1 T odos os servos que estão debaixo do jugo considerem seus senhores dignos de toda honra, para que o nome de Deus e a doutrina não sejam blasfemados.

All you Christians who are servants must respect your owners and work hard for them. Do not let the name of God and our teaching be spoken against because of poor work.

2 E os que têm senhores crentes não os desprezem, porque são irmãos; antes os sirvam melhor, porque eles, que se utilizam do seu bom serviço, são crentes e amados. Ensina estas coisas.

Those who have Christian owners must respect their owners because they are Christian brothers. They should work hard for them because much-loved Christian brothers are being helped by their work. Teach and preach these things. Live Like God Wants You to Live

3 S e alguém ensina alguma doutrina diversa, e não se conforma com as sãs palavras de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo, e com a doutrina que é segundo a piedade,

Someone may teach something else. He may not agree with the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ. He may not teach you to live God-like lives.

4 é soberbo, e nada sabe, mas delira acerca de questões e contendas de palavras, das quais nascem invejas, porfias, injúrias, suspeitas maliciosas,

Such a person is full of pride and knows nothing. He wastes time on questions and argues about things that are not important. This makes those he teaches jealous and they want to fight. They talk bad and have bad ideas about others.

5 d isputas de homens corruptos de entendimento, e privados da verdade, cuidando que a piedade é fonte de lucro;

Men who are not able to use their minds in the right way because of sin argue all the time. They do not have the truth. They think religion is a way to get much for themselves.

6 e , de fato, é grande fonte de lucro a piedade com o contentamento.

A God-like life gives us much when we are happy for what we have.

7 P orque nada trouxe para este mundo, e nada podemos daqui levar;

We came into this world with nothing. For sure, when we die, we will take nothing with us.

8 t endo, porém, alimento e vestuário, estaremos com isso contentes.

If we have food and clothing, let us be happy.

9 M as os que querem tornar-se ricos caem em tentação e em laço, e em muitas concupiscências loucas e nocivas, as quais submergem os homens na ruína e na perdição.

But men who want lots of money are tempted. They are trapped into doing all kinds of foolish things and things which hurt them. These things drag them into sin and will destroy them.

10 P orque o amor ao dinheiro é raiz de todos os males; e nessa cobiça alguns se desviaram da fé, e se traspassaram a si mesmos com muitas dores.

The love of money is the beginning of all kinds of sin. Some people have turned from the faith because of their love for money. They have made much pain for themselves because of this. Fight the Good Fight of Faith

11 M as tu, ó homem de Deus, foge destas coisas, e segue a justiça, a piedade, a fé, o amor, a constância, a mansidão.

But you, man of God, turn away from all these sinful things. Work at being right with God. Live a God-like life. Have faith and love. Be willing to wait. Have a kind heart.

12 P eleja a boa peleja da fé, apodera-te da vida eterna, para a qual foste chamado, tendo já feito boa confissão diante de muitas testemunhas.

Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the life that lasts forever. You were chosen to receive it. You have spoken well about this life in front of many people.

13 D iante de Deus, que todas as coisas vivifica, e de Cristo Jesus, que perante Pôncio Pilatos deu o testemunho da boa confissão, exorto-te

I tell you this before God Who gives life to all people and before Jesus Christ Who spoke well in front of Pontius Pilate.

14 a que guardes este mandamento sem mácula e irrepreensível até a vinda de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo;

You must do all our Lord Jesus Christ said so no one can speak against you. Do this until He comes again.

15 a qual, no tempo próprio, manifestará o bem-aventurado e único soberano, Rei dos reis e Senhor dos senhores;

At the right time, we will be shown that God is the One Who has all power. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords.

16 a quele que possui, ele só, a imortalidade, e habita em luz inacessível; a quem nenhum dos homens tem visto nem pode ver; ao qual seja honra e poder sempiterno. Amém.

He can never die. He lives in a light so bright that no man can go near Him. No man has ever seen God or can see Him. Honor and power belong to Him forever. Let it be so. Paul’s Last Words to Timothy

17 m anda aos ricos deste mundo que não sejam altivos, nem ponham a sua esperança na incerteza das riquezas, mas em Deus, que nos concede abundantemente todas as coisas para delas gozarmos;

Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money. Money cannot be trusted. They should put their trust in God. He gives us all we need for our happiness.

18 q ue pratiquem o bem, que se enriqueçam de boas obras, que sejam liberais e generosos,

Tell them to do good and be rich in good works. They should give much to those in need and be ready to share.

19 e ntesourando para si mesmos um bom fundamento para o futuro, para que possam alcançar a verdadeira vida.

Then they will be gathering together riches for themselves. These good things are what they will build on for the future. Then they will have the only true life!

20 ç Timóteo, guarda o depósito que te foi confiado, evitando as conversas vãs e profanas e as oposições da falsamente chamada ciência;

Timothy, keep safe what God has trusted you with. Turn away from foolish talk. Do not argue with those who think they know so much. They know less than they think they do.

21 a qual professando-a alguns, se desviaram da fé. A graça seja convosco.

Some people have gone after much learning. It has proved to be false and they have turned away from the faith. May you have God’s loving-favor.