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1004 B
1004 B
a true son
Since Titus was not Paul's actual son, this could be translated as "you are like a son to me." (UDB)
our common faith
our common faith - This could be translated as "the faith in Christ that we both share" or "the same teachings that we both believe in."
Grace, mercy, and peace
This was a common greeting. This can also be translated as "May grace, mercy, and peace be yours" or "may you experience kindness, mercy, and peace within."
Christ Jesus our Savior
Christ Jesus our Savior - "Christ Jesus who is our Savior"
For this purpose
This can also be translated as "This is the reason"
I left you in Crete
This could be translated as "I told you to stay in Crete."
that you might set in order things not yet complete
that you might set in order things not yet complete - "so that you would finish arranging things that needed to done"
ordain elders
That is, "appoint elders" (See: UDB) or "designate elders"