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Crete, that you might set in order the things lacking and might appoint elders in every town, as I directed you, <a href="/kjv/titus/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/titus/1.htm">New King James Version</a> For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you— <a href="/nasb_/titus/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, <a href="/nasb/titus/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, <a href="/nasb77/titus/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For this reason I left you in Crete, that you might set in order what remains, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, <a href="/lsb/titus/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, <a href="/amp/titus/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For this reason I left you behind in Crete, so that you would set right what remains unfinished, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, <a href="/csb/titus/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The reason I left you in Crete was to set right what was left undone and, as I directed you, to appoint elders in every town. <a href="/hcsb/titus/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The reason I left you in Crete was to set right what was left undone and, as I directed you, to appoint elders in every town: <a href="/asv/titus/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/cev/titus/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I left you in Crete to do what had been left undone and to appoint leaders for the churches in each town. As I told you, <a href="/erv/titus/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/titus/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I left you in Crete to do what still needed to be done-appointing spiritual leaders in every city as I directed you. <a href="/gnt/titus/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> I left you in Crete, so that you could put in order the things that still needed doing and appoint church elders in every town. Remember my instructions: <a href="/isv/titus/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> The reason I left you in Crete was to complete what still needed to be done and to appoint elders in every city, as I myself commanded you. <a href="/msb/titus/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/titus/1.htm">NET Bible</a> The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. <a href="/nheb/titus/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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; <a href="/wbt/titus/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou shouldst set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: <a href="/wey/titus/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have left you behind in Crete in order that you may set right the things which still require attention, and appoint Elders in every town, as I directed you to do; <a href="/web/titus/1.htm">World English Bible</a> 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— <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/titus/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For this cause I left you in Crete, that you may arrange the things lacking, and may set elders down in every city, as I appointed to you, <a href="/blb/titus/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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, <a href="/ylt/titus/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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; <a href="/slt/titus/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this I left thee in Crete, that thou shouldest rectify things left behind, and set elders in the city, as I directed thee:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/titus/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and shouldest ordain priests in every city, as I also appointed thee: <a href="/cpdv/titus/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this reason, I left you behind in Crete: so that those things which are lacking, you would correct, and so that you would ordain, throughout the communities, priests, (just as I also ordained you) <a href="/nabre/titus/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For this reason I left you in Crete so that you might set right what remains to be done and appoint presbyters in every town, as I directed you, <a href="/nrsvce/titus/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I left you behind in Crete for this reason, so that you should put in order what remained to be done, and should appoint elders in every town, as I directed you:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/titus/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For this cause I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are wanting and ordain elders in every city where there is a need as I had commanded you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/titus/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For this reason I had left you in Crete, that you might set right those things that are lacking, and ordain Elders in each city just as I ordered you:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/titus/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I left you in Crete for this purpose, that you might set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I commanded you: <a href="/godbey/titus/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore I left you in Crete, in order that you may set in order remaining things, and establish elders in every city, as I commanded you; <a href="/haweis/titus/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For this purpose I left thee behind me at Crete, that thou mightest direct the regulations which remained to be executed, and that thou shouldest appoint presbyters in every city, as I charged thee to do: <a href="/mace/titus/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I left you in Crete, to regulate what was amiss, and to ordain pastors in every city, as I had appointed you, <a href="/wey/titus/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have left you behind in Crete in order that you may set right the things which still require attention, and appoint Elders in every town, as I directed you to do; <a href="/worrell/titus/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For this cause I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you; <a href="/worsley/titus/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou mightest set in order what remained, and ordain elders in every city as I directed thee: <a href="/parallel/titus/1-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sUo2G9e65Ig?start=38" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/titus/1.htm">Appointing Elders on Crete</a> 4To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. 