Titus 1:5

King James Version (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:

Translations

Titus 1:5 - Amplified Bible

For this reason I left you [behind] in Crete, that you might set right what was defective {and} finish what was left undone, and that you might appoint elders {and} set them over the churches (assemblies) in every city as I directed you.

Titus 1:5 - American Standard Version

For 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;

Titus 1:5 - Bible in Basic English

I did not take you with me when I went away from Crete, so that you might do what was necessary to put things in order there, placing men in authority over the churches in every town, as I said to you;

Titus 1:5 - Darby Bible

For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou mightest go on to set right what remained [unordered], and establish elders in each city, as *I* had ordered thee:

Titus 1:5 - English Standard Version

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–

Titus 1:5 - King James Version

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:

Titus 1:5 - La Biblia de las Americas

Por esta causa te dejé en Creta, para que pusieras en orden lo que queda, y designaras ancianos en cada ciudad como te mandé,

Titus 1:5 - The Message

I left you in charge in Crete so you could complete what I left half-done. Appoint leaders in every town according to my instructions. As you select them, ask, "Is this man well-thought-of? Is he committed to his wife? Are his children believers? Do they respect him and stay out of trouble?" It’s important that a church leader, responsible for the affairs in God’s house, be looked up to—not pushy, not short-tempered, not a drunk, not a bully, not money-hungry. He must welcome people, be helpful, wise, fair, reverent, have a good grip on himself, and have a good grip on the Message, knowing how to use the truth to either spur people on in knowledge or stop them in their tracks if they oppose it.

Titus 1:5 - New American Standard Bible

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,

Titus 1:5 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Por esta causa te dejé en Creta, para que pusieras en orden lo que queda, y designaras ancianos en cada ciudad como te mandé.

Titus 1:5 - World English Bible

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

Titus 1:5 - Young's Living Translation

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that the things lacking thou mayest arrange, and mayest set down in every city elders, as I did appoint to thee;

Titus 1:5 - Additional Comments

In verses 5-9 we see a list of the qualities of a godly man. See also Acts 6:3 and 1 Tim 3:1-9. What qualities do we see here?
* blameless - is literally, "without indictment or accusation, unchargeable." He is one who has nothing that can be brought against him. This word stands at the head of the list as the general or broad quality that covers the whole of an elderife. Those qualifications that follow give the many details which will test his blamelessness. His lifestyle is such that no one can legitimately accuse him of conduct which is not befitting a mature believer and one who is a steward of God. He is not perfect or without room for improvement in any of these areas, but "blameless" is consistently a descriptor of his life. The following traits need to overall be descriptive of his life. Place your name before each of these. Can you, and it sound right? Would your wife and children agree?
* husband of one wife - married and dedicated to her; not easily distracted by other women
* his children are faithful in their relationship to God, not found in dissipation (spending time on useless and wasteful things) or insubordination (lack of respect to elders)
* a steward of God - he conscientiously and faithfully manages what money and belongings God has given him
* not self-willed - is known for focusing on others rather than self; is selfless
* not quick-tempered, self-controlled - not easily angered; doesn't have a short fuse; forgives quickly and totally; is patient; has control over his emotions
* not given to wine - see notes on Prov 23:29
* not violent - does not act with violence in speech, writing, or physically towards others; controls himself physically
* not greedy for money - how much of a passion do you have for wealth, for increase? how much time do you spend on it? how consumed are you? how freely do you give?
* hospitable - makes people feel welcome in his presence, whether at home or any other place
* lover of what is good - does he like the things that God likes, and reject the things He doesn't?
* sober-minded - acts rationally, makes thoughtful decisions; thinks clearly when making decisions; decision-making is respected by family and friends
* just - acts fairly to people without prejudice; makes fair, tough decisions when needed
* holy - is involved in the things God approves of, and avoid what God doesn't approve of; speaks the same way; people can see his relationship with God
* holds fast God's word, soundly, to exhort and convict - does he work to have a good grasp of God's word? can you see progress in his understanding of God through His word?

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