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First Epistle to Timothy (Translated) (view source)
Revision as of 12:12, December 17, 2009
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|Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
|Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
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|All slaves should fully respect their masters, so that the name of God and his teaching is not blasphemed.
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|'douloi' means slave
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|And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
|And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
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|Those who have Christian masters must not be allowed to treat them with less respect on the pretext they are brothers. On the contrary, they should serve them even better, because those who benefit from their work are Christians and dear to them. This you must teach and urge on them.
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|If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
|If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
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|If any man is teaching otherwise, and does not agree to the logical instruction and holy teachings of Jesus Christ,
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|the words are 'sound', ie logical
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|He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
|He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
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|this man is conceited and ignorant. He has an unhealthy interest in debates and questions that generate calumny, suspicion, and altercations.
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|Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
|Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
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|Do not acquaint yourself with these men engaging in perverse disputings, with corrupt minds and deprived of the truth, who expect holiness from financial gain.
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|But godliness with contentment is great gain.
|But godliness with contentment is great gain.
|That beeing said, godliness with satisfaction is a great gain.
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|For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
|For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
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|For we brought nothing into this world, and we will carry noting out,
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|And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
|And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
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|so let's be satisfied with a proper house and decent food.
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|'skepasmata' refers to 'protective covering'. Coats were expensive, so the translation has to reflect that.
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|But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
|But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
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|Those who only aspire to become rich are falling to temptation into a trap, experiencing many foolish and destructive desires, that plunge men into ruin and perdition.
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|For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
|For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
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|For the love of money above all else is the root of numerous evils, and those who yearn only for money have strayed from the faith and suffered many sorrows.
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|But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
|But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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|You are a man of God, stay away from these things, and rather pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
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|Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
|Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
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|Wage the good war of faith. Accept the eternal life that was given to you, when you proclaimed your faith before many witnesses.
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|I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
|I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
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|In the sight of God, who created everything, and in the sight of Jesus Christ who stood tall before Pontius Pilate, I instruct you
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|That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
|That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
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|to follow this commandment irreproachably until the coming of Jesus Christ,
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|Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
|Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
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|who will be brought about by God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and Lord of lords,
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|Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
|Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
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|who only is immortal, living in the light no man can approach, whom no man can see and ever has, to whom be honor and power for all eternity. Amen.
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|Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
|Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
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|Instrut the rich people not to be arrogant and believe in wealth only, wich is uncertain, but rather believe in the living God, who provides us richly in everything.
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|That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
|That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
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|Instruct them to do good deeds and become rich in them, and be generous and to contribute,
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|Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
|Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
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|building up a good fondation for the time to come, that they may gain eternal life.
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|O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
|O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
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|Timothy, pay real care to what I entrust you, avoid the vain atheist babblings, and the oppositions of pseudo-science,
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|'pseudo-science', a conservative word, is here very suitable
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|Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
|Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
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|that some, proclaiming them, have departed to the faith. May the Grace be with you. Amen.
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[[Category:Conservative Bible]]
[[Category:Conservative Bible]]