Titus 1:3-5
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by command of God our Savior;
4 To Titus, my true child in a common faith:
Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Titus in Crete
5 This is why I left you in Crete, that you might amend what was defective, and appoint elders[a] in every town as I directed you,
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- 1.5 elders: Each Christian community was ruled by a body of elders.
Titus 1:3-5
New International Version
3 and which now at his appointed season(A) he has brought to light(B) through the preaching entrusted to me(C) by the command of God(D) our Savior,(E)
4 To Titus,(F) my true son(G) in our common faith:
Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.(H)
Appointing Elders Who Love What Is Good(I)
5 The reason I left you in Crete(J) was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint[a] elders(K) in every town, as I directed you.
Footnotes
- Titus 1:5 Or ordain
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