2 Timoteus 2
1 Du derfor, mit Barn! bliv stærk ved Nåden i Kristus Jesus;
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in 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 også til at lære andre.
and the things which thou hast heard from me, before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3 Vær med til at lide ondt som en god Kristi Jesu Stridsmand.
Do thou therefore endure hardship, as becomes a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 Ingen, som gør Krigstjeneste, indvikler sig i Livets Handeler for at han kan behage den, som tog ham i Sold.
No one, that enters into military service, embarrasseth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him.
5 Og ligeså, når nogen møder i Væddekamp, bliver han dog ikke bekranset, dersom han ikke kæmper lovmæssigt.
And if any one contend in the public games, he gains not the crown unless he contend fairly.
6 Den Bonde, som arbejder, bør først have Del i Frugterne.
The husbandman must labour first, in order to partake of the fruits.
7 Mærk, hvad jeg siger; Herren vil jo give dig Indsigt i alle Ting.
Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
8 Kom Jesus Kristus i Hu, oprejst fra de døde, af Davids Sæd, efter mit Evangelium,
Remember Jesus Christ of the seed of David, who was raised 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.
for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; 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 submit to every thing for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is by 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;
It is an undoubted truth, if we are dead with Him, we shall 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 suffer, we shall also reign with Him: if we disown Him, He will also disown us.
13 dersom vi ere utro, forbliver han dog tro; thi fornægte sig selv kan han ikke.
If we are unfaithful, He continueth faithful notwithstanding; He cannot renounce 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.
These things remind them of, charging them before the Lord not to contend about words, which is profitable for nothing, and tends to the subversion of the hearers.
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.
Endeavour to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 Men hold dig fra den vanhellige, tomme Snak; thi sådanne ville stedse gå videre i Ugudelighed,
But avoid prophane empty harangues; for they will proceed to more impiety,
17 og deres Ord vil æde om sig som Kræft. Iblandt dem ere Hymenæus og Filetus,
and their discourse will eat like a gangrene. Of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus; who have erred from the truth,
18 som ere afvegne fra Sandheden, idet de sige, at Opstandelsen er allerede sket, og de forvende Troen hos nogle.
saying that the resurrection is already past; and subvert 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 foundation of God standeth firm, having this inscription, The Lord knoweth them that are his; and, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
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 great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, some for meaner uses.
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 therefore any one purify himself from these corruptions, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified and fitted for the Master's use, being 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 passions: and follow righteousness, fidelity, love, and peace, with all those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart:
23 og afvis de tåbelige og uforstandige Stridigheder, efterdi du ved, at de avle Kampe,
but foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels; for the servant of the Lord ought not to wrangle,
24 men en Herrens Tjener bør ikke strides, men være mild imod alle, dygtig til at lære, i Stand til at tåle ondt,
but to be gentle towards all men, ready to teach, patient under injuries,
25 med Sagtmodighed irettesættende dem, som modsætte sig, om Gud dog engang vilde give dem Omvendelse til Sandheds Erkendelse,
with meekness instructing those of different sentiments, not knowing but God may give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth;
26 og de kunde blive ædru igen fra Djævelens Snare, af hvem de ere fangne til at gøre hans Villie.
and they may awake out of the snare of the devil, who have been captivated by him to his will.
