithful colleagues, careful plans, and the willingness to go where one is needed. Ministry is shared work, and even a brief note about winter quarters shows the bonds of partnership that carried the gospel forward.