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The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.
NIV
For this reason I left you [behind] in Crete, that you might set right what was defective and finish what was left undone, and that you might appoint elders and set them over the churches (assemblies) in every city as I directed you.
AMP
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:
KJV