2 Timothy 4
1 I solemnly implore you, in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is about to judge the living and the dead, and by His Appearing and His Kingship:
REQUIERO yo pues delante de Dios, y del Señor Jesucristo, que ha de juzgar á los vivos y los muertos en su manifestación y en su reino,
2 proclaim God's message, be zealous in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with the utmost patience as a teacher.
Que prediques la palabra; que instes á tiempo y fuera de tiempo; redarguye, reprende, exhorta con toda paciencia y doctrina.
3 For a time is coming when they will not tolerate wholesome instruction, but, wanting to have their ears tickled, they will find a multitude of teachers to satisfy their own fancies;
Porque vendrá tiempo cuando no sufrirán la sana doctrina; antes, teniendo comezón de oir, se amontonarán maestros conforme á sus concupiscencias,
4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and will turn aside to fables.
Y apartarán de la verdad el oído, y se volverán á las fábulas.
5 But as for you, you must exercise habitual self-control, and not live a self-indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office.
Pero tú vela en todo, soporta las aflicciones, haz la obra de evangelista, cumple tu ministerio.
6 I for my part am like a drink-offering which is already being poured out; and the time for my departure is now close at hand.
Porque yo ya estoy para ser ofrecido, y el tiempo de mi partida está cercano.
7 I have gone through the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have guarded the faith.
He peleado la buena batalla, he acabado la carrera, he guardado la fe.
8 From this time onward there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who love the thought of His Appearing.
Por lo demás, me está guardada la corona de justicia, la cual me dará el Señor, juez justo, en aquel día; y no sólo á mí, sino también á todos los que aman su venida.
9 Make an effort to come to me speedily.
Procura venir presto á mí:
10 For Demas has deserted me--loving, as he does, the present age--and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. (aiōn g165)
Porque Demas me ha desamparado, amando este siglo, y se ha ido á Tesalónica; Crescente á Galacia, Tito á Dalmacia. (aiōn g165)
11 Luke is the only friend I now have with me. Call for Mark on your way and bring him with you, for he is a great help to me in my ministry.
Lucas solo está conmigo. Toma á Marcos, y tráele contigo; porque me es útil para el ministerio.
12 Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
A Tychîco envié á Efeso.
13 When you come, bring with you the cloak which I left behind at Troas at the house of Carpus, and the books, but especially the parchments.
Trae, cuando vinieres, el capote que dejé en Troas en casa de Carpo: y los libros, mayormente los pergaminos.
14 Alexander the metal-worker showed bitter hostility towards me: the Lord will requite him according to his doings.
Alejandro el calderero me ha causado muchos males: el Señor le pague conforme á sus hechos.
15 You also should beware of him; for he has violently opposed our preaching.
Guárdate tú también de él; que en grande manera ha resistido á nuestras palabras.
16 At my first defence I had no one at my side, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
En mi primera defensa ninguno me ayudó, antes me desampararon todos: no les sea imputado.
17 The Lord, however, stood by me and filled me with inward strength, that through me the Message might be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the lion's jaws.
Mas el Señor me ayudó, y me esforzó para que por mí fuese cumplida la predicación, y todos los Gentiles oyesen; y fuí librado de la boca del león.
18 The Lord will deliver me from every cruel attack and will keep me safe in preparation for His heavenly Kingdom. To Him be the glory until the Ages of the Ages! Amen. (aiōn g165)
Y el Señor me librará de toda obra mala, y me preservará para su reino celestial: al cual [sea] gloria por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. (aiōn g165)
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
Saluda á Prisca y á Aquila, y á la casa de Onesíforo.
20 Erastus stayed in Corinth; Trophimus I left behind me at Miletus, ill.
Erasto se quedó en Corinto; y á Trófimo dejé en Mileto enfermo.
21 Make an effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren.
Procura venir antes del invierno. Eubulo te saluda, y Pudente, y Lino, y Claudia, y todos los hermanos.
22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
El Señor Jesucristo sea con tu espíritu. La gracia sea con vosotros. Amén. La segunda [epístola] á Timoteo, el cual fué el primer obispo ordenado en Efeso, fué escrita de Roma, cuando Pablo fué presentado la segunda vez á César Nerón.
