提摩太前書 6
1 凡負軛為奴隸的，應認為自己的主人堪受各種尊敬，以免天主的名號和道理被人褻瀆。
Let all who are under the yoke as bond-servants count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
2 奴隸若是有信教的主人，也不可因他們是弟兄，便加以輕視，反要越發服事他們，因為得服事之惠的是信徒，是可愛的弟兄。你要拿這些事教訓人，勸勉人。
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they who receive the benefit are faithful and beloved. These things teach and exhort.
3 若有人講異端道理，不順從我們的主耶穌基督的健全道理，與那合乎虔敬的教訓，
If any one teacheth other doctrine, and assenteth not to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,
4 他必是妄自尊大，一無所知，患有辨論和舌戰之癖的人；由此而生出嫉妒、爭吵、謾罵、惡意的猜疑，
he is puffed up with pride, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, from which cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
5 以及心思敗壞和喪失理智者的口角；他們以為虔敬是獲利之源。
incessant disputings of men corrupted in their minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that godliness is gain.
6 的確，虔敨是一種獲的富源，但應有知足的心，
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 因為我們沒有帶什麼到世界上，同樣也不能帶走什麼，
For we brought nothing into the world; and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 只要我們有吃有穿，就當知足。
If we have, then, food and raiment, we will be therewith content.
9 至於那些想望致富的人，卻陷於誘感，墮入羅網和許多背理有害的慾望中，這慾望叫人沉溺於敗壞和滅亡人，
But they who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 貪愛錢財乃萬惡的根源；有些人曾因求錢財而離棄了信德，使e 了許刺心的痛苦。
For the love of money is a root of all evils; which some coveting have strayed away from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many pangs.
11 至於你，天主的人哪，你要躲避這些事；但要追求正義、虔敬、信德愛德、堅忍和良善，
But do thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on everlasting life, to which thou wast called, and didst profess the good profession before many witnesses. (aiōnios g166)
13 我在使萬有有生活的天主前和曾對般雀比拉多宣過美好誓言的基督耶穌前命令你，
I charge thee before God, who giveth life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who under Pontius Pilate testified the good profession,
14 務要保守這訓今，不受玷污，無可指摘，直到我們的主耶穌基督的顯現：
that thou keep the commandment without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15 在預定的時期使人看見這顯現的，是那麼真福，惟一全能者，萬王之王，萬王之之主，
which in his own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords,
who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable, whom no man hath seen, or can see; to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen. (aiōnios g166)
Charge those who are rich in this world that they be not high-minded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, (aiōn g165)
18 又要勸他們行善，在善工上致富，甘心施捨，樂意通財，
that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate,
19 為自己積蓄好的根基，以備將來能享受那真正的生命。
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life.
20 弟茂德啊，要保管所受的寄托，要躲避凡俗的空談，和假冒知識之名的反論。
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding the profane babblings, and oppositions of the falsely-called knowledge;
21 有些人自充有這知識，但終於失落了信德。願恩寵與你們同在!
which some professing, have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee.
