1 Wathesalonike 5
Biblia Takatifu (Swahili): New Testament portions
Berean Standard Bible
1Ndugu, hakuna haja ya kuwaandikieni juu ya nyakati na majira yatakapotukia mambo haya.
1Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
2Maana ninyi wenyewe mwajua kwamba Siku ya Bwana itakuja kama mwizi ajavyo usiku.
2For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
3Watu watakapokuwa wanasema: “Kila kitu ni shwari na salama” ndipo uharibifu utakapowaangukia ghafla! Mambo hayo yatatukia ghafla kama uchungu wa uzazi unavyomjia mama anayejifungua, wala watu hawataweza kuepukana nayo.
3While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
4Lakini ninyi ndugu, hamko gizani, na siku hiyo haipaswi kuwajieni ghafla kama vile mwizi.
4But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
5Ninyi nyote ni watu mnaoishi katika mwanga, watu wa mchana. Sisi si watu wa usiku, wala wa giza.
5For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
6Basi, tusilale usingizi kama wengine; tunapaswa kukesha na kuwa na kiasi.
6So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
7Wanaolala hulala usiku, na walevi hulewa usiku.
7For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
8Lakini sisi ni watu wa mchana na tunapaswa kuwa na kiasi. Tunapaswa kuvaa imani na upendo kama vazi la kujikinga kifuani, na tumaini letu la wokovu kama kofia ya chuma.
8But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
9Maana Mungu hakututeua ili tuangamizwe na ghadhabu yake, bali tuupate wokovu kwa njia ya Bwana wetu Yesu Kristo,
9For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
10ambaye alikufa kwa ajili yetu, ili tuishi pamoja naye, iwe tu hai au tumekufa.
10He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.
11Kwa hiyo farijianeni na kusaidiana ninyi kwa ninyi kama mnavyofanya sasa.
11Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
12Ndugu, tunawaombeni muwastahi wale wanaofanya kazi kati yenu, wale wanaowaongoza na kuwafundisheni kuhusu maisha ya Kikristo.
12But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
13Wapeni heshima kubwa na kuwapenda kwa sababu ya kazi wanayofanya. Muwe na amani kati yenu.
13In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
14Ndugu, tunawahimizeni muwaonye watu walio wavivu, muwatie moyo watu wanyonge, muwasaidie watu dhaifu, muwe na subira kwa wote.
14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
15Angalieni mtu yeyote asimlipe mwingine maovu kwa maovu, ila nia yenu iwe kutendeana mema daima na kuwatendea mema watu wote.
15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
16Furahini daima,
16Rejoice at all times.
17salini kila wakati
17Pray without ceasing.
18na muwe na shukrani katika kila hali. Hayo ndiyo anayotaka Mungu kwenu katika kuungana kwenu na Kristo Yesu.
18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19Msimpinge Roho Mtakatifu;
19Do not extinguish the Spirit.
20msidharau unabii.
20Do not treat prophecies with contempt,
21Pimeni kila kitu: zingatieni kilicho chema,
21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
22na epukeni kila aina ya uovu.
22Abstain from every form of evil.
23Mungu anayetupatia amani awafanye ninyi watakatifu kwa kila namna na kuzilinda nafsi zenu—roho, mioyo na miili yenu—mbali na hatia yoyote wakati wa kuja kwake Bwana wetu Yesu Kristo.
23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24Yeye anayewaita ninyi atafanya hivyo kwani ni mwaminifu.
24The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
25Ndugu, tuombeeni na sisi pia.
25Brothers, pray for us as well.
26Wasalimuni ndugu wote kwa ishara ya upendo.
26Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
27Nawahimizeni kwa jina la Bwana muwasomee ndugu zetu wote barua hii.
27I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
28Tunawatakieni neema ya Bwana wetu Yesu Kristo.
28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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