Titus 2
1 But as for you [(sg)], teach [the believers] what agrees with the correct teachings.
Mais toi, enseigne ce qui est conforme à la saine doctrine.
2 [Specifically, tell] the older men that they should control themselves (in all situations/whatever happens), [that they should behave in such a manner] that all people will respect them, and that they should control what they say and do. And tell them that they should firmly believe in the correct teachings, that they should sincerely love others, and that they should always be steadfast.
Que les vieillards soient sobres, graves, prudents, ayant une foi, une charité et une patience parfaitement saines.
3 Similarly, [tell] the older women that they should behave (in a reverent manner that shows that they are devoted to God/in a manner that honors God); [specifically, they should] not (slander others/talk evil about others), and they should not (be drinking much/[habitually] drinking) [alcohol]. Tell them that they should teach [the younger women] what is good,
De même, que les femmes âgées aient un maintien qui respire la sainteté; qu'elles ne soient point médisantes, ni adonnées aux excès de vin;
4 in order that they may love their husbands and their children.
qu'elles donnent de sages instructions; qu'elles apprennent aux jeunes femmes à aimer leurs maris et leurs enfants,
5 Older women should teach younger women to control what they say and do and to be pure in every way, to be good workers at home and submissive to their own husbands. [The younger women should behave like this] in order that no one will speak against the message about God.
à être modestes, chastes, occupées dans leurs maisons, à être bonnes, soumises à leurs maris, afin que la parole de Dieu ne soit exposée à aucun blâme.
6 As for the younger men, similarly, urge them to control themselves [in all that they say and do].
Exhorte aussi les jeunes gens à vivre dans la tempérance.
7 You yourself must continually do what is good in order that others will see how they should behave. Teach [the believers] sincerely and seriously;
Offre-leur à tous, en ta personne, le modèle des bonnes oeuvres et apporte, dans ton enseignement, de la pureté, de la gravité,
8 teach what is correct and what no one can [justly] criticize. [Do this] in order that [when the believers] conduct their lives [in a proper manner], anyone who opposes ([us/our message]) will be disappointed because there will be nothing bad that they can [justly] say about us.
une parole saine, irréprochable, afin que l'adversaire soit confus, n'ayant à dire aucun mal de nous.
9 As for slaves, [specifically, urge them] to be submissive to their masters in everything. They should please [their masters; specifically, they should not] ([contradict/refuse to obey]) [their masters].
Exhorte les serviteurs à être soumis à leurs maîtres, à leur complaire en toutes choses, à n'être point contredisants,
10 They should not steal [things that belong to their masters]. Instead, they should always be completely honest/reliable and thus [show their masters that their masters can] completely trust them. They should behave like this in order that [as a result of all the slaves conducting themselves well, people] will realize that the teachings about God our Savior are very desirable.
à ne rien détourner, mais à se montrer toujours d'une parfaite fidélité, afin de faire honorer en tout la doctrine de Dieu, notre Sauveur.
11 [The believers should behave in a good manner], since God did for us what we did not deserve, [sending Jesus Christ to earth] in order that he might save all people [PRS].
En effet, la grâce de Dieu, salutaire à tous les hommes, a été manifestée.
12 God teaches/tells us [PRS] how to stop doing what he dislikes, and to stop desiring the things that (ungodly people/people who habitually do things that do not please God) desire [MTY]. He wants us to control our behavior and to do what is right and to do what pleases him while we live in this present age/time. (aiōn g165)
Elle nous enseigne à renoncer à l'impiété et aux convoitises mondaines, et à vivre, dans le siècle présent, selon la tempérance, la justice et la piété, (aiōn g165)
13 [Do not forget that] we are waiting expectantly for that which will make us very happy [indeed] [MTY]! We are expectantly waiting for our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, to come gloriously!
en attendant la réalisation de notre bienheureuse espérance, la glorieuse apparition de notre grand Dieu et Sauveur Jésus-Christ,
14 He is the one who [willingly] gave himself ([to die/as a sacrifice]) on our behalf to set us free from all sinful behavior! He wants (us to get rid of all our evil behavior/to make our lives pure) [MET]. He wants us, who are his very own people, to be [people who] are eager to do what is good.
qui s'est donné lui-même pour nous, afin de nous racheter de toute iniquité et de nous purifier, pour faire de nous un peuple qui lui appartienne en propre et qui soit zélé pour les bonnes oeuvres.
15 Teach [the believers] these things! Urge [them to do them]! Correct [those who do not obey them! As you do this, you have my] full authority; so do not allow anyone to disregard you!
Enseigne ces choses; exhorte et reprends avec une pleine autorité. Que personne ne te méprise.
