but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior;

To (A)Titus, a true son in our common faith:

Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and [a]the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

Qualified Elders

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should (B)set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you—

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  1. Titus 1:4 NU Christ Jesus

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