Qualifications of the Elders to be appointed, 5-9.

Titus 1:5. Note the importance of organization to preserve pure doctrine in the Church. It was part of the apostolic function to institute Church officers. Paul engaged in this when he left Crete. But the word ordain (used of deacons in Acts 6:3) tells nothing of how the elders were selected or appointed.

Elders probably more than one in every city. [See Excursus on the Eldership.]

As I had appointed, verbally, before leaving.

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