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].
Los esclavos bajo yugo consideren a sus amos dignos de todo honor, para que no sea blasfemado el Nombre de Dios ni la doctrina.
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.
Los [esclavos] que tienen amos creyentes no les falten el respeto por ser hermanos. Más bien sírvanles aun mejor por cuanto los que disfrutan del buen servicio son creyentes y amados. Enseña estas cosas y exhorta.
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 alguno ofrece diferente instrucción, y no acepta las sanas palabras, las de nuestro Señor Jesucristo y la doctrina según [la] piedad,
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]).
está envanecido. Nada entiende, pero tiene manía con respecto a cuestiones controversiales y contiendas relacionadas con palabras de las cuales vienen envidia, contienda, maledicencias, malas conjeturas y
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].
disputas constantes de hombres que fueron despojados de entendimiento y privados de la verdad, quienes suponen que la piedad es un medio de ganancia.
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].
¡Pero la piedad acompañada de contentamiento es un medio de gran ganancia!
7 We brought nothing into the world [when we were born], and we cannot take anything out [of it when we die],
Porque nada trajimos al mundo. Es evidente que nada podremos llevar.
8 so if we have food and clothing, we should be satisfied with these.
Así que, si tenemos sustento y abrigo, estaremos satisfechos con éstos.
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]!
Pero los que quieren enriquecer caen en tentación y trampa, en muchas codicias insensatas y dañinas, las cuales hunden a los humanos en destrucción y ruina.
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.
Porque la raíz de todos los males es el amor al dinero, el cual codiciaron algunos, se descarriaron de la fe y fueron atormentados con muchos dolores.
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].
Pero tú, oh hombre de Dios, huye de estas cosas. Persigue [la] justicia, [la ]piedad, [la ]fe, [el ]amor, [la ]paciencia, [la ]mansedumbre.
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)
Pelea la buena batalla de la fe. Agarra la vida eterna a la cual fuiste llamado, de la cual hiciste buena confesión delante de muchos testigos. (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.
Ordeno delante de Dios, Quien da vida a todas las cosas, y de Cristo Jesús, Quien dio testimonio de la buena confesión delante de Poncio Pilato,
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.
que guardes el mandamiento sin mancha, sin reproche, hasta la aparición de nuestro Señor Jesucristo,
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!
la cual mostrará en tiempos apropiados el bendito y único Soberano, el Rey de reyes y Señor de señores,
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)
el Único que tiene inmortalidad, que mora en luz inaccesible, a Quien ninguno de [los] humanos vio, ni puede ver. A Él sea honor y soberanía eterna. Amén. (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)
Instruye a los ricos de este mundo a no ser arrogantes ni poner su esperanza en riquezas inciertas, sino en Dios, Quien nos provee abundantemente todas las cosas para que las disfrutemos. (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].
[Instrúyelos] a hacer bien, ser ricos en buenas obras, ser generosos, dispuestos a compartir,
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.
que atesoren para sí mismos una buena reserva para lo futuro, a fin de que posean lo que en verdad es vida.
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].
Oh Timoteo, guarda el depósito que se te encomendó. Evita las palabrerías vacías y profanas, y contradicciones del que de manera falsa llaman conocimiento.
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.
Algunos que lo profesaron se extraviaron de la fe. La gracia sea con ustedes.
