2 Timothy 2
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
Biblia Takatifu (Swahili): New Testament portions
1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:
1Basi, wewe mwanangu, uwe na nguvu katika neema tunayopata katika kuungana na Kristo Yesu.
2And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, the same commend to faithful men, who shall be fit to teach others also.
2Chukua yale mafundisho uliyonisikia nikitangaza mbele ya mashahidi wengi, uyakabidhi kwa watu wanaoaminika, ambao wataweza kuwafundisha wengine pia.
3Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
3Shiriki katika mateso kama askari mwaminifu wa Kristo yesu.
4No man, being a soldier to God, entangleth himself with secular businesses; that he may please him to whom he hath engaged himself.
4Mwanajeshi vitani hujiepusha na shughuli za maisha ya kawaida ili aweze kumpendeza mkuu wa jeshi.
5For he also that striveth for the mastery, is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
5Mwanariadha yeyote hawezi kushinda na kupata zawadi ya ushindi kama asipozitii sheria za michezo.
6The husbandman, that laboureth, must first partake of the fruits.
6Mkulima ambaye amefanya kazi ngumu anastahili kupata sehemu ya kwanza ya mavuno.
7Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding.
7Fikiria hayo ninayosema, kwani Bwana atakuwezesha uyaelewe yote.
8Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel.
8Mkumbuke Yesu Kristo aliyefufuliwa kutoka wafu, aliyekuwa wa ukoo wa Daudi, kama isemavyo Habari Njema ninayoihubiri.
9Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound.
9Kwa sababu ya kuihubiri Habari Njema mimi nateseka na nimefungwa minyororo kama mhalifu. Lakini neno la Mungu haliwezi kufungwa minyororo,
10Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.
10na 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.
11A faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall live also with him.
11Usemi huu ni wa kweli: “Ikiwa tulikufa pamoja naye, tutaishi pia pamoja naye.
12If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
12Tukiendelea kuvumilia, tutatawala pia pamoja naye. Tukimkana, naye pia atatukana.
13If we believe not, he continueth faithful, he can not deny himself.
13Tukikosa kuwa waaminifu, yeye hubaki mwaminifu daima, maana yeye hawezi kujikana mwenyewe.”
14Of these things put them in mind, charging them before the Lord. Contend not in words, for it is to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
14Basi, 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.
15Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
15Jitahidi kupata kibali kamili mbele ya Mungu kama mfanyakazi ambaye haoni haya juu ya kazi yake, na ambaye hufundisha sawa ule ujumbe wa kweli.
16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they grow much towards ungodliness.
16Jiepushe na majadiliano ya kidunia na ya kipumbavu; kwani hayo huzidi kuwatenga watu mbali na Mungu.
17And their speech spreadeth like a canker: of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus:
17Mafundisho ya aina hiyo ni kama donda linalokula mwili. Miongoni mwa hao waliofundisha hayo ni Humenayo na Fileto.
18Who have erred from the truth, saying, that the resurrection is past already, and have subverted the faith of some.
18Hawa wamepotoka kabisa mbali na ukweli, na wanatia imani ya watu wengine katika wasiwasi kwa kusema ati ufufuo wetu umekwisha fanyika.
19But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord.
19Lakini 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.”
20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and earth: and some indeed unto honour, but some unto dishonour.
20Katika 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.
21If any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and profitable to the Lord, prepared unto every good work.
21Basi, 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.
22But flee thou youthful desires, and pursue justice, faith, charity, and peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
22Jiepushe na tamaa za ujana, fuata uadilifu, imani, upendo, amani, pamoja na watu wote ambao wanamwomba Bwana kwa moyo safi.
23And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes.
23Epuka ubishi wa kijinga na kipumbavu; wajua kwamba hayo huleta magomvi.
24But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild towards all men, apt to teach, patient,
24Mtumishi wa Bwana asigombane. Anapaswa kuwa mpole kwa watu wote, mwalimu mwema na mvumilivu,
25With modesty admonishing them that resist the truth: if peradventure God may give them repentance to know the truth,
25ambaye ni mpole anapowaonya wapinzani wake, kwani huenda Mungu akawajalia nafasi ya kutubu, wakapata kuujua ukweli.
26And they may recover themselves from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.
26Hapo fahamu zao zitawarudia tena, wakaponyoka katika mtego wa Ibilisi aliyewanasa na kuwafanya wayatii matakwa yake.
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