Titus 1:5

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September 17, 2025
KJV
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
BSB
The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.
WEB
I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;
YLT
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that the things lacking thou mayest arrange, and mayest set down in every city elders, as I did appoint to thee;
F.O.G Original
(5) For this I left you in Crete (Fleshy) that you would set right those remaining and appoint elders to every city as I ordered you.
F.O.G
(5) For this I left you in Crete (Fleshy) that you would set right those remaining and appoint elders to every city as I ordered you.
F.O.G MSG
⁵The reason I left you in Creteᵇ was to finish setting things in order and to appoint eldersᶜ in every town, just as I directed you.

Footnotes:

⁵ᵇ Crete: A large Mediterranean island known for its diverse population and moral challenges in Paul’s time.

¹⁵ᶜ Elders: Mature believers appointed to provide spiritual leadership and oversight in local church communities.

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