2 Timotheo 2
1 Kwa hiyo, wewe mwanangu, utiwe nguvu katika neema iliyondani ya Kristo Yesu.
You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Na mambo uliyoyasikia kwangu miongoni mwa mashahidi wengi, uyakabidhi kwa watu waaminifu ambao wataweza kuwafundisha wengine pia.
The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
3 Shiriki mateso pamoja nami, kama askari mwema wa Kristo Yesu.
You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 Hakuna askari atumikae wakati huo huo akijihusisha na shughuli za kawaida za maisha haya, ili kwamba ampendeze ofisa wake mkuu.
No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
5 Pia kama mtu akishindana kama mwanariadha, hatapewa taji asiposhindana kwa kufuata kanuni.
Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
6 Ni Muhimu kwamba mkulima mwenye bidii awe wa kwanza kupokea mgao wa mazao yake.
The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.
7 Tafakari kuhusu nisemacho, kwa maana Bwana atakupa uelewa katika mambo yote.
Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
8 Mkumbuke Yesu Kristo, kutoka uzao wa Daudi, ambaye alifufuliwa kutoka kwa wafu. Hii ni kulingana na ujumbe wangu wa Injili,
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,
9 ambao kwa sababu ya huo ninateswa hata kufungwa minyororo kama mhalifu. Lakini neno la Mungu halifungwi kwa minyororo.
in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.
10 Kwa hiyo, navumilia mambo yote kwa ajili ya wale ambao Mungu amekwishawachagua, ili kwamba nao pia waupate wokovu ulio katika Kristo Yesu pamoja na utukufu wa milele. (aiōnios g166)
Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
11 Usemi huu ni wakuaminika: “Ikiwa tumekufa pamoja naye, tutaishi pamoja naye pia,
This saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
12 kama tukivumilia, tutatawala pamoja naye pia, kama tukimkana yeye, naye pia atatukana sisi.
If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
13 kama hatutakuwa waaminifu, yeye atabaki kuwa mwaminifu, maana hawezi kujikana mwenyewe.”
If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”
14 Endelea kuwakumbusha juu ya mambo haya. Waonye mbele za Mungu waache kubishana kuhusu maneno. Kwa sababu hakuna manufaa katika jambo hili. Kutokana na hili kuna uharibifu kwa wale wanaosikiliza.
Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord that they don’t argue about words to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
15 Fanya bidii kujionesha kuwa umekubalika kwa Mungu kama mtenda kazi asiye na sababu ya kulaumiwa. Litumie neno la kweli kwa usahihi.
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
16 Jiepushe na majadiliano ya kidunia, ambayo huongoza kwa zaidi na zaidi ya uasi.
But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,
17 Majadiliano yao yatasambaa kama donda ndugu. Miongoni mwao ni Himenayo na Fileto.
and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:
18 Hawa ni watu walioukosa ukweli. Wanasema ya kuwa ufufuo tayari umishatokea. Wanapindua imani ya baadhi ya watu.
men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
19 Hata hivyo, msingi imara wa Mungu unasimama, wenye uandishi huu, “Bwana anawajua walio wake, na kila alitajaye jina la Bwana ni lazima ajitenge na udhalimu.”
However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”
20 Kwenye nyumba ya kitajiri, siyo kwamba vimo vyombo vya dhahabu na shaba tu. Pia kuna vyombo vya miti na udongo. Baadhi ya hivi ni kwa ajili ya matumizi ya heshima na baadhi yake ni kwa matumizi yasiyo ya heshima.
Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor and some for dishonor.
21 Ikiwa mtu atajitakasa mwenyewe kutoka kwenye matumizi yasiyo ya heshima, yeye ni chombo chenye kuheshimika. Ametengwa maalumu, mwenye manufaa kwa Bwana, na ameandaliwa kwa kila kazi njema.
If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.
22 Zikimbie tamaa za ujanani. Ukifuata haki, imani, upendo na amani pamoja na wale wamwitao Bwana kwa moyo safi.
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 Lakini ukatae upumbavu na maswali ya kipuuzi. Kwani unajua ya kuwa huzaa ugomvi.
But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
24 Mtumishi wa Bwana hapaswi kugombana, badala yake inampasa kuwa mpole kwa watu wote, awezaye kufundisha, na mvumilivu.
The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,
25 Ni lazima awaelimishe kwa upole wale wampingao. Yamkini Mungu aweze kuwapatia toba kwa kuifahamu kweli.
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
26 Waweze kupata ufahamu tena na kuepuka mtego wa Shetani, baada ya kuwa wametekwa na yeye kwa ajili ya mapenzi yake.
and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
