Titus 1:5

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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;
World English Bible (WEB)
For this{G5127} cause{G5484} left I{G2641}{(G5627)} thee{G4571} in{G1722} Crete{G2914}, that{G2443} thou shouldest set in order{G1930}{(G5672)} the things that are wanting{G3007}{(G5723)}, and{G2532} ordain{G2525}{(G5661)} elders{G4245} in every{G2596} city{G4172}, as{G5613} I{G1473} had appointed{G1299}{(G5668)} thee{G4671}:
Strong's King James
(5) For this I left you in Crete (Fleshy) that you would set right those remaining and appoint elders to every city as I ordered you.
The F.O.G*
[5] My purpose in leaving you on the island of Crete was strategic—you needed to bring order to the unfinished work there and appoint seasoned elders in every city, following the specific guidance I gave you.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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;
Young's Literal Translation

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