Titus 1:5 · KJV

"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:"

King James Version

Passage Context

³But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

⁴To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

⁵For 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:

⁶If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

⁷For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to the need for order in your life?

What does it mean for you to set things in order?

When have you taken on a leadership role in your community?

Life Application

leadership

Consider ways you can take initiative in your community or church to promote order and growth.

service

Volunteer for a leadership position or service role where you can help organize and support others.

People in This Verse

TitusNT

A companion of Paul, Titus was a Greek who played a significant role in the early church. He was entrusted with important tasks, including the establishment of church leaders.

First appearance: 2 Corinthians 2:13

Places in This Verse

Crete(Crete, Greece today)

An island in the Mediterranean, Crete was home to a diverse population and early Christian communities. It served as a strategic location for spreading the Gospel.

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