Verse 5

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you—

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Av denne grunn forlot jeg deg på Kreta, for at du skulle sette i orden det som mangler og utnevne eldste i hver by, som jeg hadde befalt deg.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Av denne grunn har jeg latt deg bli igjen på Kreta for å sette i stand det som mangler og oppnevne eldste i hver by, som jeg har befalt deg:

• Norsk King James

  Av denne grunn lot jeg deg bli værende i Kreta, for at du skulle ordne de tingene som mangler, og innsatte eldste i hver by, som jeg hadde gitt deg ansvar for:

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Derfor lot jeg deg bli igjen på Kreta for å sette i orden det som manglet, og innsette eldste i hver by, slik jeg påla deg,

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  For denne grunn lot jeg deg bli igjen på Kreta, så du kunne ordne opp i det som gjenstår og innsette eldste i hver by, slik jeg befalte deg:

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Dette er grunnen til at jeg lot deg bli igjen på Kreta, så du kunne rette opp det som mangler, og innsette eldste i hver by, slik som jeg påla deg:

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  For denne grunn lot jeg deg bli i Kreta, at du skulle ordne det som manglet, og innsette eldste i hver by, slik jeg hadde pålagt deg:

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Av denne grunn forlot jeg deg på Kreta, for at du skal ordne opp i det som mangler og oppnevne eldste i hver by, slik jeg tidligere hadde betrodd deg.

• gpt4.5-preview

  Av denne grunn etterlot jeg deg på Kreta, for at du skulle ordne det som fortsatt mangler, og innsette eldste i hver by slik jeg påla deg.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Av denne grunn etterlot jeg deg på Kreta, for at du skulle ordne det som fortsatt mangler, og innsette eldste i hver by slik jeg påla deg.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Derfor lot jeg deg bli igjen på Kreta, for at du skulle bringe i orden det som er galt, og innsette eldste i hver by, slik som jeg påla deg.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  I left you in Crete for this reason, so that you might set in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you.

• biblecontext

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• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Derfor lot jeg deg bli igjen på Kreta, så du kunne ordne det som var ufullstendig og innsette eldste i hver by, slik jeg påla deg:

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Derfor efterlod jeg dig paa Creta, at du skulde indrette, hvad som fattedes, og indsætte Ældste i hver Stad, som jeg befoel dig,

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  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:

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Av denne grunn etterlot jeg deg på Kreta, for at du skulle ordne de gjenstående sakene og utnevne eldste i hver by, slik jeg har pålagt deg:

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Jeg etterlot deg på Kreta av denne grunnen, at du skulle sette i stand det som manglet, og utnevne eldste i hver by, slik jeg påla deg;

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Derfor etterlot jeg deg på Kreta, for at du skulle rette opp det som mangler og innsette eldste i hver by, slik jeg befalte deg,

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  For denne oppgaven lot jeg deg bli igjen på Kreta, slik at du skulle ordne opp i det som enda manglet, og innsette eldste i hver by, slik jeg påla deg;

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Jeg tok deg ikke med meg da jeg dro fra Kreta, slik at du kunne gjøre det som var nødvendig for å sette ting i orden der, ved å sette menn i autoritet over menighetene i hver by, slik jeg sa til deg;

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  For this cause left I ye in Creta that thou shuldest performe that which was lackynge and shuldest ordeyne elders in every citie as I apoynted the.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  For this cause left I the in Creta, that thou shuldest perfourme that which was lackynge, and shuldest ordeyne Elders in euery cite, as I appoynted ye.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For this cause left I thee in Creta, that thou shouldest continue to redresse the thinges that remaine, and shouldest ordeine Elders in euery citie, as I appointed thee,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For this cause left I thee in Creta, that thou shouldest refourme ye thynges that are left, and ordayne elders in euerye citie, as I had appoynted thee:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ 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:

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  For this cause left I thee in Crete, that the things lacking thou mayest arrange, and mayest set down in every city elders, as I did appoint to thee;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  I did not take you with me when I went away from Crete, so that you might do what was necessary to put things in order there, placing men in authority over the churches in every town, as I said to you;

• World English Bible (2000)

  I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  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.

Referenced Verses

• Acts 14:23 : 23 And when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.
• Acts 27:7 : 7 And when we had sailed slowly for many days, and barely came opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us, we sailed under Crete, opposite Salmone;
• 1 Tim 1:3 : 3 As I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that you might instruct some that they teach no other doctrine,
• 2 Tim 2:2 : 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
• Acts 27:12 : 12 And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to sail from there also, if by any means they might reach Phoenix, to winter there; which is a harbor of Crete, facing southwest and northwest.
• Acts 27:21 : 21 But after long abstinence, Paul stood forth in their midst, and said, Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete, and incurred this harm and loss.
• 1 Cor 11:34 : 34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And I will set the rest in order when I come.
• 1 Cor 14:40 : 40 Let all things be done decently and in order.
• Col 2:5 : 5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing to see your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
• 1 Chr 6:32 : 32 And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem; and then they waited on their office according to their order.
• Eccl 12:9 : 9 Moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
• Isa 44:7 : 7 And who, like Me, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? And the things that are coming, and shall come, let them show to them.
• Acts 2:11 : 11 Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
• Acts 11:30 : 30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.