1 Timothy 6
1 As for slaves [DOU] [who are believers, teach them that they] should consider that it is right for them to honor their masters in every way. If they do that, people will not speak (against/evil about) God [MTY] and they will not speak (against/evil about) that which [we apostles] teach, [because they will see that the slaves are being respectful of their masters].
zoovelen als er dienstbaren zijn onder het juk moeten hun eigen meesters allen eerbied waardig achten, opdat de Naam van God en de leering niet gelasterd worden moge.
2 [Slaves] who have masters who believe [in Christ] must not be disrespectful to their masters just because their masters are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve [their masters] even better because [their masters] are fellow believers whom [God] loves and who benefit when [the slaves] serve them well. As you teach these things [to your congregation], exhort/urge [people] that they do them.
En die geloovige meesters hebben mogen dezen niet minachten omdat zij broeders zijn, maar zij moeten hen te meer dienen omdat zij geloovig en bemind zijn, als zijnde mededeelgenooten derzelfde weldaad. Onderwijs deze dingen en vermaan hen.
3 Some people teach things that are different. What they teach (does not agree with/is not like) the correct teaching that our Lord Jesus Christ [taught] (OR, that is about our Lord Jesus Christ). They do not say that we should conduct our lives (in a [godly manner/] a [manner that pleases God]).
Als iemand wat anders onderwijst en zich niet voegt naar de gezonde woorden van onzen Heere Jezus Christus, en naar het onderwijs dat naar de godvruchtigheid is,
4 Such people are very proud and do not understand anything [HYP]. Instead, they abnormally/wrongly desire to [argue about unimportant] matters and about certain words. As a result, [people who listen to them] (envy [others/] to have what others have). They quarrel [with others and with one another]. They say bad things about [others. They] suspect/think that [others] have evil ([motives/reasons for doing what they do]).
die is opgeblazen, niets wetende, maar razende over vraagstukken en redeneeringen, waaruit nijdigheid voortkomt, twist, lasteringen, kwade bedenkingen,
5 Their whole way of thinking has become completely wrong [because] they have rejected the true [doctrine/teaching]. As a result, they [mistakenly] think that (by practicing religion/by saying that they believe in God) they will gain a lot of [money].
krakeelingen van menschen die verdorven zijn van zin en van de waarheid beroofd, meenende dat de godvruchtigheid een gewin is.
6 [Well, we] truly do gain great [benefit] when we conduct our lives (in a [godly manner/] a [manner that pleases God]) and we are content [with what we have].
En de godvruchtigheid is een groot gewin met vergenoegdheid.
7 We brought nothing into the world [when we were born], and we cannot take anything out [of it when we die],
Want wij hebben niets in de wereld gebracht en het is zeker dat wij er ook niets kunnen uitdragen.
8 so if we have food and clothing, we should be satisfied with these.
Maar voedsel hebbende en deksel, zullen wij daarmede tevreden zijn.
9 But some people strongly desire to be rich. As a result, they [do wrong things to get money, and this will cause them to] be caught/trapped [MET] as animals get caught in traps. They foolishly desire many things, and those desires cause them to get hurt. And God will completely reject [them]!
Doch die willen rijk worden vallen in bekoring en in een strik en in vele dwaze en schadelijke begeerlijkheden, die de menschen doen zinken tot verderf en ondergang,
10 All kinds of bad things will happen to people who [PRS] desire to have a lot of money. Because some people longed for money, they have stopped believing the doctrine/teaching [that all of us believe] and they have caused themselves much grief/sadness.
want een wortel van alle kwaad is de gierigheid, waartoe sommigen zich begevende zijn afgedwaald van het geloof en zich zelven met vele smarten hebben doorstoken.
11 But as for you, who are a man who [serves God], (keep completely away from such love of money/do not be like the people who love money). Decide that you will do what is right, and that you will (be godly/do what pleases God). Decide that you will trust [God], and that you will love [others]. Endure [difficult circumstances]. Always be gentle [with people].
Maar gij, o mensch Gods! vlied deze dingen, en tracht naar rechtvaardigheid, godvruchtigheid, geloof, liefde, volharding, zachtmoedigheid.
