2 Timotheo 4
1 Ninakupa agizo hili lenye uzito mbele za Mungu na Kristo Yesu, atakaye wahukumu walio hai na wafu, na kwa sababu ya kufunuliwa kwake na Ufalme wake:
I solemnly charge yoʋ therefore in the presence of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead when he appears with his kingdom:
2 Hubiri Neno. Uwe tayari kwa wakati ufaao na usiofaa. Waambie watu dhambi zao, kemea, himiza, kwa uvumilivu wote na mafundisho.
Preach the word, be prepared whether the time is favorable or not, reprove, rebuke, and encourage, with complete patience and careful instruction.
3 Kwa maana wakati utakuja ambao watu hawatachukuliana na mafundisho ya kweli. Badala yake, watajitafutia walimu wa kufundisha kulingana na tamaa zao. kwa njia hii masikio yao yatakuwa yametekenywa.
For a time is coming when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but having itching ears they will surround themselves with teachers to suit their own desires.
4 Wataacha kusikiliza mafundisho ya kweli, na kugeukia hadithi.
They will turn their ears away from the truth and be turned aside to myths.
5 Lakini wewe uwe mwaminifu katika mambo yote, vumilia magumu, fanya kazi ya mwinjilisti; timiza huduma yako.
But as for yoʋ, be sober-minded in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill yoʋr ministry.
6 Kwa maana mimi tayari nimekwisha kumiminwa. Muda wa kuondoka kwangu umewadia.
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7 Nimeshindana katika haki, Mwendo nimeumaliza, Imani nimeilinda.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 Taji ya haki imewekwa kwa ajili yangu, ambayo Bwana, anayehukumu kwa haki, atanipa siku ile. Na siyo kwangu tu bali pia kwa wote wanaongojea kwa shauku kuonekana kwake.
There is now laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
9 Jitahidi kuja kwagu haraka.
Make every effort to come to me soon.
10 Kwa kuwa Dema ameniacha. Anaupenda ulimwengu wa sasa na amekwenda Thesalonike, Kreseni alikwenda Galatia, na Tito alikwenda Dalmatia. (aiōn g165)
For Demas, who is in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. (aiōn g165)
11 Luka tu ndiye yuko pamoja nami. Umchukue Marko uje naye kwani yeye ni muhimu kwangu katika huduma.
Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with yoʋ, for he is useful to me for ministry.
12 Nimemtuma Tikiko Efeso.
Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
13 Lile joho ambalo nililiacha Troa kwa Karpo, utakapokuja lilete, pamoja na vile vitabu hasa vile vya ngozi.
When yoʋ come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus in Troas, as well as my scrolls, especially the parchments.
14 Alekizanda mfua chuma alinitendea maovu mengi. Bwana atamlipa kulingana na matendo yake.
Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works.
15 Nawe pia jihadhari naye, kwani aliyapinga sana maneno yetu.
Yoʋ yoʋrself should be on guard against him, for he has vehemently opposed our message.
16 Katika utetezi wangu wa kwanza, hakuna mtu yeyote aliyesimama pamoja nami, badala yake, kila mmoja aliniacha. Mungu asiwahesabie hatia.
At my first defense no one came to stand by me; instead, they all deserted me. May it not be counted against them.
17 Lakini Bwana alisimama pamoja nami, akanitia nguvu ili kwamba kupitia kwangu, neno linenwe kwa ukamilifu na mataifa wapate kusikia. Niliokolewa katika kinywa cha Simba.
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully made and all the Gentiles might hear. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
18 Bwana ataniepusha na matendo yote maovu na kuniokoa kwa ajili ya ufalme wake wa mbinguni. Utukufu uwe kwake milele na milele. Amen (aiōn g165)
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
19 Msalimie Priska, Akila na nyumba ya Onesiforo.
Greet Prisca and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus.
20 Erasto alibaki huko Korintho, lakini Trifimo nilimuacha Mileto akiwa mgonjwa.
Erastus stayed in Corinth, and Trophimus, who was sick, I left in Miletus.
21 Fanya hima uje kabla ya kipindi cha baridi. Eubulo anakusalimu, pia Pude, Lino, Claudia na ndugu wote.
Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets yoʋ, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
22 Mungu awe pamoja na roho yako, Neema iwe nawe.
The Lord Jesus Christ be with yoʋr spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
