Titus 3
1 Paamind dem om at underordne sig Øvrigheder og Myndigheder, at adlyde, at være redebonne til al god Gerning,
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2 ikke at forhaane nogen, ikke være stridslystne, men milde og udvise al Sagtmodighed imod alle Mennesker.
to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
3 Thi ogsaa vi vare fordum uforstandige, ulydige, vildfarende, Slaver af Begæringer og mange Haande Lyster, vi levede i Ondskab og Avind, vare forhadte og hadede hverandre.
For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4 Men da Guds, vor Frelsers Godhed og Menneskekærlighed aabenbaredes,
But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,
5 frelste han os, ikke for de Retfærdigheds Gerningers Skyld, som vi havde gjort, men efter sin Barmhjertighed, ved Igenfødelsens Bad og Fornyelsen i den Helligaand,
not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
6 som han rigeligt udøste over os ved Jesus Kristus, vor Frelser,
whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
7 for at vi, retfærdiggjorte ved hans Naade, skulde i Haab vorde Arvinger til evigt Liv. (aiōnios g166)
that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of the consummate (aiōnios g166) life.
8 Den Tale er troværdig, og derom vil jeg, at du skal forsikre dem, for at de, som ere komne til Tro paa Gud, skulle lægge Vind paa at øve gode Gerninger. Dette er Menneskene godt og nyttigt.
This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
9 Men hold dig fra taabelige Stridigheder og Slægtregistre og Kiv og Kampe om Loven; thi de ere unyttige og frugtesløse.
but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
10 Et kættersk Menneske skal du afvise efter een og to Ganges Paamindelse,
Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,
11 da du ved, at en saadan er forvendt og synder, domfældt af sig selv.
knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.
12 Naar jeg sender Artemas til dig eller Tykikus, da gør dig Flid for at komme til mig i Nikopolis; thi der har jeg besluttet at overvintre.
When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
13 Zenas den lovkyndige og Apollos skal du omhyggeligt hjælpe paa Vej, for at intet skal fattes dem.
Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
14 Men lad ogsaa vore lære at øve gode Gerninger, hvor der er Trang dertil, for at de ikke skulle være uden Frugt.
Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
15 Alle, som ere hos mig, hilse dig. Hils dem, som elske os i Troen. Naaden være med eder alle!
All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
