| 1:1 |
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ according to the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ our hope, |
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ according to the commandment of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope, |
| 1:3 |
As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine, |
As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach a different doctrine, |
| 1:4 |
and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than Gods stewardship, which is in faith. |
and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than Gods economy, which is in faith. |
| 1:5 |
But the goal of this command is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith, |
But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith. |
| 1:6 |
from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned away to vain talking, |
Some people have departed from these things and turned to vain discussion, |
| 1:7 |
desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say nor about what they strongly affirm. |
desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they are saying nor what they so strongly affirm. |
| 1:8 |
But we know that the law is good if a person uses it lawfully, |
But we know that the law is excellent if a person uses it lawfully, |
| 1:9 |
as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, |
realizing that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for father killers and mother killers, for murderers, |
| 1:10 |
for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine, |
for the sexually immoral, for practicing homosexuals, for slave traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, |
| 1:11 |
according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. |
according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. |
| 1:12 |
I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service, |
I thank the one who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to deacon work, |
| 1:13 |
although I used to be a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. |
even though I used to be a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an arrogant man. However, I was shown mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. |
| 1:14 |
The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. |
The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. |
| 1:15 |
The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. |
The saying is faithful and worthy of full acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am the worst. |
| 1:16 |
However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life. |
However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as the worst one, Jesus Christ might display all his patience as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life. |
| 1:17 |
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. |
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| 1:18 |
I commit this instruction to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which were given to you before, that by them you may wage the good warfare, |
I commit this instruction to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which were once made concerning you, that by them you may fight the excellent battle, |
| 1:19 |
holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith, |
holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and have shipwrecked the faith. |
| 1:20 |
of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they might be taught not to blaspheme. |
Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they might be taught not to blaspheme. |
| 2:1 |
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men, |
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for all humans, |
| 2:2 |
for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. |
for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. |
| 2:3 |
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, |
This is excellent and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, |
| 2:4 |
who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. |
who wants all humans to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. |
| 2:5 |
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, |
For there is one God and one mediator between God and humans, the human Christ Jesus, |
| 2:6 |
who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time, |
who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. |
| 2:7 |
to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. |
For this, I was appointed a preacher and an apostle I am telling the truth, not lying, a teacher of the ethnic groups in faith and truth. |
| 2:8 |
I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. |
Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and dispute. |
| 2:9 |
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing, |
Likewise, I want the women to dress in proper clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing, |
| 2:10 |
but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness. |
but with what is appropriate for women who profess reverence for God, that is, good deeds. |
| 2:11 |
Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission. |
A woman must learn in quietness and full submission. |
| 2:12 |
But I dont permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. |
I do not allow a woman to teach or to take authority over a man, but to be in quietness. |
| 2:14 |
Adam wasnt deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience; |
And Adam was not deceived. But it was the woman who was deceived and came into transgression, |
| 2:15 |
but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with sobriety. |
but she will be saved through the childbearing—if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with propriety. |
| 3:1 |
This is a faithful saying: someone who seeks to be an overseer desires a good work. |
This is a faithful saying: anyone who seeks to be an overseer desires an excellent work. |
| 3:2 |
The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching; |
The overseer therefore must be without reproach, a one woman man, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, able to teach, |
| 3:3 |
not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; |
not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, peaceable, free from the desire for money. |
| 3:4 |
one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence; |
They must manage their own household well, having children in subjection with all reverence |
| 3:5 |
for how could someone who doesnt know how to rule his own house take care of Gods assembly? |
for how could someone who doesnt know how to manage their own house take care of Gods church?, |
| 3:6 |
not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. |
not a new convert, so that they dont become conceited and fall into the same condemnation as the devil. |
| 3:7 |
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil. |
They must also have an excellent reputation with outsiders, so that they wont fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil. |
| 3:8 |
Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money, |
Deacons likewise must be reverent, not double tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for sordid gain, |
| 3:9 |
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. |
holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. |
| 3:10 |
Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless. |
They must first be tested, then let them serve as deacons if they are blameless. |
| 3:11 |
Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, and faithful in all things. |
Likewise, the women must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, and faithful in all things. |
| 3:12 |
Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. |
A deacon must be a one woman man, managing their children and their own household with excellence. |
| 3:13 |
For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. |
For those who have served as deacons with excellence gain for themselves an excellent standing and great confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. |
| 3:15 |
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in Gods house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. |
but if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in Gods household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. |
| 3:16 |
Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory. |
By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the ethnic groups, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory. |
| 4:1 |
But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons, |
But the Spirit clearly says that in later times, some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and teaching of demons, |
| 4:2 |
through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron, |
through the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences have been seared. |
| 4:3 |
forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. |
They forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. |
| 4:4 |
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving. |
For everything God created is excellent, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, |
| 4:5 |
For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. |
because it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. |
| 4:6 |
If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed. |
By pointing out these things to the siblings, you will be an excellent deacon of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith and the excellent teaching you have followed. |
| 4:7 |
But refuse profane and old wives fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness. |
But refuse profane myths and old wives tales. Rather discipline yourself toward godliness. |
