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. The island lying in the Aegean Sea still bears the ancient name. It is about 140 miles long by about 30 wide.
that = in order that, Gr, hina,
set in order. Greek. epidiorthoo. Only here.
the... wanting. Literally the loft things. Compare Titus 3:13.
ordain = appoint. Greek. kathistemi. First occurrence Matthew 24:45.
elders. See Acts 20:17. Compare 1 Timothy 5:17, App-189.
in every city. city by city, Gr, kata (Ale 104. x. 2) polin.
appointed, Greek. diatasso. Occurs sixteen times, generally "command".