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].
Die Knechte, die unter dem Joch sind, sollen ihre Herren aller Ehre wert erachten, auf daß nicht der Name Gottes und die Lehre verlästert werden.
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.
Die aber gläubige Herren haben, sollen dieselben nicht verachten, weil sie Brüder sind, sondern um so mehr dienstwillig sein, weil sie gläubig und geliebt und der Gnade teilhaftig sind. Solches lehre und ermahne dazu.
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]).
So jemand anders lehrt und bleibt nicht bei den heilsamen Worten unseres Herrn Jesus Christus und bei der Lehre der Gottseligkeit,
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]).
Der ist verblendet und weiß nichts, sondern siecht an Streitfragen und Wortkämpfen, aus denen entspringt Neid, Streitsucht, Lästerung, böser Argwohn,
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].
Unnütze Wortzänkereien von Menschen, deren Verstand verschroben und der Wahrheit verschlossen ist, die da meinen, Gottseligkeit sei ein Gewerbe. Halte dich ferne von ihnen.
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].
Es ist aber ein großer Gewinn um die Gottseligkeit, die sich genügen läßt.
7 We brought nothing into the world [when we were born], and we cannot take anything out [of it when we die],
Denn wir haben nichts in die Welt gebracht, und offenbar ist, daß wir auch nichts mit hinausnehmen können.
8 so if we have food and clothing, we should be satisfied with these.
Wenn wir aber Nahrung und Kleidung haben, so lasset uns daran begnügen.
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]!
Die da reich werden wollen, fallen in Versuchung und Stricke und viel törichte und schädliche Lüste, welche die Menschen ins Elend und Verderben stürzen,
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.
Denn Geiz ist eine Wurzel alles Übels; diejenigen, die geldgierig und vom Glauben irre gegangen sind, haben sich selbst viele Schmerzen bereitet.
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].
Aber du, Gottesmensch, fliehe solches, jage nach der Gerechtigkeit, der Gottseligkeit, dem Glauben, der Liebe, der Beharrlichkeit, der Sanftmut.
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)
Kämpfe den guten Kampf des Glaubens, erfasse das ewige Leben, für das du berufen bist und bekannt hast das gute Bekenntnis vor vielen Zeugen. (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.
Ich gebiete dir vor Gott, Der alles lebendig macht, und vor Jesus Christus, Der vor Pontius Pilatus das gute Bekenntnis bezeugt hat,
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.
Daß du haltest das Gebot unbefleckt, untadelhaft bis auf die Erscheinung unseres Herrn Jesus 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!
Welche zu Seiner Zeit zeigen wird der selige und alleinige Gewalthaber, der König der Könige und der Herr der Herren.
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)
Der allein Unsterblichkeit hat, Der in unzugänglichem Lichte wohnt, Den kein Mensch gesehen hat, noch sehen kann, Ihm sei Ehre und ewige Herrschaft! 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)
Den Reichen dieser Welt gebiete nicht hochmütig zu sein, noch Hoffnung zu setzen auf den unsicheren Reichtum, sondern auf den lebendigen Gott, Der uns alles reichlich zum Genusse darbietet; (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].
Daß sie Gutes tun, reich werden an guten Werken, freigebig, mitteilsam seien,
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.
Und sich Schätze sammeln als guten Grund für die Zukunft, auf daß sie das wahre Leben erfassen.
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 Timotheus, bewahre, was dir anvertraut ist, und mache dir nichts zu schaffen mit den gottlosen, leeren Reden und Streitfragen der fälschlich sogenannten Wissenschaft,
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 etliche vorgeben und vom Glauben abgewichen sind. Die Gnade sei mit euch! Amen.
