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Titus 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Titus 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Titus chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Qualifications for Elders
“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: wanting: or, left undone”
Titus 1:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Titus 1:5
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting—The verb ἐπιδιορθόω (epidiorthoō, to straighten further/set right) indicates ongoing correction. The Cretan church had foundational issues requiring apostolic authority. Paul's absence necessitated a duly authorized representative (Titus) to complete the organizational work.And ordain elders in every city (καταστήσῃς πρεσβυτέρους, katastēsēs presbyterous)—"appoint elders," not by congregational democracy but apostolic authority. Presbyteros (elder) emphasizes maturity and experience. The phrase in...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Titus 1:5
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“and had prayed with fasting”
“stay at Ephesus that you might charge certain men not to teach a different doctrine”
“because the Preacher was wise”
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
“commit the same to faithful men”
“sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.”
“and will declare it”
“let him eat at home”
“and had come with difficulty opposite Cnidus”
“the majority advised going to sea from there”