5<a href="/greek/5484.htm" title="5484: charin (Prep) -- Accusative case of charis as preposition; through favor of, i.e. On account of.">The reason</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Toutou (DPro-GNS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/620.htm" title="620: apelipon (V-AIA-1S) -- From apo and leipo; to leave behind; by implication, to forsake.">I left</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2914.htm" title="2914: Krētē (N-DFS) -- Crete. Of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean.">Crete</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">was that</a> <a href="/greek/1930.htm" title="1930: epidiorthōsē (V-ASM-2S) -- From epi and a derivative of orthos; to straighten further, i.e. arrange additionally.">you would set in order</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what was</a> <a href="/greek/3007.htm" title="3007: leiponta (V-PPA-ANP) -- A primary verb; to leave, i.e. to fail or be absent.">unfinished</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2525.htm" title="2525: katastēsēs (V-ASA-2S) -- From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy.">appoint</a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyterous (Adj-AMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">in every</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polin (N-AFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">town,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1299.htm" title="1299: dietaxamēn (V-AIM-1S) -- To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.">directed</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a> 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. <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">1 Timothy 3:1-7</a> This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. / An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, / not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. ... <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a> As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines <a href="/1_corinthians/11-34.htm">1 Corinthians 11:34</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17</a> Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches. <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1-3</a> As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: / Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. <a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:10</a> Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a> So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28</a> Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Acts 20:17-28</a> From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. / When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia. / I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews. ... <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a> And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For this cause left I you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you:I left.<a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a> As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,Crete.<a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Acts 2:11</a> Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.<a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7,12,21</a> And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; … set.<a href="/1_chronicles/6-32.htm">1 Chronicles 6:32</a> And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.<a href="/ecclesiastes/12-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:9</a> And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.<a href="/isaiah/44-7.htm">Isaiah 44:7</a> And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them.wanting, or, left undone.<a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a> And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.<a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a> And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/4-52.htm">Amend</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Arrange</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-16.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-23.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/galatians/4-25.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Crete</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Defective</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">Mightest</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Ordain</a> <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">Placing</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm">Require</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">Right</a> <a href="/acts/22-14.htm">Shouldest</a> <a href="/acts/22-14.htm">Shouldst</a> <a href="/luke/21-28.htm">Straighten</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">Wanting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">Amend</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-2.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/exodus/40-4.htm">Arrange</a> <a href="/titus/1-14.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/titus/1-10.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/titus/1-6.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">City</a> <a href="/titus/1-12.htm">Crete</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Defective</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-2.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-8.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Mightest</a> <a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/exodus/28-41.htm">Ordain</a> <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">Placing</a> <a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Require</a> <a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Right</a> <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Shouldest</a> <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Shouldst</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-13.htm">Straighten</a> <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Wanting</a><div class="vheading2">Titus 1</div>1. <a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Paul greets Titus, who was left to finish the work in Crete.</a> 6. <a href="/titus/1-6.htm">How those chosen as ministers ought to be qualified.</a> 11. <a href="/titus/1-11.htm">The mouths of evil teachers to be stopped;</a> 12. <a href="/titus/1-12.htm">and what manner of men they be.