Titus 1:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting,b and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: ”

Titus 1:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For this cause left I thee in Crete - Compare the notes, 1 Timothy 1:3 . On the situation of Crete, see the Introduction, Section 2. That thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanti...
Titus 1:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(6) For 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: (6) The first admonition: to ordain e...
Titus 1:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Appointment of Elders. Paul renews in writing instructions delivered orally to Titus during his recent visit to Crete. As in Asia ( 1 Timothy 3:1 ff.), the safeguard against error is a wisely...
Titus 1:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

For ... cause. Greek. charin, occurrence Titus 1:11 . See Ephesians 3:1 ; Ephesians 3:14 . left. Greek. kataleipo . The texts read apoleipd, as 2 Timothy 4:20 . in. App-104. Crete. T...
Titus 1:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

5. For this reason I left thee in Crete This preface clearly proves, that Titus is not so much admonished on his own account as recommended to others, that no one may hinder him. Paul testif...
Titus 1:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For 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: For this cause left I thee in Crete - That...
Titus 1:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Titus 1:5 .— Before he proceeds to the principal design of this epistle, the apostle briefly reminds Titus of his leaving him in Crete, to settle the churches which he had planted there, and to...
Titus 1:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For 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: Left I thee - `behind' (Alford), w...
Titus 1:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Greeting. Directions For Organising the Cretan Church 1-16. 'Paul an Apostle, to Titus his own son in the faith. In appointing elders in the towns of Crete, see to their character, and be sure tha...
Titus 1:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For this cause left I thee in Crete. — The “cause” is discussed below. Crete — over whose Christian population Titus had been placed by St. Paul — was a well-known large and populous island in the...
Titus 1:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 19 THE CHURCH IN CRETE AND ITS ORGANISATION THE APOSTLE'S DIRECTIONS FOR APPOINTING ELDERS. - Titus 1:5-7 THIS passage tells us a great deal about the circumstances which led to the wri...
Titus 1:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Appoint Fit Men over the Churches Titus 1:1-9 God's elect are known by their faith, and wherever they hear the voice of truth, which makes for godliness, they recognize and acknowledge it. They...
Titus 1:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Titus is not mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. From the letter we learn that he was a convert of the apostle. Moreover, we know that he was a Greek. This letter reached him while he was in Cret...
Titus 1:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(4) To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. (5) В¶ For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest...
Titus 1:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For this cause left I thee in Crete ,.... Not in his voyage to Rome, Acts 27:7 but rather when he came from Macedonia into Greece, Acts 20:2 . Crete is an island in the Mediterranean sea, now cal...
Titus 1:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For 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: Ver. 5. Set in order ] Gr. επιδιορθωση...
Titus 1:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For this cause left I thee in Crete Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean, being in length, from east to west, about 250 miles, in breadth about 50, and in circuit about 600; and...
Titus 1:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Paul writes both as a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, so that in the epistle considerate care is mingled with firm authority. His basis of writing is, first, the faith of God's elect;...
Titus 1:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ordination of Elders. A. D. 66. 5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest s...
Titus 1:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

In Crete; in Candia, as it is now called: see the Argument to this Epistle. Set in order the things that are wanting; set to rights things which I left undone, being hastened away to other places...
Titus 1:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

SECTION 1. Titus Must Set The Churches of Crete On The Right Path In the Light Of the False Teachers Who Are There ( Titus 1:5 to Titus 2:8 ). In this section Titus learns that he must appoint e...
Titus 1:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Titus 1:5 . That thou shouldest set in order. —St. Paul means that Titus should completely set right, upon a thorough basis, all the affairs of the Cretan Church....
Titus 1:5 - Scofield Reference Notes

wanting It is not at all a question of the presence in the assembly of persons having the qualifications of elders, made overseers by the Holy Spirit ( Acts 20:28 ) that such persons were in t...
Titus 1:5 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

While reading this chapter, we must understand that Titus was sent to Crete, to superintend the preaching of the gospel throughout that island. Crete was at that time inhabited by a people who were o...
Titus 1:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 1:1 . Paul, a servant of God, and not a servant of Moses. This style is much the same as in 2 Timothy 1:1 , respecting the promise of eternal life. This promise is according to the faith o...
Titus 1:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

Set in order the things that are wanting Church order I. In every christian community there should be the maintenance of order. Confusion in a Church is a calumny of Christ, and o...
Titus 1:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Titus 1:1 Knowledge for acknowledging, A.V.; according to for after, A.V. A servant of God (δοῦλος Θεοῦ); so in the superscriptions: Romans 1:1 ; Philippians 1:1 ,...
Titus 1:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

For 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 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 6:32 ; 1 Corinthians 11:34 ; 1 Corinthians 14:40 ; 1 Timothy 1:3 ; 2 Timothy 2:2 ; Acts 14:23 ; Acts 2:11 ; Acts 27:12 ; Acts 27:21 ; Acts 27:7 ; Colossians 2:5 ; Ecclesiaste...
Titus 1:5 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Epistle to Titus Titus 1:1-16 and Titus 2:1-15 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Epistle of Paul to Titus carries with it some very striking "admonitions which will be found most helpful to us....
Titus 1:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The things which are wanting — Which I had not time to settle myself. Ordain elders — Appoint the most faithful, zealous men to watch over the rest. Their character follows, Titus 1:6-9 . These we...

Titus 1:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Titus 1:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Titus 1:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Titus 1:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Titus 1:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Titus 1:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Titus 1:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Titus 1:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Titus 1:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Titus 1:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Titus 1:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Titus 1:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Titus 1:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Titus 1:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 1:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Titus 1:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Titus 1:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Titus 1:5 - Scofield Reference Notes

Titus 1:5 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Titus 1:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 1:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

Titus 1:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Titus 1:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Titus 1:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Titus 1:5 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Titus 1:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes