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 were the elders, or bishops, that Paul approved of; — men that had living faith, a pure conscience, a blameless life.
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Titus 1:5
5 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: