Tito 3
Biblia Takatifu (Swahili): New Testament portions
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
1Wakumbushe watu kuwastahi watawala na wenye mamlaka, kuwatii na kuwa tayari kwa kila namna kutenda mambo yote mema.
1Admonish them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to every good work.
2Waambie wasimtukane mtu yeyote; bali waishi kwa amani na masikizano, wawe daima wapole kwa kila mtu.
2To speak evil of no man, not to be litigious, but gentle: shewing all mildness towards all men.
3Maana, wakati mmoja sisi tulikuwa wapumbavu, wakaidi na wapotovu. Tulikuwa watumwa wa tamaa na anasa za kila aina. Tuliishi maisha ya uovu na wivu; watu walituchukia nasi tukawachukia.
3For we ourselves also were some time unwise, incredulous, erring, slaves to divers desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4Lakini wakati wema na upendo wa Mungu, Mwokozi wetu, ulipofunuliwa,
4But when the goodness and kindness of God our Saviour appeared:
5alituokoa. alituokoa si kwa sababu ya jambo lolote jema tulilotenda sisi, bali alituokoa kwa sababu ya huruma yake, kwa njia ya Roho Mtakatifu anayetujalia tuzaliwe upya na kuwa na maisha mapya kwa kutuosha kwa maji.
5Not by the works of justice, which we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and renovation of the Holy Ghost;
6Mungu alitumiminia Roho Mtakatifu bila kipimo kwa njia ya Yesu Kristo, Mwokozi wetu,
6Whom he hath poured forth upon us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour:
7ili kwa neema yake tupate kukubaliwa kuwa waadilifu na kuupokea uzima wa milele tunaoutumainia.
7That, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs, according to hope of life everlasting.
8Jambo hili ni kweli. Ninakutaka uyatilie mkazo mambo haya, ili wale wanaomwamini Mungu, wawe na hamu ya kuutumia wakati wao katika kutenda mema, ambayo ni mambo mazuri na ya manufaa kwa watu.
8It is a faithful saying: and these things I will have thee affirm constantly: that they, who believe in God, may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
9Lakini jiepushe na ubishi wa kipumbavu, ugomvi na mabishano juu ya Sheria. Mambo hayo hayana faida yoyote na ni ya bure tu.
9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law. For they are unprofitable and vain.
10Mtu anayesababisha mafarakano mpe onyo la kwanza na la pili, kisha achana naye.
10A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, avoid:
11Wajua kwamba mtu wa namna hiyo amepotoka kabisa, na dhambi zake zathibitisha kwamba amekosea.
11Knowing that he, that is such an one, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned by his own judgment.
12Baada ya kumtuma kwako Artema au Tukiko, fanya bidii kuja Nikopoli unione, maana nimeamua kukaa huko wakati wa majira ya baridi.
12When I shall send to thee Artemas or Tychicus, make haste to come unto me to Nicopolis. For there I have determined to winter.
13Jitahidi kumsaidia mwana sheria Zena na Apolo ili waweze kuanza ziara zao na uhakikishe kwamba wana kila kitu wanachohitaji.
13Send forward Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollo, with care, that nothing be wanting to them.
14Ni lazima watu wetu wajifunze kuutumia wakati wao katika kutenda mema ili wasaidie katika mahitaji ya kweli, na maisha yao yawe ya kufaa.
14And let our men also learn to excel in good works for necessary uses: that they be not unfruitful.
15Watu wote walio pamoja nami wanakusalimu. Wasalimu rafiki zetu katika imani. Nawatakieni nyote neema ya Mungu.
15All that are with me salute thee: salute them that love us in the faith. The grace of God be with you all. Amen.
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