2 Timothy 1
1 [I], Paul, [am writing this letter. I am] an apostle whom Christ Jesus chose so that I would do what God wanted. He chose me [to tell people that God] has promised [that they will] live [eternally] as a result of their having a close relationship with Christ Jesus.
Pablo, un apóstol de Cristo Jesús por voluntad de Dios, según [la] promesa de [la ]vida en Cristo Jesús,
2 [I am writing to you], Timothy, whom I love [as if you were] my own son. [I pray that] God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord will [continue to act] kindly to you, be merciful to you, and [cause you to have] inner peace,
a Timoteo, amado hijo. Gracia, misericordia, paz de Dios Padre y de Cristo Jesús nuestro Señor.
3 I thank God [for all that he has done for you]. I serve him, and my ancestors [served him, too. I serve him] in a manner that I know to be right. [I thank him] while repeatedly I [pray for you] at night and during the day.
Doy gracias a Dios a Quien sirvo con limpia conciencia, como lo hicieron mis antepasados, cuando sin cesar me recuerdo de ti en mis conversaciones con Dios de noche y de día,
4 [While I am thanking God for you], I very much want to see you because I remember how you cried [MTY] [when we separated. I want to see you] in order that I may be (filled with joy/very happy).
al recordar tus lágrimas y anhelar verte para regocijarme.
5 [I thank God because] I remember that you sincerely believe [in Christ Jesus]. First, your grandmother, Lois, and your mother, Eunice, [believed in him and], I am (convinced/very sure) that you also believe in him.
Tengo presente el recuerdo de la fe sincera que hay en ti, la cual residió primero en tu abuela Loida y en tu madre Eunice, y estoy persuadido de que también en ti.
6 Because [I am sure that you believe in him], I remind you to do fervently/wholeheartedly [MET] what God has (assigned for/appointed) you to do and what he has enabled you to do. [God] ([assigned for/appointed]) you to do it as a result of my putting my hands [on you to show/indicate that he had chosen you to do his work].
Por esta razón te recuerdo que avives el fuego, el don de Dios que está en ti por medio de la imposición de mis manos.
7 Remember that God has put [his Spirit] within us. [His Spirit does not cause us to be] afraid. Instead, [he causes us to be] powerful [to work for God], and he helps us to love [others] and [to] control what we say and do.
Porque Dios no nos dio espíritu de cobardía, sino de poder, de amor y de dominio propio.
8 So never be ashamed/reluctant to tell others the message about our Lord. And do not [be ashamed] of me, [even though I am] a prisoner [because I preach about] him. Instead, [be willing to] suffer as I do as you proclaim the message about Christ. [Endure what you will suffer] by letting God empower [you to endure it].
Por tanto no te avergüences del testimonio de nuestro Señor, ni de mí, su prisionero. Sino comparte conmigo el sufrimiento en las Buenas Noticias según [el] poder de Dios,
9 [God] saved us and chose us to conduct our lives in a pure way. It was not our doing good deeds/actions [that caused him to do this for us—something] that we did not deserve. Instead, before (time began/he created the world) he purposed/planned to [be kind to us] as a result of what Christ Jesus [would do for us]. (aiōnios g166)
Quien nos salvó y llamó con vocación santa, no según nuestras obras, sino según su propio propósito y gracia que nos fue dada en Cristo Jesús antes de [los ]tiempos eternos. (aiōnios g166)
10 Now, as a result of our Savior Christ Jesus having come, it has been revealed {he has shown} [that he acts kindly toward us. Specifically, Christ Jesus] has declared that we [will not remain dead after we] die! He has also revealed that, as a result of [our hearing and accepting] the message [about Christ, we] will live [forever in bodies that will] not decay!
Pero ahora [la gracia ]fue manifestada por medio de la aparición de nuestro Salvador, Cristo Jesús, Quien ciertamente abolió la muerte al sacar a luz [la] vida y [la] inmortalidad por medio de las Buenas Noticias,
11 I was chosen {Christ chose me} to go as an apostle to many places and proclaim that message to people.
para las cuales yo fui designado predicador, apóstol y maestro,
12 So, even though I suffer [here in this prison], I am not ashamed [of being here] (OR, I am very confident), because I know [Christ Jesus], the one whom I have trusted, and I am convinced/sure that he is able to keep safe the good message that he has entrusted to me (OR, the things that I have entrusted [to him]), and that he will reward me at the time [MTY] [when he comes again].
razón por la cual también soporto estas cosas. Pero no me avergüenzo, porque sé en Quién creí y me persuadí de que es poderoso para guardar mi depósito hasta aquel día.
13 Be sure that you tell others the same correct message that you heard from me. [And as you tell it], keep trusting [in Christ Jesus] and keep loving [others] as Christ Jesus [enables you to do].
Retén copia calcada de las palabras sanas que escuchaste de mí, la fe y el amor en Cristo Jesús.
14 Do not let anyone persuade you to change the [good message that] God has entrusted/given to you. Allow the Holy Spirit who lives in us to [direct what you say].
Guarda el buen depósito por medio del Espíritu Santo que vive en nosotros.
15 You know that [almost] all [the believers] in Asia [province] have (turned away from/abandoned) me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
Sabes que todos los de Asia se alejaron de mí, de los cuales son Figelo y Hermógenes.
16 [But I pray that] the Lord will be kind to the family of Onesiphorus for the following reasons: Often he cheered me up and, [even though] I was a prisoner [MTY], he was not ashamed (of me/[to admit he was] my [friend]).
El Señor conceda misericordia a la casa de Onesíforo, pues muchas veces me refrescó y no se avergonzó de mi cautividad.
17 On the contrary, when he came here to Rome, he diligently searched for me until he found me.
Al hallarse en Roma, diligentemente me buscó y [me] encontró.
18 [I pray that] the Lord will be kind to him on that day [MTY] [when he, the Lord, will judge people]. And how much Onesiphorus served [me] in Ephesus [city], you know very well.
El Señor tenga misericordia de él en aquel día. Tú sabes bien cuántos servicios nos brindó en Éfeso.
