2 Timothy 2
1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Na wo, Timoteo me ba, Kristo Yesu yɛ mmɔborɔhunufo, enti ma ɔnhyɛ wo den.
2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
Fa nsɛm a wotee sɛ mereka akyerɛ adansefo bebree no, na fa hyɛ nnipa a wugye wɔn di na wobetumi akyerɛ afoforo nso nsa.
3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Sɛ amanehunu ba wo so a, mia wʼani tena sɛ Kristo Yesu sraani pa.
4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
Ɔsraani mmfa ne ho nhyehyɛ afisɛm mu, efisɛ ɔpɛ sɛ ɔsɔ ne panyin ani.
5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
Saa ara nso na obi a ɔfra akansi mu a otu mmirika no rentumi nni nkonim gye sɛ odi akansi no mmara so.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
Ɛsɛ okuafo mmɔdemmɔfo sɛ odi kan nya ne nnɔbae bi.
7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
Dwene nsɛm a mereka yi ho, efisɛ Awurade bɛma woate biribiara ase.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
Kae Dawid aseni Yesu Kristo a wonyan no fi awufo mu sɛnea wɔkaa no wɔ Asɛmpa a mekaa ho asɛm no mu no.
9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
Esiane sɛ meka Asɛmpa no nti mihu amane, mpo, wɔagu me nkɔnsɔnkɔnsɔn sɛ ɔdebɔneyɛni. Nanso wonguu Onyankopɔn asɛm no nkɔnsɔnkɔnsɔn ɛ.
10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
Ɛno nti, migyina biribiara a ɛbɛba me so no ano ma wɔn a wɔapaw wɔn no sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a wɔn nso benya nkwagye ne anuonyam a enni awiei a ɛwɔ Kristo Yesu mu no bi. (aiōnios g166)
11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
Nsɛm a ɛsɛ sɛ wode wo ho to so ni: “Sɛ yɛne no wui a, yɛne no bɛtena ase.
12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
Sɛ yɛampa abaw a yɛne no bedi hene. Sɛ yɛpa no a, ɔno nso bɛpa yɛn.
13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
Sɛ yɛnyɛ nokwafo a, ɔno de, ɔyɛ ɔnokwafo efisɛ ɔrensan nʼasɛm.”
14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
Monkae mo nkurɔfo wɔ eyi ho na mommɔ wɔn kɔkɔ wɔ Onyame anim se wɔnnham wɔn nsɛm ho, na mfaso biara nni so; na ɛsɛe atiefo adwene kɛkɛ.
15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Bɔ mmɔden sɛ wobɛyɛ odwumayɛni a womfɛre Onyankopɔn adwuma no yɛ ho, na kyerɛ nokware a ɛwɔ Onyankopɔn asɛm no mu no, na woafata nʼanim.
16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
Twe wo ho fi nsɛnhuhuw a ɛho ntew ho, efisɛ ɛno na ɛpam nnipa fi Onyankopɔn ho.
17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
Nea wɔkyerɛ no te sɛ akisikuru a ɛtrɛw fa ɔhonam no ani. Saa akyerɛkyerɛfo yi mu baanu ne Himeneo ne Fileto.
18 who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
Wɔaman afi nokware no ho na wɔka kyerɛ agyidifo bi se, yɛn wusɔre no atwam dedaw nam saa asɛm no so sɛe wɔn adwene.
19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Nanso obi rentumi nhinhim fapem dennen a Onyankopɔn ato no, efisɛ wɔakyerɛw wɔ so se, “Awurade nim wɔn a wɔyɛ ne de,” na “Ɛsɛ obiara a ɔka se ɔyɛ Awurade de no sɛ ɔtwe ne ho fi bɔne ho.”
20 A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.
Nkuku ne nkaka wɔ ofi kɛse mu. Ebi wɔ hɔ a wɔde dwetɛ na ayɛ, bi nso wɔde sikakɔkɔɔ na ayɛ. Wɔde dua na ayɛ bi na afoforo nso wɔde dɔte. Ebi wɔ hɔ a ɛwɔ hɔ ma nnapɔnna bi na afoforo nso de di dwuma daa.
21 So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
Sɛ obi tew ne ho fi saa nneɛma bɔne no ho a, wɔde no bɛyɛ nnwuma sononko efisɛ watu ne ho asi hɔ, asiesie ne ho ama ne wura sɛ dwuma pa biara a ɛsɛ sɛ odi no, obedi.
22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Guan fi mmerantebere mu akɔnnɔ ho, na tiw nneɛma a ɛho tew te sɛ: trenee, gyidi, ɔdɔ ne asomdwoe a ɛka wo ne wɔn a wofi koma pa mu bɔ mu frɛ Awurade ma ɔboa no akyi.
23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
Mfa wo ho nhyehyɛ nkwasea akyinnye a ɛmfa hwee mma no mu, efisɛ ɛde akasakasa ba.
24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
Ɛnsɛ sɛ Awurade somfo ne obi nya akasakasa. Ɛsɛ sɛ ɔyɛ ayamye ma obiara. Ɛsɛ sɛ ɔyɛ ɔkyerɛkyerɛfo pa a ɔwɔ boasetɔ nso
25 He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
a sɛ wɔn a wɔne no di asi fom a, ɔtɔ ne bo ase teɛ wɔn, sɛ ebia Onyankopɔn bɛsakra wɔn adwene ama wɔahu nokware no.
26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
Na wɔn adwene mu ada hɔ na wɔaguan afi ɔbonsam a wakyekyere wɔn ama wɔyɛ nʼapɛde no afiri mu.
