2 Timoteus 2
1 Du derfor, mit Barn! bliv stærk ved Nåden i Kristus Jesus;
You therefore, my child, be strengthened 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 også til at lære andre.
The things you heard from me among many witnesses, entrust them to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.
3 Vær med til at lide ondt som en god Kristi Jesu Stridsmand.
Suffer hardship with me, as 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 soldier serves while entangled in the affairs of this life, so that he may please his superior officer.
5 Og ligeså, når nogen møder i Væddekamp, bliver han dog ikke bekranset, dersom han ikke kæmper lovmæssigt.
Also, if someone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes by the rules.
6 Den Bonde, som arbejder, bør først have Del i Frugterne.
It is necessary that the hardworking farmer receive his share of the crops first.
7 Mærk, hvad jeg siger; Herren vil jo give dig Indsigt i alle Ting.
Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8 Kom Jesus Kristus i Hu, oprejst fra de døde, af Davids Sæd, efter mit Evangelium,
Remember Jesus Christ, from David's seed, who was raised from the dead. This is according to my gospel message,
9 for hvilket jeg lider ondt lige indtil at være bunden som en Misdæder; men Guds Ord er ikke bundet.
for which I am suffering to the point of being bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound.
10 Derfor udholder jeg alt for de udvalgtes Skyld, for at også de skulle få Frelsen i Kristus Jesus med evig Herlighed. (aiōnios g166)
Therefore I endure all things for those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
11 Den Tale er troværdig; thi dersom vi ere døde med ham, skulle vi også leve med ham;
This is a trustworthy saying: “If we have died with him, we will also live with him.
12 dersom vi holde ud, skulle vi også være Konger med ham; dersom vi fornægte, skal også han fornægte os;
If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will 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, for he cannot deny himself.”
14 påmind om disse Ting, idet du besværger dem for Herrens Åsyn, at de ikke kives om Ord, hvilket er til ingen Nytte, men til Ødelæggelse for dem, som høre derpå.
Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
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.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no reason to be ashamed, who accurately teaches the word of truth.
16 Men hold dig fra den vanhellige, tomme Snak; thi sådanne ville stedse gå videre i Ugudelighed,
Avoid profane talk, which leads to more and more godlessness.
17 og deres Ord vil æde om sig som Kræft. Iblandt dem ere Hymenæus og Filetus,
Their talk will spread like cancer. Among them 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 gone astray from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already happened, and they destroy the faith of some.
19 Dog, Guds faste Grundvold står og har dette Segl: "Herren kender sine" og: "Hver den, som nævner Herrens Navn, afstå fra Uretfærdighed."
However, the firm foundation of God stands. It has this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his” and “Everyone who names the name of the Lord must depart from unrighteousness.”
20 Men i et stort Hus er der ikke alene Kar af Guld og Sølv, men også af Træ og Ler, og nogle til Ære, andre til Vanære.
In a wealthy home, there are not only containers of gold and silver. There are also containers of wood and clay. Some of these are for honorable use, and some for dishonorable.
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 someone cleans himself from dishonorable use, he is an honorable container. He is set apart, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
22 Men fly de ungdommelige Begæringer; jag derimod efter Retfærdighed, Troskab, Kærlighed og Fred sammen med dem, som påkalde Herren af et rent Hjerte;
Flee youthful lusts. Pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a clean heart.
23 og afvis de tåbelige og uforstandige Stridigheder, efterdi du ved, at de avle Kampe,
But refuse foolish and ignorant questions. You know that they give birth to arguments.
24 men en Herrens Tjener bør ikke strides, men være mild imod alle, dygtig til at lære, i Stand til at tåle ondt,
The Lord's servant must not quarrel. Instead he must be gentle toward all, able to teach, and patient.
25 med Sagtmodighed irettesættende dem, som modsætte sig, om Gud dog engang vilde give dem Omvendelse til Sandheds Erkendelse,
He must in meekness educate those who oppose him. God may perhaps give them repentance for the knowledge of the truth.
26 og de kunde blive ædru igen fra Djævelens Snare, af hvem de ere fangne til at gøre hans Villie.
They may become sober again and leave the devil's trap, after they have been captured by him for his will.
