Tit 1:5-9 | PNT | STEP | For this cause left I thee . Paul had then been in Crete, attended by Titus, and had left him there to set the churches in order. In Crete . The things that are wanting . Not only in organization, but in instruction and practice. Ordain . "Appoint" (Revised Version). The mode of appointing is not here indicated. Elders . See notes on . In every city . A plurality were to be appointed wherever there were churches.

Titus 1:5-9

For this cause left I thee. Paul had then been in Crete, attended by Titus, and had left him there to set the churches in order.

In Crete.

The things that are wanting. Not only in organization, but in instruction and practice.

Ordain. "Appoint" (Revised Version). The mode of appointing is not here indicated.

Elders. See notes on 1Ti 3:1-6.

In every city. A plurality were to be appointed wherever there were churches. If any be blameless. The appointment is conditioned on finding the right kind of men. For a discussion of the qualifications, see notes on 1Ti 3:1-6. For a bishop. An elder and bishop were then different names for the same office.

See PNT 1Ti 3:1.

Must be. Unless he has these traits he must not be appointed.

Blameless. No charge against him. Compare and see notes on 1Ti 3:2-3. A lover of hospitality.

See PNT 1Ti 3:2. Holding fast the faithful word. Sound in the gospel doctrine, and able to teach it to others, as well as to refute opposers.