4. I write to Titus, my true son in the faith that we have in common.May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour give you grace and peace.
5. I left you in Crete, so that you could put in order the things that still needed doing and appoint church elders in every town. Remember my instructions:
6. an elder must be blameless; he must have only one wife, and his children must be believers and not have the reputation of being wild or disobedient.
7. For since a church leader is in charge of God's work, he should be blameless. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered, or a drunkard or violent or greedy for money.
8. He must be hospitable and love what is good. He must be self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.