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and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by command of God our Savior;

To Titus, my true child in a common faith:

Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

Titus in Crete

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. 1.5 elders: Each Christian community was ruled by a body of elders.

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)

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)

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.

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  1. Titus 1:5 Or ordain