Titus 1:5

For . . . cause. Greek. charin, occurrence Titus 1:11 . See Ephesians 3:1 , Ephesians 3:14 .

left. Greek. kataleipo . The texts read apoleipd, as 2 Timothy 4:20 .

in. App-104 .

Crete. The island lying in the Aegean Sea still bears the ancient name. It is about 140 miles long by about 30 wide.

that = in order that, Gr, hina ,

set in order . Greek. epidiorthoo . Only here.

the . . . wanting . Literally the loft things. Compare Titus 3:13 .

ordain = appoint. Greek. kathistemi. First occurrence Matthew 24:45 .

elders . See Acts 20:17 . Compare 1 Timothy 5:17 , App-189 .

in every city = city by city, Gr, kata (Ale 104. x. 2) polin .

appointed , Greek. diatasso . Occurs sixteen times, generally "command".