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Berean Standard Bible

“The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.”

Titus 1:5

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Paul left Titus on the island of Crete to strengthen the young churches there. He begins by reminding Titus of the task he was given.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

World English Bible (WEB)

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;

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:

American Standard Version (ASV)

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;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por esta causa te dejé en Creta, para que corrigieses lo que falta, y pusieses ancianos por las villas, así como yo te mandé:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Te dejé en la isla de Creta para que pusieras en orden lo que quedó pendiente y te pedí que nombraras líderes en las iglesias de cada pueblo, de acuerdo con las instrucciones que te di.

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