1 Xiimotewos 4
1 Akka bara dhufuuf jiru keessa namoonni tokko tokko hafuurota sobaatii fi barsiisa hafuurota hamoo duukaa buʼuudhaan amantii dhiisan Hafuurri Qulqulluun ifa baasee dubbata.
However, the Spirit very clearly explains that in the last times some will abandon their trust in God, and will listen to deceptive spirits and beliefs that come from demons.
2 Barsiisni akkasiis karaa namoota fakkeessuudhaan sobanii warra qalbiin isaanii akka waan gubaan gubameetti hadoodeetiin dhufa.
These hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared,
3 Isaanis fuudhaa fi heeruma dhowwu; nyaata Waaqni akka warri amananii fi warri dhugaa beekan galataan fudhatanii nyaataniif jedhee uume sanas akka namoonni lagatan ajaju.
tell people to not marry and not to eat certain foods made by God that should be accepted with thanks by those who trust and know the truth.
4 Wanni Waaqni uume hundinuu waan gaarii taʼeef yoo galataan fudhatame wanni gatamu tokko iyyuu hin jiru;
Everything created by God is good, and nothing should be rejected but should be received with thanks,
5 inni dubbii Waaqaatii fi kadhannaadhaan qulqulleeffameeraatii.
since it is made sacred by the word of God and by prayer.
6 Atis yoo wantoota kanneen obbolootatti himte, dubbii amantiitii fi barsiisa gaarii duukaa buʼaa turte sanaan bilchaattee tajaajilaa gaarii kan Kiristoos Yesuus taata.
If you point out these things to the brothers and sisters you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus. You gain strength by trusting in the truth, and in the good teaching you've followed.
7 Oduu xuraaʼaa fi mammaaksa beeraa irraa fagaadhu; qooda kanaa nama Waaqaa taʼuuf of leenjisi.
Reject what is irreligious, and old wives' tales. Make sure your exercise is spiritual—
8 Leenjiin dhagnaa faayidaa xinnaa qabaatii; Waaqatti buluun garuu jireenya ammaatiifis jireenya dhufuuf jiruufis waan waadaa of keessaa qabuuf waan hundaaf fayyada.
for while physical exercise is useful to some extent, spiritual exercise is much more useful. For “it has promise for the present life, and for the life to come.”
9 Jechi kun amanamaa fi kan guutumaan guutuutti fudhatamuu maluu dha.
You can trust this saying that should be accepted by everyone.
10 Sababii abdii keenya Waaqa jiraataa isa Fayyisaa nama hundaa keessumattuu kan warra isatti amananii taʼe sana irra kaaʼanneef nuus kanaaf jennee ni dadhabna; ni tattaaffannas.
The reason we work and do the best we can is because our hope is in the living God. He is the Savior of all people, especially of those who trust in him.
11 Wantoota kanneen ajaji; barsiisis.
This is what you should teach. Tell everyone to follow your instructions.
12 Ati dubbiidhaan, amalaan, jaalalaan, amantii fi qulqullinaan warra amananiif fakkeenya taʼi malee namni tokko iyyuu dargaggummaa kee hin tuffatin.
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. Be an example to those who trust in God—in the way you speak, the kind of life you live, in love, in trust, and in purity.
13 Hamma ani dhufutti Katabbii Qulqulluu namootaaf dubbisuutti, gorsuu fi barsiisuutti jabaadhu.
Until I get there, make sure you read the Scriptures to the church, and encourage them by your speaking and teaching.
14 Kennaa kee isa yommuu jaarsoliin harka isaanii sirra kaaʼanitti karaa raajiitiin siif kenname sana hin dagatin.
Don't neglect the gracious gift you have that was given to you by prophetic inspiration when the church elders laid their hands on you.
15 Waan kanattis jabaadhu; akka namni hundinuu guddachuu kee arguufis guutumaan guututti itti of kenni.
Think carefully about these things, and dedicate yourself completely to them so that everyone can see the progress you're making.
16 Jireenya keetii fi barsiisa kee eeggadhu. Ittis jabaadhu; waan kana gochuu keetiinis ofii keetii fi warra si dhagaʼan ni fayyiftaatii.
Mind what you're doing and what you're teaching. Keep going with all of this, because as you do so you'll save both yourself and those who listen to you.
