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Titus 1:5

American Standard Version

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;

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Titus 1:5 in other translations

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,

Titus 1:5 · World English Bible

Titus 1:5 in context

  1. 3but in his own seasons manifested his word in the message, wherewith I was intrusted according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
  2. 4to Titus, my true child after a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.
  3. 5For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;
  4. 6if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.
  5. 7For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;