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].
Que tous ceux qui sont esclaves sous le joug considèrent leurs propres maîtres comme dignes de tout honneur, afin que le nom de Dieu et la doctrine ne soient pas blasphémés.
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.
Quant à ceux qui ont des maîtres croyants, qu'ils ne les méprisent pas parce qu'ils sont frères, mais qu'ils les servent, parce que ceux qui participent au bienfait sont croyants et bien-aimés. Enseignez et exhortez ces choses.
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]).
Si quelqu'un enseigne une autre doctrine et ne se conforme pas aux paroles saines, aux paroles de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, et à la doctrine qui convient à la piété,
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]).
c'est un vaniteux, qui ne sait rien, mais qui est obsédé par les discussions, les disputes et les querelles de mots, d'où viennent l'envie, les querelles, les insultes, les mauvais soupçons,
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].
les frictions constantes de gens à l'esprit corrompu et dépourvus de vérité, qui pensent que la piété est un moyen de gain. Retirez-vous de telles personnes.
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].
Mais la piété avec le contentement est un grand gain.
7 We brought nothing into the world [when we were born], and we cannot take anything out [of it when we die],
Car nous n'avons rien apporté dans le monde, et nous ne pouvons certainement rien emporter.
8 so if we have food and clothing, we should be satisfied with these.
Mais si nous avons de la nourriture et des vêtements, nous nous en contenterons.
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]!
Mais ceux qui veulent s'enrichir tombent dans une tentation, un piège et beaucoup de convoitises insensées et nuisibles, telles qu'elles noient les hommes dans la ruine et la perdition.
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.
Car l'amour de l'argent est une racine de toutes sortes de maux. Certains se sont égarés de la foi par leur cupidité, et se sont percés de nombreuses peines.
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].
Mais toi, homme de Dieu, fuis ces choses, et poursuis la justice, la piété, la foi, l'amour, la persévérance et la douceur.
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)
Combats le bon combat de la foi. Saisissez la vie éternelle à laquelle vous avez été appelé, et vous avez confessé la bonne confession devant de nombreux témoins. (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.
Je vous ordonne, devant Dieu qui donne la vie à toutes choses, et devant le Christ Jésus qui a rendu témoignage de la bonne confession devant Ponce Pilate,
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.
de garder le commandement sans tache, sans reproche, jusqu'à l'apparition de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ,
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!
qu'il montrera au moment opportun, lui qui est le chef béni et unique, le roi des rois et le seigneur des seigneurs.
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)
Lui seul a l'immortalité, demeurant dans une lumière inaccessible, que nul homme n'a vu ni ne peut voir, à qui appartiennent l'honneur et la puissance éternelle. 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)
Demande à ceux qui sont riches dans le siècle présent de ne pas s'enfler d'orgueil et de ne pas fonder leur espérance sur l'incertitude des richesses, mais sur le Dieu vivant, qui nous procure avec abondance tout ce dont nous pouvons jouir; (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].
qu'ils fassent le bien, qu'ils soient riches en bonnes œuvres, qu'ils soient prêts à distribuer, disposés à partager;
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.
qu'ils se constituent un bon fondement pour le temps à venir, afin de pouvoir saisir la vie éternelle.
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].
Timothée, garde ce qui t'a été confié, en te détournant des vains discours et des oppositions de ce qu'on appelle faussement la connaissance,
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.
dont quelques-uns font profession, et qui se sont ainsi égarés loin de la foi. Que la grâce soit avec vous. Amen.
