2 Timoteus 2
1 Du derfor, mit Barn! bliv stærk ved Naaden i Kristus Jesus;
Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which [is] in Christ Jesus.
2 og hvad du har hørt af mig for mange Vidner, betro det til trofaste Mennesker, som kunne være dygtige ogsaa til at lære andre.
And the things thou hast heard of me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, such as shall be competent to instruct others also.
3 Vær med til at lide ondt som en god Kristi Jesu Stridsmand.
Take thy share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 Ingen, som gør Krigstjeneste, indvikler sig i Livets Handeler — for at han kan behage den, som tog ham i Sold.
No one going as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of life, that he may please him who has enlisted him as a soldier.
5 Og ligesaa, naar nogen møder i Væddekamp, bliver han dog ikke bekranset, dersom han ikke kæmper lovmæssigt.
And if also any one contend [in the games], he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully.
6 Den Bonde, som arbejder, bør først have Del i Frugterne.
The husbandman must labour before partaking of the fruits.
7 Mærk, hvad jeg siger; Herren vil jo give dig Indsigt i alle Ting.
Think of what I say, for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things.
8 Kom Jesus Kristus i Hu, oprejst fra de døde, af Davids Sæd, efter mit Evangelium,
Remember Jesus Christ raised from among [the] dead, of [the] seed of David, according to my glad tidings,
9 for hvilket jeg lider ondt lige indtil at være bunden som en Misdæder; men Guds Ord er ikke bundet.
in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.
10 Derfor udholder jeg alt for de udvalgtes Skyld, for at ogsaa de skulle faa Frelsen i Kristus Jesus med evig Herlighed. (aiōnios g166)
For this cause I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which [is] in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
11 Den Tale er troværdig; thi dersom vi ere døde med ham, skulle vi ogsaa leve med ham;
The word [is] faithful; for if we have died together with [him], we shall also live together;
12 dersom vi holde ud, skulle vi ogsaa være Konger med ham; dersom vi fornægte, skal ogsaa han fornægte os;
if we endure, we shall also reign together; if we deny, he also will deny us;
13 dersom vi ere utro, forbliver han dog tro; thi fornægte sig selv kan han ikke.
if we are unfaithful, he abides faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
14 Paamind om disse Ting, idet du besværger dem for Herrens Aasyn, at de ikke kives om Ord, hvilket er til ingen Nytte, men til Ødelæggelse for dem, som høre derpaa.
Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord not to have disputes of words, profitable for nothing, to the subversion of the hearers.
15 Gør dig Flid for at fremstille dig selv som prøvet for Gud, som en Arbejder, der ikke behøver at skamme sig, som rettelig lærer Sandhedens Ord.
Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.
16 Men hold dig fra den vanhellige, tomme Snak; thi saadanne ville stedse gaa videre i Ugudelighed,
But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
17 og deres Ord vil æde om sig som Kræft. Iblandt dem ere Hymenæus og Filetus,
and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18 som ere afvegne fra Sandheden, idet de sige, at Opstandelsen er allerede sket, og de forvende Troen hos nogle.
[men] who as to the truth have gone astray, saying that the resurrection has taken place already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19 Dog, Guds faste Grundvold staar og har dette Segl: „Herren kender sine‟ og: „Hver den, som nævner Herrens Navn, afstaa fra Uretfærdighed.‟
Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, [The] Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of [the] Lord withdraw from iniquity.
20 Men i et stort Hus er der ikke alene Kar af Guld og Sølv, men ogsaa af Træ og Ler, og nogle til Ære, andre til Vanære.
But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21 Dersom da nogen holder sig ren fra disse, han skal være et Kar til Ære, helliget, Husbonden nyttigt, tilberedt til al god Gerning.
If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, [in separating himself from them], he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.
22 Men fly de ungdommelige Begæringer; jag derimod efter Retfærdighed, Troskab, Kærlighed og Fred sammen med dem, som paakalde Herren af et rent Hjerte;
But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 og afvis de taabelige og uforstandige Stridigheder, efterdi du ved, at de avle Kampe.
But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.
24 Men en Herrens Tjener bør ikke strides, men være mild imod alle, dygtig til at lære, i Stand til at taale ondt,
And a bondman of [the] Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;
25 med Sagtmodighed irettesættende dem, som modsætte sig, om Gud dog engang vilde give dem Omvendelse til Sandheds Erkendelse,
in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of [the] truth,
26 og de kunde blive ædru igen fra Djævelens Snare, af hvem de ere fangne til at gøre hans Villie.
and that they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, [who are] taken by him, for his will.