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/titus/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/titus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/titus/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The reason I left you in Crete Paul is addressing Titus, a trusted companion and fellow worker in the early church. Crete is a significant island in the Mediterranean, known for its strategic location and diverse population. Historically, Crete had a reputation for moral laxity, as noted by ancient writers. Paul left Titus there to continue the work of establishing the church, indicating the importance of strong leadership in a challenging environment.was that you would set in order what was unfinished The phrase suggests that the church in Crete was in its early stages and needed further organization. This reflects the apostolic mission to ensure that new believers were grounded in sound doctrine and practice. The term "set in order" implies a systematic approach to establishing church governance and addressing any doctrinal or moral issues.and appoint elders in every town Elders, or presbyters, were to be appointed as leaders in each local congregation. This practice aligns with the early church's structure, where elders were responsible for teaching, shepherding, and maintaining doctrinal purity. The plural "elders" suggests a plurality of leadership, which was common in the early church to provide accountability and shared responsibility.as I directed you Paul's directive to Titus underscores the apostolic authority and the importance of adhering to the teachings and practices established by the apostles. This phrase highlights the continuity of church leadership and the transmission of apostolic tradition. It also reflects the mentorship relationship between Paul and Titus, emphasizing the role of discipleship in leadership development.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to Titus. He was a key figure in the early Christian church, responsible for spreading the Gospel and establishing churches. 2. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A trusted companion and fellow worker of Paul. He was left in Crete to organize the church and appoint elders. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a> An island in the Mediterranean Sea where Paul had established a church. Known for its diverse population and challenging cultural environment. 4. <a href="/topical/e/elders.htm">Elders</a> Leaders within the church who were to be appointed by Titus. Their role was to shepherd the church and maintain doctrinal purity. 5. <a href="/topical/c/church_organization.htm">Church Organization</a> The event of establishing church leadership and structure, which was crucial for the growth and stability of the early Christian communities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_in_the_church.htm">The Importance of Order in the Church</a> Paul emphasizes the need for order and structure within the church. This reflects God's nature as a God of order and not chaos. Church leadership is essential for maintaining doctrinal integrity and providing spiritual guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_elders.htm">The Role of Elders</a> Elders are to be appointed to lead and shepherd the church. Their role is crucial in teaching sound doctrine, providing pastoral care, and protecting the church from false teachings. <a href="/topical/d/delegation_and_trust_in_ministry.htm">Delegation and Trust in Ministry</a> Paul’s delegation of authority to Titus highlights the importance of trust and empowerment in ministry. Leaders should equip and trust others to carry out the work of the ministry. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_challenges_in_ministry.htm">Cultural Challenges in Ministry</a> Crete presented unique cultural challenges, yet Paul entrusted Titus to navigate these while establishing church leadership. This teaches us to be adaptable and discerning in different cultural contexts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_titus_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Titus 1</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women_pastors.htm">What does the Bible say about women as pastors?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_early_church_in_crete.htm">Titus 1:5 – Is there any historical or archaeological evidence for the organized church structure Paul describes existing in Crete at that early date? </a> <a href="/q/titus_2__are_its_morals_outdated_today.htm">Titus 2 – Are the social structures and moral codes presented here merely cultural artifacts that clash with today’s ethical and societal standards?</a> <a href="/q/titus_2__good_works_vs._faith_alone.htm">Titus 2 – How do we reconcile its emphasis on good works with other passages that stress salvation by faith alone? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/titus/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) For this cause left I thee in Crete.--The "cause" is discussed below. Crete--over whose Christian population Titus had been placed by St. Paul--was a well-known large and populous island in the Mediterranean. It lies geographically further south than any of the European islands, and, roughly speaking, almost at an equal distance from each of the three Old World continents--Europe, Asia, Africa. We identify it with the Caphtor of the Old Testament (<a href="/deuteronomy/2-23.htm" title="And the Avims which dwelled in Hazerim, even to Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelled in their stead.)">Deuteronomy 2:23</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/47-4.htm" title="Because of the day that comes to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remains: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.">Jeremiah 47:4</a>; <a href="/amos/9-7.htm" title="Are you not as children of the Ethiopians to me, O children of Israel? said the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?">Amos 9:7</a>). In modern times it is known by us as Candia. Very early it was the scene of an advanced civilisation. In the Odyssey it is mentioned as possessing ninety cities; in the Iliad as many as one hundred. Metellus added it, B.C. 69, to the Roman dominion. In the days of Augustus it was united into one province with Cyrene. It abounded with Jews of wealth and influence; this we learn from the testimony of Philo and of Josephus. It probably received the gospel from some of those of "Crete" who we are expressly told were present when the Spirit was poured on the Apostles on the first Pentecost after the Resurrection (<a href="/acts/2-11.htm" title="Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.">Acts 2:11</a>). The apparently flourishing state of Christianity on the island at this time was in great measure, no doubt, owing to the residence and labours among them of the Apostle St. Paul, whose work appears to have been mainly directed to preaching the gospel and to increasing the number of the converts, which, from the wording of <a href="/titus/1-5.htm" title="For this cause left I you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you:">Titus 1:5</a>, was evidently very great, elders (presbyters) being required in every city.The task of organising the Church had been left for a season. We are ignorant of the circumstance which summoned the old Apostle from the scene of what seems to have been most successful labours. He left behind him one of the ablest of his disciples, Titus--a tried and well-known Christian leader of the second half of the first century--to organise the church life and to regulate the teaching of the powerful and numerous Christian community of Crete. