Titus 1:5 “The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what wa…”

Titus 1:5

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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:

World English Bible

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—

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;

Geneva Bible 1599

For this cause left I thee in Creta, that thou shouldest continue to redresse the thinges that remaine, and shouldest ordeine Elders in euery citie, as I appointed thee,

Darby Translation

For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou mightest go on to set right what remained [unordered], and establish elders in each city, as I had ordered thee:

Young's Literal Translation

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;

Bible in Basic English

I did not take you with me when I went away from Crete, so that you might do what was necessary to put things in order there, placing men in authority over the churches in every town, as I said to you;

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Cross references

“I left”

1 Timothy 1:3

1 Timothy 1:3 · BSB

As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines

“Crete”

Acts 27:7 Acts 27:12 Acts 27:21 Acts 2:11

Acts 27:7 · BSB

After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone.

Acts 27:12 · BSB

Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, hoping that somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest.

Acts 27:21 · BSB

After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. Then you would have averted this disaster and loss.

Acts 2:11 · BSB

both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”

“set”

Ecclesiastes 12:9 1 Corinthians 14:40 Isaiah 44:7 1 Corinthians 11:34 Colossians 2:5 1 Chronicles 6:32

Ecclesiastes 12:9 · BSB

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

1 Corinthians 14:40 · BSB

But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.

Isaiah 44:7 · BSB

Who then is like Me? Let him say so! Let him declare his case before Me, since I established an ancient people. Let him foretell the things to come, and what is to take place.

1 Corinthians 11:34 · BSB

If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.

Colossians 2:5 · BSB

For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

1 Chronicles 6:32 · BSB

They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

“and”

Acts 14:23 2 Timothy 2:2

Acts 14:23 · BSB

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

2 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

Also

Acts 11:30

Acts 11:30 · BSB

This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

6An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.

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