Titus 1:4-6
New King James Version
4 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
5 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— 6 if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, (C)having faithful children not accused of [b]dissipation or insubordination.
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Titus 1:4-6
English Standard Version
4 To Titus, (A)my true child in (B)a common faith:
(C)Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Qualifications for Elders
5 (D)This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and (E)appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 6 (F)if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife,[a] and his children are believers[b] and not open to the charge of (G)debauchery or insubordination.
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