I left you behind in Crete in order to finish putting things right and to appoint presbyters in every town as I told you,

he must hold by the sure truths of doctrine so as to be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and refute objections raised by any.]

not to embezzle, but to prove themselves truly faithful at all points, so as to be an ornament to the doctrine of God our Saviour in all respects.

Our people must really learn to profess honest occupations, so as to be able to meet such special occasions; they must not be idle.