| 4:8 |
For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now and of that which is to come. |
For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, holding promise for the present life and the life to come. |
| 4:9 |
This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance. |
This saying is trustworthy and worthy of full acceptance. |
| 4:10 |
For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. |
For to this end we both labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all humans, especially those who believe. |
| 4:11 |
Command and teach these things. |
You are to command and teach these things. |
| 4:12 |
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity. |
Dont let anyone despise your youth, but be an example to those who believe, in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. |
| 4:13 |
Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching. |
Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. |
| 4:14 |
Dont neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the elders. |
Dont neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy when the elders laid hands on you. |
| 4:15 |
Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all. |
Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, so that your progress may be revealed to all. |
| 4:16 |
Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. |
Pay attention to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. |
| 5:1 |
Dont rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers; |
Dont rebuke an elder man, but exhort him as a father. Treat younger men as brothers, |
| 5:2 |
the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity. |
the elder women as mothers, the younger women as sisters, in all purity. |
| 5:3 |
Honor widows who are widows indeed. |
You are to honor widows who are truly widows. |
| 5:5 |
Now she who is a widow indeed and desolate, has her hope set on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day. |
Now the widow who is in need and desolate, has put her hope on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day. |
| 5:6 |
But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives. |
However, the one who lives for luxury is dead even while she lives. |
| 5:7 |
Also command these things, that they may be without reproach. |
Also prescribe these things, so that they may be above reproach. |
| 5:8 |
But if anyone doesnt provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
But anyone who doesnt provide for their own, especially their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
| 5:9 |
Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man, |
A widow should not be listed if she is less than sixty years old, having been a one man woman, |
| 5:10 |
being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work. |
being approved by excellent works, such as if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the feet of saints, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work. |
| 5:11 |
But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry, |
But refuse younger widows, for when they have sensual desires that draw them away from Christ, they want to marry, |
| 5:12 |
having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge. |
thus bringing condemnation, because they have rejected their previous pledge. |
| 5:13 |
Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not. |
Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things that are not proper. |
| 5:14 |
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting. |
Therefore I want younger widows to marry, bear children, keep the household, and give the adversary no occasion for reproach. |
| 5:15 |
For already some have turned away after Satan. |
For some have already turned away to follow Satan. |
| 5:16 |
If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and dont let the assembly be burdened, that it might relieve those who are widows indeed. |
If any believing woman has widows, she should continue helping them, and not burden the church, so that it may help other widows in need. |
| 5:17 |
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. |
Elders who manage effectively should be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in preaching and teaching. |
| 5:18 |
For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain. And, The laborer is worthy of his wages. |
For the Scripture says, Do not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain. And, The worker is worthy of their wages. |
| 5:19 |
Dont receive an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses. |
Dont take up an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses. |
| 5:20 |
Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. |
Those who sin, reprove in the sight of everyone, so that the others may have fear. |
| 5:21 |
I command you in the sight of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality. |
I solemnly charge you in the sight of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism. |
| 5:22 |
Lay hands hastily on no one. Dont be a participant in other peoples sins. Keep yourself pure. |
Do not lay hands upon anyone hastily, and do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. |
| 5:23 |
Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomachs sake and your frequent infirmities. |
Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. |
| 5:24 |
Some mens sins are evident, preceding them to judgment, and some also follow later. |
The sins of some humans are obvious, going ahead of them in judgment; for others, it follows later. |
| 5:25 |
In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise cant be hidden. |
In the same way, there are excellent works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden. |
| 6:1 |
Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed. |
Those who are under the yoke as slaves should consider their masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and our teaching will not be blasphemed. |
| 6:2 |
Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things. |
Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful because they are siblings, but rather they should serve them, because those who partake of the benefit of their work are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these things. |
| 6:3 |
If anyone teaches a different doctrine and doesnt consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness, |
If anyone spreads false teaching and doesnt agree with sound instruction that is, from our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, |
| 6:4 |
he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions, |
they are conceited and know nothing. They are obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word combat, from which come envy, infighting, blasphemy, evil suspicions, |
| 6:5 |
constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such. |
and constant friction between humans with corrupt minds who are destitute of the truth and suppose that godliness is a means of gain. |
| 6:7 |
For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly cant carry anything out. |
For we brought nothing into the world, and we cant carry anything out. |
| 6:8 |
But having food and clothing, we will be content with that. |
But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. |
| 6:9 |
But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. |
Those who are determined to get rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful desires that drown humans into ruin and destruction. |
| 6:10 |
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. |
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves with many sorrows. |
| 6:11 |
But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. |
But you, as a human of God, flee from these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. |
| 6:12 |
Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses. |
You must compete in the excellent competition, and take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the excellent confession in the sight of many witnesses. |
| 6:13 |
I command you before God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession, |
I charge you before God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who before Pontius Pilate testified the excellent confession, |
| 6:14 |
that you keep the commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, |
that you keep the commandment without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| 6:15 |
which at the right time he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of Lords. |
which he will bring about at the right time, he who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of Lords. |
| 6:16 |
He alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen. |
He alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no human has seen nor can see, to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen. |
| 6:17 |
Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; |
Charge those who are rich in this present age not to be arrogant or have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. |
| 6:18 |
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share; |
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in excellent works, and to be generous, and willing to share; |
| 6:19 |
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life. |
storing up for themselves an excellent foundation against the time to come, that they may take hold of eternal life. |
| 6:20 |
Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge, |
Timothy, you must guard what has been entrusted to you, turning away from empty chitchat and opposing what is falsely called knowledge, |
| 6:21 |
which some profess, and thus have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you. Amen. |
which some profess, and thus have wandered from the faith. Grace be with yall. |