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.

For 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.

He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.