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Berean Standard Bible. 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. Berean Literal Bible. On account of this I left you in Crete, that you might set in order the things lacking and might appoint elders in every town, as I directed you, King James Bible.
Titus 1:5. New International Version. Appointing Elders Who Love What Is Good. 5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint[ a] elders in every town, as I directed you. Read full chapter.
Titus 1:5 — King James Version (KJV 1900) 5 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:
Titus 1:5 NIV: The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. Bible > Titus > Chapter 1 > Verse 5. eBibles • Free Downloads • Audio.
He must not drink too much or be a violent person. He must not use shameful ways to make money. 8 Instead, he must be hospitable, love what is good, use good judgment, be fair and moral, and have self-control. 9 He must be devoted to the trustworthy message we teach.
Titus 1:5 Meaning and Commentary. Titus 1:5. For this cause left I thee in Crete. Not in his voyage to Rome, ( Acts 27:7 ) but rather when he came from Macedonia into Greece, ( Acts 20:2 ) . Crete is an island in the Mediterranean sea, now called Candy; ( See Gill on Acts 2:11 ).
(1 Timothy 3:1–7; 1 Peter 5:1–4) 5 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. 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, b having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.
What does Titus 1:5 mean? Verse 5 explains the background to Paul's letter. Paul and Titus had ministered together evangelizing the people of the island of Crete. Paul later left, with Titus remaining.
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.
The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.
