1 Timothy 6
1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
Alle de, som ere Trælle under Aag, skulle holde deres egne Herrer al Ære værd, for at ikke Guds Navn og Læren skal bespottes.
2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
Men de, der have troende Herrer, maa ikke ringeagte dem, fordi de ere Brødre, men tjene dem desto hellere, fordi de, som nyde godt af deres gode Gerning, ere troende og elskede. Lær dette, og forman dertil!
3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, (logos) even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
Dersom nogen fører fremmed Lære og ikke holder sig til vor Herres Jesu Kristi sunde Ord og til den Lære, som stemmer med Gudsfrygt,
4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof comes envy, strife, railings, evil questionings,
han er opblæst, skønt han intet ved, men er syg for Stridigheder og Ordkampe, hvoraf kommer Avind, Kiv, Forhaanelser, ond Mistanke
5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw yourself.
og idelige Rivninger hos Mennesker, som ere fordærvede i Sindet og berøvede Sandheden, idet de mene, at Gudsfrygten er en Vinding.
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Vist nok er Gudsfrygten sammen med Nøjsomhed en stor Vinding.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
Thi vi have intet bragt ind i Verden, det er da aabenbart, at vi ej heller kunne bringe noget ud derfra.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
Men naar vi have Føde og Klæder, ville vi dermed lade os nøje.
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Men de, som ville være rige, falde i Fristelse og Snare og mange ufornuftige og skadelige Begæringer, som nedsænke Menneskene i Undergang og Fortabelse;
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
thi Pengegridskheden er en Rod til alt ondt; og ved at hige derefter ere nogle farne vild fra Troen og have gennemstunget sig selv med mange Smerter.
11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, (agape) patience, meekness.
Men du, o Guds Menneske! fly disse Ting; jag derimod efter Retfærdighed, Gudsfrygt, Tro, Kærlighed, Udholdenhed, Sagtmodighed;
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, unto which you are also called, and have professed a good profession before many witnesses. (aiōnios g166)
strid Troens gode Strid, grib det evige Liv, til hvilket du er bleven kaldet og har aflagt den gode Bekendelse for mange Vidner. (aiōnios g166)
13 I give you charge in the sight of God, who replenishes life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
Jeg byder dig for Guds Aasyn, som holder alle Ting i Live, og for Kristus Jesus, som vidnede den gode Bekendelse for Pontius Pilatus,
14 That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
at du holder Budet uplettet, ulasteligt indtil vor Herres Jesu Kristi Aabenbarelse,
15 Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
hvilken den salige og alene mægtige, Kongernes Konge og Herrernes Herre skal lade til Syne i sin Tid;
16 Who only has immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. (aiōnios g166)
han, som alene har Udødelighed, som bor i et utilgængeligt Lys, hvem intet Menneske har set, ikke heller kan se; ham være Ære og evig Magt! Amen! (aiōnios g166)
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy; (aiōn g165)
Byd dem, som ere rige i den nærværende Verden, at de ikke hovmode sig, ej heller sætte Haab til den usikre Rigdom, men til Gud, som giver os rigeligt alle Ting at nyde; (aiōn g165)
18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
at de gøre godt, ere rige paa gode Gerninger, gerne give, meddele
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
og saaledes opsamle sig selv en god Grundvold for den kommende Tid, for at de kunne gribe det sande Liv.
20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to your trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
O, Timotheus! vogt paa den betroede Skat, idet du vender dig bort fra den vanhellige, tomme Snak og Indvendingerne fra den falskelig saakaldte Erkendelse,
21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.
hvilken nogle have bekendt sig til og ere afvegne fra Troen. Naaden være med dig!
