Titus 1:3-5
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 God has revealed this in every era by spreading his word. I was entrusted with this word by the command of God our Savior.
4 To Titus, a genuine child in the faith we share.
Good will [a] and peace from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Savior are yours!
Guidelines for Leaders in the Church
5 I left you in Crete to do what still needed to be done—appointing spiritual leaders [b] in every city as I directed you.
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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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