2 Timoteus 2
1 Du derfor, mit Barn! bliv stærk ved Naaden i Kristus Jesus;
And as for you, my son, be strengthened by 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 by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also.
3 Vær med til at lide ondt som en god Kristi Jesu Stridsmand.
Labor like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 Ingen, som gør Krigstjeneste, indvikler sig i Livets Handeler — for at han kan behage den, som tog ham i Sold.
No man, acting as a soldier for God, entangles himself in worldly matters, so that he may be pleasing to him for whom he has proven himself.
5 Og ligesaa, naar nogen møder i Væddekamp, bliver han dog ikke bekranset, dersom han ikke kæmper lovmæssigt.
Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.
6 Den Bonde, som arbejder, bør først have Del i Frugterne.
The farmer who labors ought to be the first to share in the produce.
7 Mærk, hvad jeg siger; Herren vil jo give dig Indsigt i alle Ting.
Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
8 Kom Jesus Kristus i Hu, oprejst fra de døde, af Davids Sæd, efter mit Evangelium,
Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the offspring of David, has risen again from the dead, according to my Gospel.
9 for hvilket jeg lider ondt lige indtil at være bunden som en Misdæder; men Guds Ord er ikke bundet.
I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. 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)
I endure all things for this reason: for the sake of the elect, so that they, too, may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory. (aiōnios g166)
11 Den Tale er troværdig; thi dersom vi ere døde med ham, skulle vi ogsaa leve med ham;
It is a faithful saying: that if we have died with him, we will 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 suffer, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
13 dersom vi ere utro, forbliver han dog tro; thi fornægte sig selv kan han ikke.
If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he is not able to 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.
Insist on these things, testifying before the Lord. Do not be contentious about words, for this is useful for nothing but the subversion of listeners.
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.
Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.
16 Men hold dig fra den vanhellige, tomme Snak; thi saadanne ville stedse gaa videre i Ugudelighed,
But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.
17 og deres Ord vil æde om sig som Kræft. Iblandt dem ere Hymenæus og Filetus,
And their word spreads like a cancer: among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 som ere afvegne fra Sandheden, idet de sige, at Opstandelsen er allerede sket, og de forvende Troen hos nogle.
who have fallen away from the truth by saying that the resurrection is already complete. And so they have subverted the faith of certain persons.
19 Dog, Guds faste Grundvold staar og har dette Segl: „Herren kender sine‟ og: „Hver den, som nævner Herrens Navn, afstaa fra Uretfærdighed.‟
But the firm foundation of God remains standing, having this seal: the Lord knows those who are his own, and all who know the name of the Lord depart 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 large house, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also those of wood and of clay; and certainly some are held in honor, but others in dishonor.
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 anyone, then, will have cleansed himself from these things, he shall be a vessel held in honor, sanctified and useful to the Lord, 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;
So then, flee from the desires of your youth, yet truly, pursue justice, faith, hope, charity, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
23 og afvis de taabelige og uforstandige Stridigheder, efterdi du ved, at de avle Kampe.
But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife.
24 Men en Herrens Tjener bør ikke strides, men være mild imod alle, dygtig til at lære, i Stand til at taale ondt,
For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,
25 med Sagtmodighed irettesættende dem, som modsætte sig, om Gud dog engang vilde give dem Omvendelse til Sandheds Erkendelse,
correcting with self-restraint those who resist the truth. For at any time God may give them repentance, so as to recognize the truth,
26 og de kunde blive ædru igen fra Djævelens Snare, af hvem de ere fangne til at gøre hans Villie.
and then they may recover from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.
