2 Timothy 2
1 You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Basi, wewe mwanangu, uwe na nguvu katika neema tunayopata katika kuungana na Kristo Yesu.
2 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.
Chukua yale mafundisho uliyonisikia nikitangaza mbele ya mashahidi wengi, uyakabidhi kwa watu wanaoaminika, ambao wataweza kuwafundisha wengine pia.
3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Shiriki katika mateso kama askari mwaminifu wa Kristo yesu.
4 No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
Mwanajeshi vitani hujiepusha na shughuli za maisha ya kawaida ili aweze kumpendeza mkuu wa jeshi.
5 Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
Mwanariadha yeyote hawezi kushinda na kupata zawadi ya ushindi kama asipozitii sheria za michezo.
6 The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.
Mkulima ambaye amefanya kazi ngumu anastahili kupata sehemu ya kwanza ya mavuno.
7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Fikiria hayo ninayosema, kwani Bwana atakuwezesha uyaelewe yote.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,
Mkumbuke Yesu Kristo aliyefufuliwa kutoka wafu, aliyekuwa wa ukoo wa Daudi, kama isemavyo Habari Njema ninayoihubiri.
9 in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.
Kwa sababu ya kuihubiri Habari Njema mimi nateseka na nimefungwa minyororo kama mhalifu. Lakini neno la Mungu haliwezi kufungwa minyororo,
10 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)
na hivyo navumilia kila kitu kwa ajili ya wateule wa Mungu, ili wao pia wapate ukombozi upatikanao kwa njia ya Yesu Kristo, na ambao huleta utukufu wa milele. (aiōnios g166)
11 This saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
Usemi huu ni wa kweli: “Ikiwa tulikufa pamoja naye, tutaishi pia pamoja naye.
12 If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
Tukiendelea kuvumilia, tutatawala pia pamoja naye. Tukimkana, naye pia atatukana.
13 If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”
Tukikosa kuwa waaminifu, yeye hubaki mwaminifu daima, maana yeye hawezi kujikana mwenyewe.”
14 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.
Basi, wakumbushe watu wako mambo haya, na kuwaonya mbele ya Mungu waache ubishi juu ya maneno. Ubishi huo haufai, ila huleta tu uharibifu mkuu kwa wale wanaousikia.
15 Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
Jitahidi kupata kibali kamili mbele ya Mungu kama mfanyakazi ambaye haoni haya juu ya kazi yake, na ambaye hufundisha sawa ule ujumbe wa kweli.
16 But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,
Jiepushe na majadiliano ya kidunia na ya kipumbavu; kwani hayo huzidi kuwatenga watu mbali na Mungu.
17 and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:
Mafundisho ya aina hiyo ni kama donda linalokula mwili. Miongoni mwa hao waliofundisha hayo ni Humenayo na Fileto.
18 men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
Hawa wamepotoka kabisa mbali na ukweli, na wanatia imani ya watu wengine katika wasiwasi kwa kusema ati ufufuo wetu umekwisha fanyika.
19 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.”
Lakini msingi thabiti uliowekwa na Mungu uko imara, na juu yake yameandikwa maneno haya: “Bwana anawafahamu wale walio wake,” na “Kila asemaye yeye ni wa Bwana, ni lazima aachane na uovu.”
20 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.
Katika nyumba kubwa kuna mabakuli na vyombo vya kila namna: vingine ni vya fedha na dhahabu, vingine vya mbao na udongo, vingine ni vya matumizi ya pekee na vingine kwa ajili ya matumizi ya kawaida.
21 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.
Basi, kama mtu atajitakasa kwa kujitenga mbali na mambo hayo yote maovu, atakuwa chombo cha matumizi ya pekee, kwa sababu amewekwa wakfu, anamfaa Bwana wake na yupo tayari kwa kila kazi njema.
22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Jiepushe na tamaa za ujana, fuata uadilifu, imani, upendo, amani, pamoja na watu wote ambao wanamwomba Bwana kwa moyo safi.
23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
Epuka ubishi wa kijinga na kipumbavu; wajua kwamba hayo huleta magomvi.
24 The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,
Mtumishi wa Bwana asigombane. Anapaswa kuwa mpole kwa watu wote, mwalimu mwema na mvumilivu,
25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
ambaye ni mpole anapowaonya wapinzani wake, kwani huenda Mungu akawajalia nafasi ya kutubu, wakapata kuujua ukweli.
26 and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
Hapo fahamu zao zitawarudia tena, wakaponyoka katika mtego wa Ibilisi aliyewanasa na kuwafanya wayatii matakwa yake.
