2 Timothy 2
1 You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Zvino iwe mwanakomana wangu, iva nesimba munyasha dziri muna Kristu Jesu.
2 The things you heard from me among many witnesses, entrust them to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.
Uye zvinhu zvawakanzwa ndichitaura pamberi pezvapupu zvizhinji zvipe kuvanhu vakatendeka avo vachazozvidzidzisawo vamwe.
3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Tsungirira pamwe chete nesu somurwi akanaka waKristu Jesu.
4 No soldier serves while entangled in the affairs of this life, so that he may please his superior officer.
Hakuna munhu anoshanda somurwi anozviisa pazvinhu zvoupenyu hwavasiri varwi, nokuti anoda kufadza mukuru wake wehondo.
5 Also, if someone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes by the rules.
Zvimwe chetezvo, kana munhu achikwikwidza somumhanyi, haagoni kuwana korona yokukunda kunze kwokunge apedza nhangemutange sezvakarayirwa.
6 It is necessary that the hardworking farmer receive his share of the crops first.
Murimi anoshanda nesimba ndiye anofanira kutanga kudya zvibereko.
7 Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
Funga pamusoro pezvandinoreva, nokuti Ishe achakupa kunzwisisa pane izvi zvose.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, from David's seed, who was raised from the dead. This is according to my gospel message,
Rangarirai Jesu Kristu, akamuka kubva kuvakafa, worudzi rwaDhavhidhi. Iri ndiro vhangeri rangu,
9 for which I am suffering to the point of being bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound.
randinotambudzikira kunyange kusvikira pakusungwa segororo. Asi shoko raMwari harina kusungwa.
10 Therefore I endure all things for those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
Naizvozvo ndinotsungirira pazvinhu zvose nokuda kwavasanangurwa, kuti naivowo vawane ruponeso rwuri muna Kristu Jesu, nokubwinya kusingaperi. (aiōnios g166)
11 This is a trustworthy saying: “If we have died with him, we will also live with him.
Herino shoko rechokwadi: Kana takafa pamwe chete naye, tichararamawo pamwe chete naye;
12 If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
kana tikatsungirira, tichabata ushe pamwe chete naye. Kana tikamuramba, iye achatirambawo;
13 if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.”
kana tikasava nokutenda, iye anoramba akatendeka, nokuti haangazvirambi.
14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
Ramba uchivayeuchidza zvinhu izvi. Uvayambire pamberi paMwari kuti varege kuita nharo pamusoro pamashoko; hazvina maturo, zvinongoparadza chete vaya vanoteerera.
15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no reason to be ashamed, who accurately teaches the word of truth.
Shingaira kuti uzviratidze pamberi paMwari, somunhu anogamuchirwa, mushandi asingafaniri kunyadziswa uye anonyatsoruramisa shoko rechokwadi.
16 Avoid profane talk, which leads to more and more godlessness.
Nzvenga kutaura kusinei naMwari, nokuti vaya vanhu vanodaro vacharamba vachirasikirwa noumwari.
17 Their talk will spread like cancer. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
Dzidziso yavo ichanyenga seronda. Pakati pavo pana Himenayasi naFiretasi,
18 who have gone astray from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already happened, and they destroy the faith of some.
vakatsauka kubva pazvokwadi. Vanoti kumuka kwavakafa kwakatopfuura, uye vanoparadza kutenda kwavamwe.
19 However, the firm foundation of God stands. It has this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his” and “Everyone who names the name of the Lord must depart from unrighteousness.”
Kunyange zvakadaro, nheyo dzakasimba dzaMwari dzinomira, dzine chisimbiso ichi chinoti: “Ishe anoziva vanhu vake,” uye, “Ani naani anopupura zita raShe anofanira kubva pane zvakaipa.”
20 In a wealthy home, there are not only containers of gold and silver. There are also containers of wood and clay. Some of these are for honorable use, and some for dishonorable.
Muimba huru mune midziyo kwete yegoridhe kana yesirivha chete, asiwo yamatanda, neyevhu; mimwe inokudzwa, mimwe isingakudzwi.
21 If someone cleans himself from dishonorable use, he is an honorable container. He is set apart, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
Kana munhu achizvinatsa kwazvo pazvinhu izvi, achava mudziyo unokudzwa, wakaitwa mutsvene, wakawanirwa basa naTenzi uye wakagadzirirwa basa rose rakanaka.
22 Flee youthful lusts. Pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a clean heart.
Tiza kuchiva kwose kwoujaya, uye utevere kururama, kutenda, rudo norugare navose vanodana kuna Ishe nomwoyo wakachena.
23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questions. You know that they give birth to arguments.
Usava nechokuita nemibvunzo youpenzi isina maturo, nokuti unoziva kuti inongomutsa kukakavara.
24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel. Instead he must be gentle toward all, able to teach, and patient.
Zvino muranda waIshe haafaniri kukakavara; asi anofanira kuva munyoro kumunhu wose, achigona kudzidzisa, asingatsamwi.
25 He must in meekness educate those who oppose him. God may perhaps give them repentance for the knowledge of the truth.
Vaya vanomupikisa anofanira kuvadzidzisa nounyoro, aine tariro yokuti Mwari achavapa kutendeuka vagoziva chokwadi,
26 They may become sober again and leave the devil's trap, after they have been captured by him for his will.
uye kuti vachapengenuka vagopunyuka kubva mumusungo wadhiabhori, akavaita nhapwa kuti vaite kuda kwake.
