5For 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;
5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you—
5 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:
Instructions to Titus in Crete
5 On account of this, I left you behind in Crete, in order that what remains may be set in order and you may appoint elders in every town, as I ordered you.
5For 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,
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,
5I left you on the island of Crete so you could complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I instructed you.
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