1 Timothy 3
1 Anyone who aspires to be an elder [in the congregation] (OR, a bishop) desires a noble/honorable task.
Wiarygodne to słowa: Jeśli ktoś pragnie biskupstwa, pragnie dobrej pracy.
2 [Since that is a task that others should respect], an overseer must [live] in such a way that [no one] can truly (say that he has done [anything that is] wrong/find fault with him). Specifically, [he must be] faithful to his wife. He must think clearly [about what he does]. He must be able to control his behavior. He must be sensible. He must be dignified/respectable. He must welcome and care for guests. He must be able to teach [God’s truth] well.
Biskup więc ma być nienaganny, mąż jednej żony, czujny, trzeźwy, przyzwoity, gościnny, zdolny do nauczania;
3 He must not be a drunkard. He must not be ready/quick to fight [those who make him angry]. On the contrary, he must be gentle and he must not be quarrelsome. He must not be greedy for a lot of money.
Nieoddający się piciu wina, nieskłonny do bicia, niełakomy na brudny zysk, ale opanowany, niekłótliwy, niechciwy;
4 He must lead and care for his own household/family well. For example, he must be a man whom his children obey and completely respect,
Dobrze rządzący własnym domem, trzymający dzieci w posłuszeństwie i wszelkim szacunku;
5 because if anyone does not know how he should lead well and care for well the people who live in his own house, (he certainly cannot care for God’s congregation!/how can he care for God’s congregation?) [RHQ]
Jeśli bowiem ktoś nie umie rządzić własnym domem, jakże będzie mógł troszczyć się o kościół Boży?
6 He must not be one who has just recently [trusted in Jesus], because [if you choose a man] like that, he might become conceited/proud [because you chose him so soon]. As a result of his being conceited/proud, God will condemn him like he condemned the devil [because he was conceited/proud].
Nie nowicjusz, żeby nie wbił się w pychę i nie wpadł w potępienie diabelskie.
7 Moreover, [an elder must live] in such a way that non-Christians speak well of him, because [if he conducts himself like] that, people will not say evil things about him, and the devil will not capture/trap him [MET] [like people capture animals] in a trap.
Musi też mieć dobre świadectwo od tych, którzy są na zewnątrz, żeby nie [ściągał na siebie] hańby i nie wpadł w sidła diabła.
8 [Those whom you choose to serve as] deacons likewise [must be ones who conduct themselves suitably/appropriately. Specifically], they must be (serious/worthy that people respect them). They must (be sincere/mean what they say). They must not like to drink a lot of alcohol. They must not (be greedy/have a strong desire to get money).
Diakoni także [mają być] poważni, niedwulicowi, nienadużywający wina, niełakomi na brudny zysk;
9 They must sincerely believe the message that [God] has now revealed [to us].
Zachowujący tajemnicę wiary w czystym sumieniu.
10 [Like you do for the elders], you must examine ([their character/how they conduct their lives]) [before you appoint them to serve]. Then if they are without fault, let them serve as deacons.
I niech będą najpierw wypróbowani, a potem niech służą, jeśli są nienaganni.
11 Their wives (OR, The women who are deacons) likewise [must conduct themselves suitably/appropriately. Specifically, they must be] (serious/worthy that people respect them). They must not speak evil about people. They must not drink a lot of alcohol. They must be faithful in everything that they do.
[Ich] żony także [niech będą] poważne, nierzucające oszczerstw, trzeźwe, wierne we wszystkim.
12 Deacons must be faithful to their wives, and they must lead well and care well for their children and [other] people in their houses.
Diakoni niech będą mężami jednej żony, rządzący dobrze dziećmi i własnymi domami.
13 Because if deacons serve well, people will respect them, and they will be able [to speak] very boldly/confidently about what they believe concerning Christ Jesus.
Ci bowiem, którzy dobrze pełnią służbę, zyskują sobie zaszczytny stopień i wielką śmiałość w wierze, która jest w Chrystusie Jezusie.
14 Although I hope that I will come and visit you soon, I am writing these things to you [now]
Piszę ci to, mając nadzieję, że wkrótce przybędę do ciebie.
15 in order that if I (am delayed/things prevent me from visiting to you soon), you will know how believers should conduct their lives [and you will be able to teach that to them]. [I am talking about] all those who are members of God’s family, all the congregations that belong to the all-powerful God, all those who uphold/support [MET] the true [message].
A gdybym się opóźniał, [piszę, abyś] wiedział, jak należy postępować w domu Bożym, który jest kościołem Boga żywego, filarem i podporą prawdy.
16 It is certainly true that [the message that God] has now revealed is very wonderful! From it, we learn this spiritual truth that we say/sing about [Christ] (OR, We affirm this teaching to be true and very important.) It is what shows us how to live (in a godly manner/in a manner that pleases God). It is what God has now revealed, even though it was not known before. [We] ([affirm/say that it is true]) concerning Jesus Christ that, He is the one who appeared on the earth in a human body. God’s Spirit showed/demonstrated that he is/was truly the Messiah (OR, that he always acted righteously); Angels saw him; people preached about him in many nations; People in many parts of the world believed the message about him. God took him up into heaven.
A bez wątpienia wielka jest tajemnica pobożności: Bóg objawiony został w ciele, usprawiedliwiony w Duchu, widziany był przez anioły, głoszony był poganom, uwierzono mu na świecie, wzięty został w górę do chwały.
