| Weymouth New Testament (WNT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 5 I have left you behind in Crete in order that you may set right the things which still require attention, and appoint Elders in every town, as I directed you to do; | 5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. |
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