12 Try earnestly and with all your energy/strength [MET] to live in accordance with what you believe. [Continue to do your tasks well in order that] you will know for sure that you will live eternally. Remember that [God] chose you to [live with him], and that when many elders were listening you said strongly ([what you believe/that you trust in Christ]). (aiōnios g166)
Strijd den goeden strijd des geloofs, grijp naar het eeuwige leven, waartoe gij geroepen zijt en de goede belijdenis beleden hebt voor het aangezicht van veel getuigen. (aiōnios g166)
13 God, who gives life to all things, knows everything that you do. Christ Jesus also knows everything that you do. He strongly declared what was true when [he was on trial before] Pontius Pilate.
Ik gebied u voor het aangezicht van God die alle dingen leven doet en van Christus Jezus die de goede belijdenis voor Pontius Pilatus beleden heeft,
14 I command you that as you keep all that in mind, in every way you (hold fast/obey) to what Christ has commanded us [DOU]. (Hold fast/obey) to those teachings in a way that our Lord Jesus Christ cannot (criticize you about/say that what you did was wrong), until he comes again.
dat gij het gebod onbevlekt, onberispelijk bewaart tot op de verschijning van onzen Heere Jezus Christus,
15 [Remember that God] will cause Jesus to come again at the proper time. God is awesome! He is the only Ruler! He rules over all other people who rule!
die Hij ter rechter tijd vertoonen zal, Hij de zalige en alleen machtige, de Koning dergenen die als koningen heerschen en de Heer dergenen die als heeren gebieden,
16 He is the only one who will never die, [and he lives in heaven surrounded by] light [that is so bright that] no one can approach it! He is the one whom no person has ever seen and whom no person is able to see! My desire is that all people will honor him and that he [will rule] powerfully [MTY] forever! (May it be so!/Amen!) (aiōnios g166)
die alleen onsterfelijkheid bezit, een ongenaakbaar licht bewonende, dien geen mensch gezien heeft, noch zien kan; aan wien de eere toekomt en eeuwige kracht! Amen. (aiōnios g166)
17 Tell [the believers] who are rich here in this present world that they should not be proud, and that they should not trust in their many [possessions], because they cannot be certain [how long they will have them]. Teach them that instead of [trusting in their wealth, they should trust] in God. He is the one who generously gives us everything we have in order that we may enjoy it. (aiōn g165)
Aan de rijken in de tegenwoordige eeuw moet gij gebieden niet hoogmoedig te zijn, noch te vertrouwen op de ongestadigheid van den rijkdom, maar op den God die leeft en die ons alle dingen overvloediglijk verschaft tot gebruik; (aiōn g165)
18 Also, tell them that their good deeds must be as plentiful [as their money]. Specifically, they should share very generously with others [what they have].
om weldadig te zijn, rijk te zijn in goede werken, gewillig te zijn tot uitdeelen, gemeenzaam te zijn,
19 If they do that, [Jesus will give them a great reward. It will be as though] they are piling up [in heaven] treasure for themselves that will (be a good [basis on which they may rely] for/result in their) receiving a great reward in the future (OR, which will be [as] solid [as] the foundation [MET] [of a house]). By doing this they will experience what real life is like.
voor zich zelven een goeden grond bijeen verzamelende tot de toekomst, opdat zij het waarachtige leven mogen bekomen.
20 Timothy, faithfully proclaim/protect the true message (OR, do the work) that [Jesus] has given [to you]. (Avoid/Do not listen to) [people who want to] chatter about things that are not important to God. (Avoid/Do not listen to) [people who claim/say that they have] ‘true knowledge’ but who say things that oppose/contradict [our true teaching].
O Timotheüs! bewaar wat u is toebetrouwd, u afkeerende van het ledig geklap en van de tegenspraak der zoogenaamde wetenschap,
21 ([Keep completely away from/Reject completely]) [such teaching. Remember that] some people who claim [to have this ‘knowledge’] have stopped believing what [all of us] believe. ([I desire that/May]) [God continue to act] kindly toward you all.
die sommigen uitbazuinende, van het geloof zijn afgedoold. De genade zij met u! Amen.
