< 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].
Todos los que están debajo de yugo de servidumbre, tengan a sus señores por dignos de toda honra, porque no sea blasfemado el nombre del Señor y su 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.
Y los que tienen señores creyentes, no los tengan en menos, por ser sus hermanos; antes los sirvan mejor, por cuanto son fieles y amados, y partícipes del beneficio. Estas cosas enseña, 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 enseña de otra manera, y no se atiene a las sanas palabras de nuestro Señor Jesu Cristo, y a la doctrina que es conforme a 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]).
Hinchado es, nada sabe, sino que enloquece acerca de cuestiones y contiendas de palabras, de las cuales nacen envidias, pleitos, maledicencias, malas sospechas,
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 perversas de hombres de corrompido entendimiento, y privados de la verdad, y que tienen la piedad por granjería: apártate de los que son tales.
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].
Grande granjería empero es la piedad, con el contentamiento de lo que basta.
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, y sin duda nada podremos sacar.
8 so if we have food and clothing, we should be satisfied with these.
Así que teniendo sustento, y con que cubrirnos, seamos contentos con esto.
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]!
Porque los que quieren ser ricos, caen en tentación y en lazo, y en muchas codicias insensatas y dañosas, que anegan a los hombres en perdición y muerte.
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 el amor del dinero es raíz de todos los males; el cual codiciando algunos erraron de la fe, y a sí mismos se traspasaron de 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].
Mas tú, oh hombre de Dios, huye de estas cosas; y sigue 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 )
Pelea la buena pelea de fe: echa mano de la vida eterna, a la cual asimismo eres llamado, habiendo hecho buena profesión delante de muchos testigos. (aiōnios )
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.
Te mando delante de Dios, que da vida a todas las cosas, y de Jesu Cristo, que testificó una buena profesión 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 este mandamiento sin mácula, ni reprensión, hasta que aparezca el Señor nuestro Jesu Cristo:
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!
Al cual a su tiempo mostrará el bienaventurado y solo poderoso, 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 )
Que solo tiene inmortalidad, que habita en luz a donde no se puede llegar: a quien ninguno de los hombres vio jamás, ni puede ver: al cual sea la honra, y el imperio sempiterno. Amén. (aiōnios )
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 )
A los ricos en este siglo manda que no sean altivos, ni pongan la esperanza en la incertidumbre de las riquezas; sino en el Dios vivo, que nos da todas las cosas en abundancia para que las gocemos. (aiōn )
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].
Que hagan bien, que sean ricos en buenas obras, prontos para repartir, comunicativos.
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.
Atesorando para sí buen fundamento para en lo porvenir, para que echen mano a la vida eterna.
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 lo que se te ha encomendado, apartándote de las disputas profanas y vacías, y de las objeciones de la ciencia falsamente llamada así:
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.
La cual muchos profesando, han errado acerca de la fe. La gracia sea contigo. Amén. La primera a Timoteo fue escrita de Laodicea, que es metrópoli de la Frigia Pacatiana.