2 Timoteus 2
1 Du derfor, mit Barn! bliv stærk ved Naaden i Kristus Jesus;
You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that 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.
All that you have been taught by me in the hearing of many witnesses, you must hand on to trusty men who shall themselves, in turn, be competent to instruct others also.
3 Vær med til at lide ondt som en god Kristi Jesu Stridsmand.
As a good soldier of Christ Jesus accept your share of suffering.
4 Ingen, som gør Krigstjeneste, indvikler sig i Livets Handeler — for at han kan behage den, som tog ham i Sold.
Every one who serves as a soldier keeps himself from becoming entangled in the world's business--so that he may satisfy the officer who enlisted him.
5 Og ligesaa, naar nogen møder i Væddekamp, bliver han dog ikke bekranset, dersom han ikke kæmper lovmæssigt.
And if any one takes part in an athletic contest, he gets no prize unless he obeys the rules.
6 Den Bonde, som arbejder, bør først have Del i Frugterne.
The harvestman who labours in the field must be the first to get a share of the crop.
7 Mærk, hvad jeg siger; Herren vil jo give dig Indsigt i alle Ting.
Mark well what I am saying: the Lord will give you discernment in everything.
8 Kom Jesus Kristus i Hu, oprejst fra de døde, af Davids Sæd, efter mit Evangelium,
Never forget that Jesus Christ has risen from among the dead and is a descendant of David, as is declared in the Good News which I preach.
9 for hvilket jeg lider ondt lige indtil at være bunden som en Misdæder; men Guds Ord er ikke bundet.
For preaching the Good News I suffer, and am even put in chains, as if I were a criminal: yet the word of God is not imprisoned.
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 reason I endure all things for the sake of God's own people; so that they also may obtain salvation--even the salvation which is in Christ Jesus--and with it eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
11 Den Tale er troværdig; thi dersom vi ere døde med ham, skulle vi ogsaa leve med ham;
Faithful is the saying: "If we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;
12 dersom vi holde ud, skulle vi ogsaa være Konger med ham; dersom vi fornægte, skal ogsaa han fornægte os;
"If we patiently endure pain, we shall also share His Kingship; "If we disown Him, He will also disown us;
13 dersom vi ere utro, forbliver han dog tro; thi fornægte sig selv kan han ikke.
"And even if our faith fails, He remains true--He cannot prove false to 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.
Bring all this to men's remembrances, solemnly charging them in the presence of God not to waste time in wrangling about mere words, a course which is altogether unprofitable and tends only to the ruin 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.
Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame.
16 Men hold dig fra den vanhellige, tomme Snak; thi saadanne ville stedse gaa videre i Ugudelighed,
But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety,
17 og deres Ord vil æde om sig som Kræft. Iblandt dem ere Hymenæus og Filetus,
and their teaching will spread like a running sore. Hymenaeus and Philetus are men of that stamp.
18 som ere afvegne fra Sandheden, idet de sige, at Opstandelsen er allerede sket, og de forvende Troen hos nogle.
In the matter of the truth they have gone astray, saying that the Resurrection is already past, and so they are overthrowing 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 God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."
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.
Now in a great house there are not only articles of gold and silver, but also others of wood and of earthenware; and some are for specially honourable, and others for common use.
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 a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he himself will be for specially honourable use, consecrated, fit for the Master's service, and fully equipped 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;
Keep a strong curb, however, on your youthful cravings; and strive for integrity, good faith, love, peace, in company with all who pray to the Lord with pure hearts.
23 og afvis de taabelige og uforstandige Stridigheder, efterdi du ved, at de avle Kampe.
But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels;
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 bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs.
25 med Sagtmodighed irettesættende dem, som modsætte sig, om Gud dog engang vilde give dem Omvendelse til Sandheds Erkendelse,
He must speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full knowledge of the truth
26 og de kunde blive ædru igen fra Djævelens Snare, af hvem de ere fangne til at gøre hans Villie.
and recover sober-mindedness and freedom from the Devil's snare, though they are now entrapped by him to do his will.
