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.
Erinnere sie daran, daß sie sich der Gewalt der Obrigkeiten unterordnen, daß sie gehorsam seien, zu jedem guten Werke bereit.
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.
Sie sollen niemand beschimpfen, nicht streitsüchtig sein, sondern nachgiebig und gegen alle Menschen in vollem Maße Sanftmut zeigen.
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.
Einst waren ja wir selber unverständig, unbotmäßig und gingen in die Irre und waren allerlei Begierden und Lüsten dienstbar und lebten so in Bosheit und in Neid dahin, des Abscheus wert und gegenseitig voll von Haß.
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.
Als jedoch die Güte und Menschenfreundlichkeit unseres Heilandes und Gottes erschienen ist,
hat er uns errettet, nicht auf Grund von Werken, die wir in Gerechtigkeit vielleicht selbst vollbracht hätten, vielmehr nach seinem eigenen Erbarmen durch das Bad der Wiedergeburt sowie durch die Erneuerung durch den Heiligen Geist,
6 [Because we trusted in] Jesus Christ our Savior, God put the Holy Spirit within us [in order to] wonderfully [change us].
den er in reichem Maße durch Jesus Christus, unseren Heiland, über uns ausgegossen hat,
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)
damit wir, gerechtfertigt durch seine Gnade, Erben würden des erhofften ewigen Lebens. (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,
Das Wort ist wahr, und so will ich, daß du darüber entschieden Zeugnis ablegst, damit jene, die zum Gottesglauben kamen, eifrig darauf sinnen, sich guter Werke zu befleißigen. Es ist das gut und für die Menschen nützlich.
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!
Dagegen meide dumme Grübeleien, Fragen über Stammbäume und Zänkereien sowie Streitigkeiten über das Gesetz; denn sie sind nutzlos und eitel.
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.
Hast du einen Ketzer einmal oder zweimal gewarnt, dann stoße ihn aus.
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].
Du weißt ja, daß ein solcher ganz verdorben ist und durch sein Sündigen sich selbst das Urteil spricht.
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].
Wenn ich den Artemas oder den Tychikus zu dir gesandt habe, dann eile, nach Nikopolis zu mir zu kommen; denn dort gedenke ich den Winter zu verbringen.
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].
Zenas, den Gesetzeskundigen, und Apollos versorge gut für die Reise, damit ihnen nichts fehle.
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.
Auch unsere Leute sollen lernen, durch gute Werke sich bei dringenden Bedürfnissen hervorzutun, damit sie nicht ohne Frucht dastehen.
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.
Dich grüßen alle, die bei mir sind; grüße auch du, die uns im Glauben lieben. Die Gnade sei mit euch allen!
