1 Peter 4
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
Biblia Takatifu (Swahili): New Testament portions
1Christ therefore having suffered in the flesh, be you also armed with the same thought: for he that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sins:
1Maadamu Kristo aliteseka kimwili, nanyi pia mnapaswa kujiimarisha kwa nia hiyo yake; maana mtu akisha teseka kimwili hahusiki tena na dhambi.
2That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh, not after the desires of men, but according to the will of God.
2Tangu sasa, basi, maisha yaliowabakia kuishi hapa duniani yanapaswa kuongozwa na matakwa ya Mungu, si na tamaa za kibinadamu.
3For the time past is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, for them who have walked in riotousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and unlawful worshipping of idols.
3Wakati uliopita mlikuwa na muda mrefu wa kufanya mambo wanayofanya watu wasiomjua Mungu. Mliishi maisha ya anasa, ubinafsi, ulevi, ugomvi, kunywa mno na ya ibada haramu za sanamu.
4Wherein they think it strange, that you run not with them into the same confusion of riotousness, speaking evil of you.
4Sasa, watu hao wasiomjua Mungu wanashangaa wanapoona kwamba hamwandamani nao tena katika hali ya kuishi vibaya, na hivyo wanawatukaneni.
5Who shall render account to him, who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
5Lakini watapaswa kutoa hoja juu ya jambo hilo mbele yake Mungu aliye tayari kuwahukumu wazima na wafu!
6For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to the dead: that they might be judged indeed according to men, in the flesh; but may live according to God, in the Spirit.
6Kwa sababu hiyo, hao waliokufa ambao walikuwa wamehukumiwa katika maisha yao ya kimwili kama anavyohukumiwa kila mmoja, walihubiriwa Habari Njema kusudi katika maisha yao ya kiroho waishi kama aishivyo Mungu.
7But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore, and watch in prayers.
7Mwisho wa vitu vyote umekaribia. Kwa hiyo mnapaswa kuwa na utaratibu na nidhamu, ili mweze kusali.
8But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.
8Zaidi ya yote pendaneni kwa moyo wote, maana upendo hufunika dhambi nyingi.
9Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,
9Muwe na ukarimu ninyi kwa ninyi bila kunung'unika.
10As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
10Kila mmoja anapaswa kutumia kipaji alichojaliwa na Mungu kwa faida ya wengine, kama vile uwakili mwema wa zawadi mbalimbali za Mungu.
11If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it, as of the power, which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.
11Anayesema kitu, maneno yake na yawe kama maneno ya Mungu; anayetumika anapaswa kutumikia kwa nguvu anayojaliwa na Mungu, ili katika mambo yote, Mungu atukuzwe kwa njia ya Yesu Kristo, ambaye utukufu na nguvu ni vyake milele na milele! Amina.
12Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you, as if some new thing happened to you;
12Wapenzi wangu, msishangae kuhusu majaribio makali mnayopata kana kwamba mnapatwa na kitu kisicho cha kawaida.
13But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
13Ila furahini kwamba mnashiriki mateso ya Kristo ili mweze kuwa na furaha tele wakati utukufu wake utakapofunuliwa.
14If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory, and power of God, and that which is his Spirit, resteth upon you.
14Heri yenu ikiwa mnatukanwa kwa sababu ya jina la Kristo; jambo hilo lamaanisha kwamba Roho mtukufu, yaani Roho wa Mungu, anakaa juu yetu.
15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a railer, or a coveter of other men’s things.
15Asiwepo mtu yeyote miongoni mwenu ambaye anapaswa kuteseka kwa sababu ni muuaji, mwizi, mhalifu au mwovu.
16But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.
16Lakini kama mtu akiteseka kwa sababu ni Mkristo, basi asione aibu, bali amtukuze Mungu, kwa sababu mtu huyo anaitwa kwa jina la Kristo.
17For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God?
17Wakati wa hukumu umefika, na hukumu hiyo inaanza na watu wake Mungu mwenyewe. Ikiwa hukumu hiyo inaanzia kwetu sisi, basi mwisho wake utakuwa namna gani kwa wale wasioamini Habari Njema ya Mungu?
18And if the just man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
18Kama yasemavyo Maandiko Matakatifu: “Ni vigumu kwa watu waadilifu kuokolewa; itakuwaje basi kwa wasiomcha Mungu na wenye dhambi?”
19Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God, commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.
19Kwa hiyo, wale wanaoteseka kufuatana na matakwa ya Mungu, wanapaswa, kwa matendo yao mema, kujiweka chini ya Muumba wao ambaye ni wa kuaminika kabisa.
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