but (A)at the proper time revealed His word in (B)the proclamation (C)with which I was entrusted (D)according to the commandment of (E)God our Savior;

To (F)Titus, (G)my true [a]son [b]in a (H)common faith: (I)Grace and peace from God the Father and (J)Christ Jesus our Savior.

Qualifications of Elders

For this reason I left you in (K)Crete, that you would set in order what remains and (L)appoint (M)elders in every city as I directed you,

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  1. Titus 1:4 Or child
  2. Titus 1:4 Lit according to

and which now at his appointed season(A) he has brought to light(B) through the preaching entrusted to me(C) by the command of God(D) our Savior,(E)

To Titus,(F) my true son(G) in our common faith:

Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.(H)

Appointing Elders Who Love What Is Good(I)

The reason I left you in Crete(J) was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint[a] elders(K) in every town, as I directed you.

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  1. Titus 1:5 Or ordain