1 Timothy 4
1 [God’s] Spirit has clearly told us that in later times some people will stop believing the [teaching] that [all of us] believe. Instead, they will listen to [evil] spirits who deceive [people. They will also believe the false] doctrines/teachings that [they receive from] these evil spirits.
Der Geist aber sagt deutlich, daß in den letzten Zeiten werden etliche von dem Glauben abtreten und anhangen den verführerischen Geistern und Lehren der Teufel
2 The people who teach those false doctrines/teachings are liars! And they do not feel at all guilty [MET] [when they teach such teachings]!
durch die, so in Gleisnerei Lügenredner sind und Brandmal in ihrem Gewissen haben
3 [For example], they forbid [believers] to marry [because they say that it makes us unacceptable to God]. They also [command] that people abstain from [eating certain] foods. But God created such foods in order that we can eat them! We who believe [in Christ] know the true [teaching], and we thank [God for the food that he gives us. That is why we] can eat it.
und verbieten, ehelich zu werden und zu meiden die Speisen, die Gott geschaffen hat, zu nehmen mit Danksagung, den Gläubigen und denen, die die Wahrheit erkennen.
4 [We can eat all kinds of food] because God has created all [food], and it is all good. We should not refuse to eat certain kinds of food if we thank [God for it] when we eat it.
Denn alle Kreatur Gottes ist gut und nichts verwerflich, was mit Danksagung empfangen wird.
5 It is acceptable [to God] because God [long ago] said [that all things that he made are good], and because we pray that God will bless it.
Denn es wird geheiliget durch das Wort Gottes und Gebet.
6 When you teach these things to your fellow believers, you will be showing that you, [whom] Christ Jesus [appointed], serve them well. You will have become strong [spiritually] (by holding fast/by obeying) the true message that [we all] believe.
Wenn du den Brüdern solches vorhältst, so wirst du ein guter Diener Jesu Christi sein, auferzogen in den Worten des Glaubens und der guten Lehre, bei welcher du immerdar gewesen bist.
7 You must completely reject godless, silly/foolish stories [from your ancestors that old people tell]. Keep training yourself so that you have more (godly behavior/behavior that pleases God).
Der ungeistlichen aber und altvettelischen Fabeln entschlage dich. Übe dich selbst aber an der Gottseligkeit.
8 [Some people say], “It helps us in some ways if we exercise our bodies.” But [I say that] people benefit very much if they live (in a godly way/in a way that pleases God), because [if people live in a godly way, that] will benefit them both while they live now and when they live in the future life [in heaven].
Denn die leibliche Übung ist wenig nütz; aber die Gottseligkeit ist zu allen Dingen nütz und hat die Verheißung dieses und des zukünftigen Lebens.
9 Those are words that are absolutely true, and everybody should believe them!
Das ist je gewißlich wahr und ein teuer wertes Wort.
10 This is the reason why we work so hard [DOU] [for others], because we confidently expect that God, who is all-powerful, [will do the things that he has promised]. He is the one who [wants to] save all people, [so he protects them]. He certainly [protects us] who believe [in Christ]!
Denn dahin arbeiten wir auch und werden geschmähet, daß wir auf den lebendigen Gott gehoffet haben, welcher ist der Heiland aller Menschen, sonderlich aber der Gläubigen.
11 Command these things and teach these things.
Solches gebiete und lehre!
12 [Timothy], by the way you conduct your life, show the believers [in your congregation] how they should conduct their lives. Specifically, speak [good things], conduct yourself [well], love [people], trust [God], and be pure in every way. If you do all that, no one will [have any reason] (to belittle/to treat you disrespectfully) because of your being young.
Niemand verachte deine Jugend, sondern sei ein Vorbild den Gläubigen im Wort, im Wandel, in der Liebe, im Geist, im Glauben, in der Keuschheit.
13 Until I come, be sure that you read [the Scriptures to the congregation] and that you exhort/urge them [to obey the Scriptures], and teach them.
Halt an mit Lesen, mit Ermahnen, mit Lehren, bis ich komme!
14 Do not forget [to use] the [abilities that God] gave to you as a result of [people/us] (prophesying/telling what God revealed to them) [about you], and as a result of the elders putting their hands on you [to commission/appoint you to do God’s work].
Laß nicht aus der Acht die Gabe, die dir gegeben ist durch die Weissagung mit Handauflegung der Ältesten.
15 Do these things [that I have told] you to do! (Concentrate on them/Do them [sincerely and] wholeheartedly) in order that everyone may see that you are improving [in how you do them].
Solches warte, damit gehe um auf daß dein Zunehmen in allen Dingen offenbar sei.
16 Be careful that you [conduct] yourself well. By continuing to do that, you will save yourself. And if you continue [to teach the good] doctrine/teaching, the result of your teaching will be that [God] will save the people who listen to you.
Hab acht auf dich selbst und auf die Lehre; beharre in diesen Stücken! Denn wo du solches tust, wirst du dich selbst selig machen, und die dich hören.
