Titus 1:5

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Titus’ Task on Crete The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

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  • Acts 14:23 : 23 When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed.
  • Acts 27:7 : 7 We sailed slowly for many days and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus. Because the wind prevented us from going any farther, we sailed under the lee of Crete off Salmone.
  • 1 Tim 1:3 : 3 Timothy’s Task in Ephesus As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,
  • 2 Tim 2:2 : 2 And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.
  • Acts 27:12 : 12 Because the harbor was not suitable to spend the winter in, the majority decided to put out to sea from there. They hoped that somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there.
  • Acts 27:21 : 21 Since many of them had no desire to eat, Paul stood up among them and said,“Men, you should have listened to me and not put out to sea from Crete, thus avoiding this damage and loss.
  • 1 Cor 11:34 : 34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you assemble it does not lead to judgment. I will give directions about other matters when I come.
  • 1 Cor 14:40 : 40 And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.
  • Col 2:5 : 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
  • 1 Chr 6:32 : 32 They performed music before the sanctuary of the meeting tent until Solomon built the LORD’s temple in Jerusalem. They carried out their tasks according to regulations.
  • Eccl 12:9 : 9 Concluding Epilogue: Qoheleth’s Advice is Wise Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs.
  • Isa 44:7 : 7 Who is like me? Let him make his claim! Let him announce it and explain it to me– since I established an ancient people– let them announce future events!
  • Acts 2:11 : 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs– we hear them speaking in our own languages about the great deeds God has done!”
  • Acts 11:30 : 30 They did so, sending their financial aid to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

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  • Titus 1:6-7
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    6An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

    7For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

  • 1 Tim 1:2-4
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    2to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

    3Timothy’s Task in Ephesus As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,

    4nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith.

  • 1 Pet 5:1-3
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    1Leading and Living in God’s Flock So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you:

    2Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

    3And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

  • Titus 1:3-4
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    3But now in his own time he has made his message evident through the preaching I was entrusted with according to the command of God our Savior.

    4To Titus, my genuine son in a common faith. Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior!

  • Titus 2:15
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    15So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

  • Acts 14:23
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    23When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed.

  • 1 Tim 1:18
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    18I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

  • 2 Cor 8:6
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    6Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.

  • 1 Tim 5:1-2
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    1Instructions about Specific Groups Do not address an older man harshly but appeal to him as a father. Speak to younger men as brothers,

    2older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters– with complete purity.

  • 1 Tim 5:17
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    17Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

  • 2 Tim 1:11
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    11For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.

  • 1 Tim 5:21
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    21Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.

  • Acts 20:17
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    17From Miletus he sent a message to Ephesus, telling the elders of the church to come to him.

  • 1 Cor 4:17
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    17For this reason, I have sent Timothy to you, who is my dear and faithful son in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church.

  • 1 Tim 4:11
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    11Command and teach these things.

  • 2 Cor 8:16
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    16The Mission of Titus But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you,

  • Titus 1:13
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    13Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

  • 1 Tim 5:7
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    7Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.

  • 2 Tim 2:2
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    2And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

  • 1 Tim 3:1-2
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    1Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons This saying is trustworthy:“If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

    2The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

  • Titus 2:7
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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

  • 1 Tim 2:7
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    7For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle– I am telling the truth; I am not lying– and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

  • Phlm 1:8
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    8Paul’s Request for Onesimus So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,

  • 1 Tim 5:14
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    14So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

  • Titus 2:1-2
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    1Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

  • Titus 3:1
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    1Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

  • 1 Thess 3:1-2
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    1So when we could bear it no longer, we decided to stay on in Athens alone.

    2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,

  • 1 Tim 4:13-14
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    13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

    14Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

  • 1 Cor 7:17
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    17The Circumstances of Your Calling Nevertheless, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each person, so must he live. I give this sort of direction in all the churches.

  • 1 Tim 3:15
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    15in case I am delayed, to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth.

  • 1 Tim 3:5
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    5But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?

  • 1 Tim 6:14
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    14to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

  • 3 John 1:5
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    5The Charge to Gaius Dear friend, you demonstrate faithfulness by whatever you do for the brothers(even though they are strangers).

  • Titus 3:8
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    8Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

  • 2 Pet 1:12
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    12Salvation Based on the Word of God Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have.

  • Col 1:25
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    25I became a servant of the church according to the stewardship from God– given to me for you– in order to complete the word of God,

  • 2 Pet 1:15
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    15Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.

  • Titus 1:1
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    1¶ Salutation From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,