Titus 3
1 Paamind dem om at underordne sig Øvrigheder og Myndigheder, at adlyde, at være redebonne til al god Gerning,
Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,
2 ikke at forhaane nogen, ikke være stridslystne, men milde og udvise al Sagtmodighed imod alle Mennesker.
not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards 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 there was a time when we also were deficient in understanding, obstinate, deluded, the slaves of various cravings and pleasures, spending our lives in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another.
4 Men da Guds, vor Frelsers Godhed og Menneskekærlighed aabenbaredes,
But when the goodness of God our Saviour, and His love to man, dawned upon us, not in consequence of things which we,
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,
as righteous men, had done, but as the result of His own mercy He saved us by means of the bath of regeneration and the renewal of our natures by the Holy Spirit,
6 som han rigeligt udøste over os ved Jesus Kristus, vor Frelser,
which He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 for at vi, retfærdiggjorte ved hans Naade, skulde i Haab vorde Arvinger til evigt Liv. (aiōnios g166)
in order that having been declared righteous through His grace we might become heirs to the Life of the Ages in fulfilment of our hopes. (aiōnios g166)
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 is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.
9 Men hold dig fra taabelige Stridigheder og Slægtregistre og Kiv og Kampe om Loven; thi de ere unyttige og frugtesløse.
But hold yourself aloof from foolish controversies and pedigrees and discussions and wrangling about the Law, for they are useless and vain.
10 Et kættersk Menneske skal du afvise efter een og to Ganges Paamindelse,
After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught;
11 da du ved, at en saadan er forvendt og synder, domfældt af sig selv.
for, as you know, a man of that description has turned aside from the right path and is a sinner 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.
After I have sent Artemas or Tychicus to you, lose no time in joining me at Nicopolis; for I have decided to pass the winter there.
13 Zenas den lovkyndige og Apollos skal du omhyggeligt hjælpe paa Vej, for at intet skal fattes dem.
Help Zenas the lawyer forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may have all they require.
14 Men lad ogsaa vore lære at øve gode Gerninger, hvor der er Trang dertil, for at de ikke skulle være uden Frugt.
And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.
15 Alle, som ere hos mig, hilse dig. Hils dem, som elske os i Troen. Naaden være med eder alle!
Every one here sends you greeting. Greet the believers who hold us dear. May grace be with you all.
