Titus 1:5

Titus chapter 1 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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;

Context

v.4to Titus, my true child after a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.

v.5This passage

v.6if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 2:11

    Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our tongues the mighty works of God.

  • Acts 27:21

    And when they had been long without food, then Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have set sail from Crete, and have gotten this injury and loss.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:40

    But let all things be done decently and in order.

  • Acts 27:7

    And when we had sailed slowly many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not further suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete, over against Salmone;

  • Colossians 2:5

    For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:34

    If any man is hungry, let him eat at home; that your coming together be not unto judgment. And the rest will I set in order whensoever I come.