Titus 1:5

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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:

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What does Titus 1:5 mean?

The character and qualification of pastors, here called elders and bishops, agree with what the apostle wrote to Timothy.

Key themes

GraceGood worksOrderLeadership

Read with

Keep this verse inside Titus 1:5-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Titus 1:6 Titus 1:7 Ephesians 2:8 2 Corinthians 12:9

Glossary

City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
Crete Place: Biblical island. Modern identification: Crete.