Timotheum Ii 4
1 Testificor coram Deo, et Iesu Christo, qui iudicaturus est vivos, et mortuos, per adventum ipsius, et regnum eius:
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
2 praedica verbum, insta opportune, importune: argue, obsecra, increpa in omni patientia, et doctrina.
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
3 Erit enim tempus, cum sanam doctrinam non sustinebunt, sed ad sua desideria coacervabunt sibi magistros, prurientes auribus,
For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
4 et a veritate quidem auditum avertent, ad fabulas autem convertentur.
So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
5 Tu vero vigila, in omnibus labora, opus fac Evangelistae, ministerium tuum imple. Sobrius esto.
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
6 Ego enim iam delibor, et tempus resolutionis meae instat.
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7 Bonum certamen certavi, cursum consummavi, fidem servavi.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 In reliquo reposita est mihi corona iustitiae, quam reddet mihi Dominus in illa die iustus iudex: non solum autem mihi, sed et iis, qui diligunt adventum eius.
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
9 Festina ad me venire cito.
Make every effort to come to me quickly,
10 Demas enim me reliquit, diligens hoc saeculum, et abiit Thessalonicam: Crescens in Galatiam, Titus in Dalmatiam. (aiōn g165)
because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. (aiōn g165)
11 Lucas est mecum solus. Marcum assume, et adduc tecum: est enim mihi utilis in ministerio.
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
12 Tychicum autem misi Ephesum.
Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
13 Penulam, quam reliqui Troade apud Carpum, veniens affer tecum, et libros, maxime autem membranas.
When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
14 Alexander aerarius multa mala mihi ostendit: reddet illi Dominus secundum opera eius:
Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
15 quem et tu devita: valde enim restitit verbis nostris.
You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
16 In prima mea defensione nemo mihi affuit, sed omnes me dereliquerunt: non illis imputetur.
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
17 Dominus autem mihi astitit, et confortavit me, ut per me praedicatio impleatur, et audiant omnes Gentes: et liberatus sum de ore leonis.
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
18 Liberavit me Dominus ab omni opere malo: et salvum faciet in regnum suum caeleste, cui gloria in saecula saeculorum. Amen. (aiōn g165)
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
19 Saluta Priscam, et Aquilam, et Onesiphori domum.
Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
20 Erastus remansit Corinthi. Trophimum autem reliqui infirmum Mileti.
Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
21 Festina ante hiemem venire. Salutant te Eubulus, et Pudens, et Linus, et Claudia, et fratres omnes.
Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
22 Dominus Iesus Christus cum spiritu tuo. Gratia vobiscum. Amen.
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
