1 Timothy 1
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
这封信来自保罗，我是耶稣基督以救世主上帝和我们的希望耶稣基督之权威，指定的使徒。
2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
本信函写给我们真正的儿子提摩太，因为你们相信上帝。愿你们拥有来自父上帝和我们主基督耶稣的恩惠、怜悯和平安。
3 As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines
我在去马其顿的路上，曾劝你留在以弗所，这样就可以嘱咐某些人不要宣讲错误想法。
4 or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
也不要关心没有凭据的传说和无穷尽的家谱；这种事情只会引起争论，不会帮助我们理解我们所相信的上帝。
5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
我之所以坚持这一点，是因为这样我们可能会获得来自纯粹心灵的爱，来自干净良心和对上帝真诚的信。
6 Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.
有些人偏离了这些事情，并最终开始胡说八道
7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.
他们野心勃勃地想要做律法教师，却不明白自己讲的是什么，大肆宣扬的又是什么。
8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
现在我们意识到，律法只要正确使用就是好的。
9 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,
我们也知道律法本来不是为良善正直的好人而设，而是为那些无法无天、忽视法律的人而设。它适用于那些不需要上帝、不虔诚、从不圣洁形式、完全不虔诚的人。它适用于那些弑父杀母的人、杀人犯、
10 for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching
淫乱的、亲男色的、拐带人口的、说谎的、做假见证的，以及反对正道的人。
11 that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
我们所称颂的上帝委托我宣讲的荣耀福音，决定了这一切。
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
我感谢赐我力量、我们的主基督耶稣，因为他认为我有值得信赖，派我服侍他。
13 I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
尽管我曾经亵渎上帝，迫害和虐待上帝的子民，但上帝仍然怜悯于我，因为我是在无知和不信的情况下才那样做。
14 And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
我们主的恩典充满我的身体，随着基督耶稣里给我的信心和爱，这恩典满溢出来。
15 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
你应该相信、所有人都应该接纳一句话。“基督耶稣降临世间，为了拯救罪人。”我就是其中最大的罪人。
16 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)
因为这个缘故，我蒙受怜悯, 让基督耶稣在我这最大罪人的身上，显示他无尽的耐心，为后来信他得永生的人作榜样。 (aiōnios g166)
17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
愿万世君王、不朽无形的唯一上帝，永远拥有尊贵荣耀。阿门。 (aiōn g165)
18 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,
提摩太，我的儿子，这些是我想给你的指示，遵循那些让你走到现在的预言，这样你就能为良善而战斗。
19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
常保对上帝的信，要有干净的良心。有些人拒绝这样做，他们对上帝的信就彻底破坏了。
20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
许米乃和亚历山大就是这样的人，我已经“把他们交给撒旦”，让他们学会不要亵渎上帝。
