1 Timothy 4
1 [God’s] Spirit has clearly told us that in later times some people will stop believing the [teaching] that [all of us] believe. Instead, they will listen to [evil] spirits who deceive [people. They will also believe the false] doctrines/teachings that [they receive from] these evil spirits.
Der Geist sagt bestimmt, daß in den künftigen Zeiten manche vom Glauben abfallen und Irrgeistern und Lehren von den Dämonen sich hingeben werden,
2 The people who teach those false doctrines/teachings are liars! And they do not feel at all guilty [MET] [when they teach such teachings]!
Menschen, die mit heuchlerischem Sinne Lügen reden und die an ihrem eigenen Gewissen gebrandmarkt sind,
3 [For example], they forbid [believers] to marry [because they say that it makes us unacceptable to God]. They also [command] that people abstain from [eating certain] foods. But God created such foods in order that we can eat them! We who believe [in Christ] know the true [teaching], and we thank [God for the food that he gives us. That is why we] can eat it.
Menschen, die das Heiraten verbieten und den Genuß gewisser Speisen, die Gott geschaffen hat, damit sie von den Gläubigen, die die Wahrheit erkannt haben, mit Danksagung genossen würden.
4 [We can eat all kinds of food] because God has created all [food], and it is all good. We should not refuse to eat certain kinds of food if we thank [God for it] when we eat it.
Denn alles, was Gott geschaffen hat, ist gut und nichts verwerflich, wenn es nur mit Danksagung genossen wird.
5 It is acceptable [to God] because God [long ago] said [that all things that he made are good], and because we pray that God will bless it.
Geheiligt wird es ja durch das Wort Gottes und durch Gebet.
6 When you teach these things to your fellow believers, you will be showing that you, [whom] Christ Jesus [appointed], serve them well. You will have become strong [spiritually] (by holding fast/by obeying) the true message that [we all] believe.
Wenn du dies den Brüdern ans Herz legst, dann wirst du ein guter Diener Christi Jesu sein, der sich an den Worten des Glaubens und an der rechten Lehre nährt; sie hast du dir ja zur Richtschnur genommen.
7 You must completely reject godless, silly/foolish stories [from your ancestors that old people tell]. Keep training yourself so that you have more (godly behavior/behavior that pleases God).
Altweiberfabeln aber und Albernheiten weise ab; übe dich vielmehr für die Frömmigkeit.
8 [Some people say], “It helps us in some ways if we exercise our bodies.” But [I say that] people benefit very much if they live (in a godly way/in a way that pleases God), because [if people live in a godly way, that] will benefit them both while they live now and when they live in the future life [in heaven].
Die Leibesübung bringt wenig Nutzen, die Frömmigkeit dagegen ist zu allem nützlich, weil sie die Verheißung hat für dieses Leben und für das künftige.
9 Those are words that are absolutely true, and everybody should believe them!
Dies Wort ist wahr und wohl wert, daß es allgemein angenommen werde.
10 This is the reason why we work so hard [DOU] [for others], because we confidently expect that God, who is all-powerful, [will do the things that he has promised]. He is the one who [wants to] save all people, [so he protects them]. He certainly [protects us] who believe [in Christ]!
Denn dafür mühen wir uns ab und kämpfen wir, weil wir unsere Hoffnung auf den lebendigen Gott gesetzt haben, den Retter aller Menschen, vor allem der Gläubigen.
11 Command these things and teach these things.
Dies sollst du einschärfen und lehren.
12 [Timothy], by the way you conduct your life, show the believers [in your congregation] how they should conduct their lives. Specifically, speak [good things], conduct yourself [well], love [people], trust [God], and be pure in every way. If you do all that, no one will [have any reason] (to belittle/to treat you disrespectfully) because of your being young.
Niemand schätze dich deiner Jugend wegen gering. Sei vielmehr ein Vorbild für die Gläubigen im Wort, im Wandel, in Liebe, im Glauben, in der Reinheit.
13 Until I come, be sure that you read [the Scriptures to the congregation] and that you exhort/urge them [to obey the Scriptures], and teach them.
Bis ich komme, widme dich der Vorlesung, dem Ermahnen und dem Lehren.
14 Do not forget [to use] the [abilities that God] gave to you as a result of [people/us] (prophesying/telling what God revealed to them) [about you], and as a result of the elders putting their hands on you [to commission/appoint you to do God’s work].
Achte die Gnadengabe in dir nicht gering, die dir verliehen ward zufolge Weissagung und unter der Handauflegung des Presbyteriums.
15 Do these things [that I have told] you to do! (Concentrate on them/Do them [sincerely and] wholeheartedly) in order that everyone may see that you are improving [in how you do them].
Nimm dies zu Herzen, gehe ganz darin auf, damit dein Fortschritt allen offenkundig sei.
16 Be careful that you [conduct] yourself well. By continuing to do that, you will save yourself. And if you continue [to teach the good] doctrine/teaching, the result of your teaching will be that [God] will save the people who listen to you.
Achte auf dich selbst und auf die Lehre, halte daran fest. Denn wenn du dies tust, wirst du dich selbst und deine Hörer retten.
