Titus 1:5

Titus’ Task on Crete

1:5 The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

Titus 1:9

1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, ¹  so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching ²  and correct those who speak against it.

[1:9]  ¹ tn Grk “the faithful message in accordance with the teaching” (referring to apostolic teaching).

[1:9]  ² tn Grk “the healthy teaching” (referring to what was just mentioned).