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:
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
NASB:
This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,
KJV:
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
NASB:
These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
KJV:
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
NASB:
This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.
KJV:
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
NASB:
For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever,
KJV:
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
NASB:
in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world.
KJV:
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
NASB:
For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.