Titus 1:5
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordFor 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, King James Version
In other translations
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;
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;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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;