1 Wathesalonike 5
Biblia Takatifu (Swahili): New Testament portions
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
1Ndugu, hakuna haja ya kuwaandikieni juu ya nyakati na majira yatakapotukia mambo haya.
1But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;
2Maana ninyi wenyewe mwajua kwamba Siku ya Bwana itakuja kama mwizi ajavyo usiku.
2For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as 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.
3For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.
4Lakini ninyi ndugu, hamko gizani, na siku hiyo haipaswi kuwajieni ghafla kama vile mwizi.
4But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5Ninyi nyote ni watu mnaoishi katika mwanga, watu wa mchana. Sisi si watu wa usiku, wala wa giza.
5For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
6Basi, tusilale usingizi kama wengine; tunapaswa kukesha na kuwa na kiasi.
6Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.
7Wanaolala hulala usiku, na walevi hulewa usiku.
7For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the 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 let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
9Maana Mungu hakututeua ili tuangamizwe na ghadhabu yake, bali tuupate wokovu kwa njia ya Bwana wetu Yesu Kristo,
9For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10ambaye alikufa kwa ajili yetu, ili tuishi pamoja naye, iwe tu hai au tumekufa.
10Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.
11Kwa hiyo farijianeni na kusaidiana ninyi kwa ninyi kama mnavyofanya sasa.
11For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.
12Ndugu, tunawaombeni muwastahi wale wanaofanya kazi kati yenu, wale wanaowaongoza na kuwafundisheni kuhusu maisha ya Kikristo.
12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you:
13Wapeni heshima kubwa na kuwapenda kwa sababu ya kazi wanayofanya. Muwe na amani kati yenu.
13That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work’s sake. Have peace with them.
14Ndugu, tunawahimizeni muwaonye watu walio wavivu, muwatie moyo watu wanyonge, muwasaidie watu dhaifu, muwe na subira kwa wote.
14And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.
15Angalieni mtu yeyote asimlipe mwingine maovu kwa maovu, ila nia yenu iwe kutendeana mema daima na kuwatendea mema watu wote.
15See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.
16Furahini daima,
16Always rejoice.
17salini kila wakati
17Pray without ceasing.
18na muwe na shukrani katika kila hali. Hayo ndiyo anayotaka Mungu kwenu katika kuungana kwenu na Kristo Yesu.
18In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.
19Msimpinge Roho Mtakatifu;
19Extinguish not the spirit.
20msidharau unabii.
20Despise not prophecies.
21Pimeni kila kitu: zingatieni kilicho chema,
21But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22na epukeni kila aina ya uovu.
22From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
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.
23And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things; that your whole spirit, and soul, and body, may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24Yeye anayewaita ninyi atafanya hivyo kwani ni mwaminifu.
24He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.
25Ndugu, tuombeeni na sisi pia.
25Brethren, pray for us.
26Wasalimuni ndugu wote kwa ishara ya upendo.
26Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
27Nawahimizeni kwa jina la Bwana muwasomee ndugu zetu wote barua hii.
27I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.
28Tunawatakieni neema ya Bwana wetu Yesu Kristo.
28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
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