Titus 3
1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
Uwakumbushe kuwanyenyekea viongozi na mamlaka, kuwatii na kuwa tayari katika kila kazi njema.
2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing courtesy to all people.
Wakumbushe kutokumtendea mtu yeyote ubaya, waepuke majibizano, wawape nafasi watu wengine katika kufanya maamuzi, na kuonesha unyenyekevu kwa watu wote.
3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
Kwa kuwa sisi pia tulikuwa na mawazo potofu na wakaidi. Tulikuwa upotevuni na tulifanywa watumwa kwa tamaa nyingi na starehe. Tuliishi katika wivu na uovu. Tulichukiza na kuchukiana.
4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward humankind appeared,
Lakini wakati huruma ya Mungu mwokozi wetu na upendo wake kwa wanadamu ulipoonekana,
5 not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of rebirth and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
haikuwa kwa matendo yetu ya haki tuliyofanya, bali alituokoa kwa neema yake. Alituokoa kwa kutuosha kwa kuzaliwa upya na katika kufanywa upya kwa Roho Mtakatifu.
6 whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus (the) Messiah our Savior;
Mungu alimwaga Roho Mtakatifu kwa wingi juu yetu kupitia Yesu Kristo mwokozi wetu.
7 that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of everlasting life. (aiōnios g166)
Alifanya hivi ili kwamba, tukiwa tumehesabiwa haki kwa neema yake, tuwe washirika katika uhakika wa maisha ya milele. (aiōnios g166)
8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable for people;
Huu ni ujumbe wa kuaminika. Ninawataka myanene kwa ujasiri mambo haya, ili kwamba wale wanaomwamini Mungu wawe na dhamira juu ya kazi nzuri ambayo aliiweka mbele yao. Mambo haya ni mazuri na yanafaida kwa ajili ya watu wote.
9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Lakini jiepusheni na mijadala ya kipumbavu, nasaba, mashindano, na migongano kuhusu sheria. Mambo hayo hayana maana wala faida.
10 Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning;
Mkataeni yeyote anayesababisha migawanyiko kati yenu. Baada ya onyo moja ama mawili,
11 knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.
jueni kwamba mtu wa jinsi hiyo ameiacha njia iliyo sahihi na anatenda dhambi na kujihukumu mwenyewe.
12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
Nitakapomtuma kwako Artemi au Tikiko, harakisha uje kwangu huku Nikopoli ambapo nimeamua kukaa kipindi cha baridi.
13 Send Zenas, the Law scholar, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
Harakisha na umtume Zena mtaalamu katika sheria, na Apolo, pasipo kupungukiwa na kitu.
14 Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.
Watu wetu lazima wajifunze kujishughulisha katika kazi nzuri ambazo zinagusa mahitaji muhimu ili kwamba wasije wakawa wasiozaa matunda.
15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all.
Wote walio pamoja nami wanakusalimu. Wasalimu wale watupendao katika imani. Neema iwe nanyi nyote.
