KJV: For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
NASB: For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,
KJV: Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
NASB: holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.
KJV: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
NASB: He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
KJV: But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
NASB: But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.