The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. Cross References Acts 11:30 This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. Acts 27:7 After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. Acts 27:12 Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, if somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest. Acts 27:13 When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete. 1 Corinthians 4:17 That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. Titus 1:12 As one of their own prophets has said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons." Treasury of Scripture For this cause left I you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you: I left. 1 Timothy 1:3 Crete. Acts 2:11 Acts 27:7,12,21 set. 1 Chronicles 6:32 Ecclesiastes 12:9 Isaiah 44:7 wanting, or, left undone. Acts 14:23 2 Timothy 2:2 |