Titus 3
1 Remind [the believers] that they should submit to all those who rule them or have authority over them, and that they should obey them. They should be ready to do anything that is helpful.
Rappelle aux fidèles qu'ils ont à se soumettre aux autorités, aux, puissances, à leur obéir, à être prêts à faire le bien;
2 They should never say bad things about anyone, they should not quarrel with people, they should be patient [when others] ([irritate them/do things that they do not like]), [and they should] always treat all people as important.
à ne dire de mal de personne, à être paisibles, indulgents, à se montrer doux envers tout le monde.
3 [Remind your congregations about these things] because formerly we [believers] ourselves were also foolish, just like [all people who do not believe in Christ are now. We] did not obey ([God]/God’s message). [We let] others deceive us. We (spent all our time doing/continually did) what is evil and could not stop ourselves from doing all the things that our bodies liked [DOU]. We were (envying others/desiring to have what others have). We were causing people to hate us and we were hating one another.
Nous aussi étions autrefois insensés, désobéissants, égarés, esclaves de toutes sortes de plaisirs et de passions, vivant dans la méchanceté et la jalousie, ne méritant que la haine et nous haïssant les uns les autres.
4 Even though we were behaving sinfully like this, God our Savior [acted] kindly and lovingly to us [PRS], [and saved us]! He did this, not because we did things that are right, but just because he [wanted to be] merciful to us! He washed [us inwardly and gave] us a new way of living as a result of the Holy Spirit changing us inwardly.
Mais quand a paru la bonté, l'amour pour les hommes de Dieu notre Sauveur,
nous avons été sauvés, non parce que nous avions accompli des oeuvres de justice, mais parce qu'il est miséricordieux; il nous a purifiés, régénérés, renouvelés par l'Esprit saint
6 [Because we trusted in] Jesus Christ our Savior, God put the Holy Spirit within us [in order to] wonderfully [change us].
qu'il a libéralement répandu sur nous par Jésus-Christ notre Sauveur.
7 He wanted to erase the record of our sins even though we did not deserve that, and he wanted us to receive all that [God desires] to give us. [These are the things that we] confidently expect to receive when we live [with him] eternally. (aiōnios g166)
C'est ainsi que justifiés par sa grâce, nous devenons, en espérance, héritiers de la vie éternelle. (aiōnios g166)
8 These words that [I] have written are trustworthy. So, I want you to confidently teach the things [that I have written about in this letter] to those who have trusted in God, in order that they will be constantly devoted/attempting to do deeds that are good and helpful for others. Titus 3:8b-11 These [teachings] are beneficial and profitable for [all] people,
Le fait est certain, et je veux que tu les en persuades, afin que ceux qui ont cru en Dieu se mettent à faire de bonnes oeuvres. Voilà ce qui est bon et utile aux hommes.
9 but there are people who foolishly dispute/argue [with you, wanting you to believe] senseless ([myths/stories that came from your ancestors]), stories in which there are (genealogies/lists of your ancestors’ names). They argue and quarrel [with you], ([insisting/telling you]) [that you must obey] the [Jewish] laws. (Stay [completely] away from/Do not talk with) them, because [arguing about such things] is not profitable [for anyone. It is completely] worthless!
Quant aux sottes questions, aux généalogies, aux querelles et aux discussions sur la Loi, écarte-les; tout cela est frivole et inutile.
10 Those people, [by teaching things that are false], are causing others (to turn away from/to quit believing) the true teachings. You must warn them [that God will judge them if they continue doing that. If they do not stop], warn them one more time. [If they still do not stop], then no [longer] have anything o do with them.
Tu rompras après deux avertissements avec celui qui fomente des divisions;
11 You will know [clearly] that such persons have [deliberately] (turned away [from/quit believing and obeying]) [the true teachings]. They know that they are doing what is sinful, [but they deliberately keep on doing it].
ces gens-là, sache-le, sont coupables, pervertis et se condamnent eux-mêmes.
12 I [expect to] send either Artemas or Tychicus to you. [As soon as one of them arrives], (make every effort/try hard) to come to me [quickly] at Nicopolis [city], because it is there that I have decided to [go and] stay during the stormy/winter [season].
Dès que je t'aurai envoyé soit Artémas, soit Tychique, tache de me rejoindre à Nicopolis, car je me suis décidé à y passer l'hiver.
13 As for Zenas (the lawyer/the expert in the law) and Apollos, [when they are ready to leave Crete Island], help them as much as you can in order that they may have everything [LIT] that [they need as they travel].
Tu auras bien soin de Zénas, le docteur de la Loi, et d'Apollon, quand ils partiront; qu'il ne leur manque rien.
14 Moreover, our [fellow believers] also should learn (to devote themselves to [doing/] constantly [do]) good deeds [for people] who need help in order that they, our fellow believers, will live very useful [LIT] lives.
Les nôtres aussi doivent apprendre, dans les cas urgents, à pratiquer de bonnes oeuvres et ainsi à ne pas rester stériles.
15 [As I finish this letter], everyone who is with me (says that they are thinking affectionately about you/wants me to send greetings to you). Tell those who are [there] who love us and believe [as we do] that we (are thinking affectionately about/greet) them. I pray/desire that our Lord Jesus Christ will continue to act kindly toward all of you.
Tous ceux qui sont avec moi te saluent. Salue les croyants qui nous aiment.
