1 Timothy 6

1 Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.

Alle de, som ere Trælle under Åg, skulle holde deres egne Herrer al Ære værd, for at ikke Guds Navn og Læren skal bespottes.

2 Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

Men de, der have troende Herrer, må ikke ringeagte dem, fordi de ere Brødre, men tjene dem desto hellere, fordi de, som nyde godt af deres gode Gerning, ere troende og elskede. Lær dette, og forman dertil!

3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and doesn’t consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,

Dersom nogen fører fremmed Lære og ikke holder sig til vor Herres Jesu Kristi sunde Ord og til den Lære, som stemmer med Gudsfrygt.

4 he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,

han er opblæst, skønt han intet ved, men er syg for Stridigheder og Ordkampe, hvoraf kommer Avind, Kiv, Forhånelser, ond Mistanke

5 constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.

og idelige Rivninger hos Mennesker, som ere fordærvede i Sindet og berøvede Sandheden, idet de mene, at Gudsfrygten er en Vinding.

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Vist nok er Gudsfrygten sammen med Nøjsomhed en stor Vinding.

7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.

Thi vi have intet bragt ind i Verden, det er da åbenbart, at vi ej heller kunne bringe noget ud derfra.

8 But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.

Men når vi have Føde og Klæder, ville vi dermed lade os nøje.

9 But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

Men de, som ville være rige, falde i Fristelse og Snare og mange ufornuftige og skadelige Begæringer, som nedsænke Menneskene i Undergang og Fortabelse;

10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

thi Pengegridskheden er en Rod til alt ondt; og ved at hige derefter ere nogle farne vild fra Troen og have gennemstunget sig selv med mange Smerter.

11 But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Men du, o Guds Menneske! fly disse Ting; jag derimod efter Retfærdighed, Gudsfrygt, Tro, Kærlighed, Udholdenhed, Sagtmodighed;

12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses. (aiōnios g166)

strid Troens gode Strid, grib det evige Liv, til hvilket du er bleven kaldet og har aflagt den gode Bekendelse for mange Vidner. (aiōnios g166)

13 I command you before God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,

Jeg byder dig for Guds Åsyn, som holder alle Ting i Live, og for Kristus Jesus, som vidnede den gode Bekendelse for Pontius Pilatus,

14 that you keep the commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

at du holder Budet uplettet, ulasteligt indtil vor Herres Jesu Kristi Åbenbarelse,

15 which at the right time he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords.

hvilken den salige og alene mægtige, Kongernes Konge og Herrernes Herre skal lade til Syne i sin Tid;

16 He alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen. (aiōnios g166)

han, som alene har Udødelighed, som bor i et utilgængeligt Lys, hvem intet Menneske har set, ikke heller kan se; ham være Ære og evig Magt! Amen! (aiōnios g166)

17 Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; (aiōn g165)

Byd dem, som ere rige i den nærværende Verden, at de ikke hovmode sig, ej heller sætte Håb til den usikre Rigdom, men til Gud, som giver os rigeligt alle Ting at nyde; (aiōn g165)

18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;

at de gøre godt, ere rige på gode Gerninger, gerne give, meddele

19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.

og således, opsamle sig selv en god Grundvold for den kommende Tid, for at de kunne gribe det sande Liv.

20 Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge,

O Timotheus! vogt på den betroede Skat, idet du vender dig bort fra den vanhellige, tomme Snak og Indvendingerne fra den falskelig såkaldte Erkendelse,

21 which some profess, and thus have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

hvilken nogle have bekendt sig til og ere afvegne fra Troen. Nåden være med dig!