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/titus/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Were for are, A.V.; appoint for ordain, A.V.; gave thee charge for had appointed thee, A.V. Left I thee in Crete. We have no account of St. Paul's visit to Crete, nor do we know how the gospel was first brought to Crete. It may have been by some of those "Cretes" who were at Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost, and heard the apostles speak in their tongue "the wonderful works of God" (<a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Acts 2:11</a>), or by other Christian Jews visiting the Jewish community in Crete (note to ver. 1). If St. Paul was returning from Spain, and travelling by ship eastward, Crete would be on his way. The importance of the island, with which he made some acquaintance on his voyage from Caesarea to Rome (<a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7, 8</a>), and the large Jewish colony there, may naturally have inclined him to visit it. How long he remained there we do not know, but he did not stay long enough to organize the Church there completely. There were still things "wanting" (τὰ λείποντα), as it follows. This mention of Crete is an important chronological mark. The order of St. Paul's progress, as gathered from the three pastoral Epistles, is very distinct - Crete, Miletus, Troas, Macedonia, Corinth, Nicopolis, Rome. He dropped Titus at Crete, and left Timothy behind at Ephesus. The Epistle to Titus, therefore, is the first of the three pastoral Epistles, and this is borne out by another circumstance. When he wrote to Titus he had not made up his mind whether he should send Artemas or Tychicus to take his place in Crete when he rejoined the apostle (<a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Titus 3:12</a>). But when he wrote 2 Timothy he had sent Tychicus to Ephesus to replace Timothy (<a href="/2_timothy/4-12.htm">2 Timothy 4:12</a>), and Titus had already joined him, and been sent on by him to Dalmatia, presumably from Nicopolis. Set in order (ἐπιδιορθώσῃ); only here in the New Testament, and not found in the LXX. nor in classical Greek, except as a technical word in the art of rhetoric. But διορθόω is very common in classical Greek (see ἐπανόρθωσις, <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a>). The force of ἐπί in the compound here is "further," or "in addition." St. Paul had set the Church in order up to a certain point. But there were still certain things wanting, τὰ λείποντα (see <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Titus 3:13</a>; <a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22</a>); and these Titus was to supply and give the finishing touch to. Appoint (καταστήσῃς). This is a better rendering than the A.V. "ordain," because it is a general word for "to appoint, make." Probably the A.V. "ordain" was not intended to be taken in a strictly technical sense, but is used as in <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1</a>; <a href="/hebrews/8-3.htm">Hebrews 8:3</a>. The technical word was usually "to order." "The Ordering of Deacons," or "of Priests," is the title of the service in the Book of Common Prayer. "Meet to be ordered," "shall surcease from ordering," occur repeatedly in the rubrics, Elders (πρεσβυτέρους); i.e. presbyters, or priests (comp. <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a>; and see <a href="/acts/11-30.htm">Acts 11:30</a>, note). In every city (κατὰ πόλιν); city by city. The phrase has a peculiar significance in Crete, which used to be famous for its hundred cities. It shows, too, that Christianity was widely spread among the cities of the island. The germ of the episcopal office, one bishop and many presbyters, is here very conspicuous. <a href="/commentaries/titus/1-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The reason χάριν (charin) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5484.htm">Strong's 5484: </a> Accusative case of charis as preposition; through favor of, i.e. On account of. I left ἀπέλιπόν (apelipon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_620.htm">Strong's 620: </a> From apo and leipo; to leave behind; by implication, to forsake. you σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Crete Κρήτῃ (Krētē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2914.htm">Strong's 2914: </a> Crete. Of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean. [was] that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you would set in order ἐπιδιορθώσῃ (epidiorthōsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1930.htm">Strong's 1930: </a> From epi and a derivative of orthos; to straighten further, i.e. arrange additionally. what was τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. unfinished λείποντα (leiponta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3007.htm">Strong's 3007: </a> A primary verb; to leave, i.e. to fail or be absent. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. appoint καταστήσῃς (katastēsēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2525.htm">Strong's 2525: </a> From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy. elders πρεσβυτέρους (presbyterous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. in every κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). town, πόλιν (polin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. I ἐγώ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. directed διεταξάμην (dietaxamēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1299.htm">Strong's 1299: </a> To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc. you. σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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