Titus 1:1-5

1Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is according to godliness; 2In hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the world began;1 3But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed to me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; 4To Titus, my own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

5For this cause I left 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:2