1 Timoteus 1
1 Paulus, Kristi Jesu Apostel efter Befaling af Gud, vor Frelser, og Kristus Jesus, vort Håb,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
2 til Timotheus, sit ægte Barn i Troen: Nåde, Barmhjertig Fred fra Gud Fader og Kristus Jesus vor Herre!
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 Det var derfor, jeg opfordrede dig til at blive i Efesus, da jeg drog til Makedonien, for at du skulde påbyde visse Folk ikke at føre fremmed Lære
As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines
4 og ikke at agte på Fabler og Slægtregistre uden Ende, som mere fremme Stridigheden end Guds Husholdning i Tro.
or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
5 Men Påbudets Endemål er Kærlighed af et rent Hjerte og af en god Samvittighed og af en uskrømtet Tro,
The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
6 hvorfra nogle ere afvegne og have vendt sig til intetsigende Snak,
Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.
7 idet de ville være Lovlærere uden at forstå, hverken hvad de sige, eller hvorom de udtale sig så sikkert.
They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.
8 Men vi vide, at Loven er god, dersom man bruger den lovmæssigt,
Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
9 idet man veed dette, at Loven ikke er sat for den retfærdige, men for lovløse og ulydige, ugudelige og Syndere, ryggesløse og vanhellige, for dem, som øve Vold imod deres Fader og Moder, for Manddrabere,
We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers,
10 utugtige, Syndere imod Naturen, Menneskerøvere, Løgnere, Menedere, og hvad andet der er imod den sunde Lære,
for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching
11 efter den salige Guds Herligheds Evangelium, som er blevet mig betroet.
that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
12 Jeg takker ham, som gjorde mig stærk, Kristus Jesus, vor Herre, fordi han agtede mig for tro, idet han satte mig til en Tjeneste,
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
13 skønt jeg forhen var en Bespotter og en Forfølger og en Voldsmand; men der blev vist mig Barmhjertighed, thi jeg gjorde det vitterligt i Vantro,
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
14 Ja, vor Herres Nåde viste sig overvættes rig med Tro og Kærlighed i Kristus Jesus.
And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
15 Den Tale er troværdig og al Modtagelse værd, at Kristus Jesus kom til Verden for at frelse Syndere, iblandt hvilke jeg er den største"
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
16 Men derfor blev der vist mig Barmhjertighed, for at Jesus Kristus kunde på mig som den første vise hele sin Langmodighed, til et Forbillede på dem, som skulle tro på ham til evigt Liv. (aiōnios g166)
But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
17 Men Evighedens Konge, den uforkrænkelige, usynlige, eneste Gud være Pris og Ære i Evighedernes Evigheder! Amen. (aiōn g165)
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
18 Dette Påbud betror jeg dig, mit Barn Timotheus, ifølge de Profetier, som tilforn ere udtalte over dig, at du efter dem strider den gode Strid,
Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,
19 idet du har Tro og en god Samvittighed, hvilken nogle have stødt fra sig og lidt Skibbrud på Troen;
holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
20 iblandt dem ere Hymenæus og Aleksander, hvilke jeg har overgivet til Satan, for at de skulle tugtes til ikke at bespotte.
Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
