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Nakuagiza mbele za Mungu, na mbele za Kristo Yesu, atakayewahukumu walio hai na waliokufa; kwa kufunuliwa kwake na kwa ufalme wake;
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
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lihubiri neno, uwe tayari, wakati ukufaao na wakati usiokufaa, karipia, kemea, na kuonya kwa uvumilivu wote na mafundisho.
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
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Maana utakuja wakati watakapoyakataa mafundisho yenye uzima; ila kwa kuzifuata nia zao wenyewe watajipatia waalimu makundi makundi, kwa kuwa wana masikio ya utafiti;
For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
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nao watajiepusha wasisikie yaliyo kweli, na kuzigeukia hadithi za uongo.
So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
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Bali wewe, uwe na kiasi katika mambo yote, vumilia mabaya, fanya kazi ya mhubiri wa Injili, timiliza huduma yako.
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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Kwa maana, mimi sasa namiminwa, na wakati wa kufariki kwangu umefika.
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
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Nimevipiga vita vilivyo vizuri, mwendo nimeumaliza, Imani nimeilinda;
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
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baada ya hayo nimewekewa taji ya haki, ambayo Bwana, mhukumu mwenye haki, atanipa siku ile; wala si mimi tu, bali na watu wote pia waliopenda kufunuliwa kwake.
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
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Jitahidi kuja kwangu upesi.
Make every effort to come to me quickly,
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Maana Dema aliniacha, akiupenda ulimwengu huu wa sasa, akasafiri kwenda Thesalonike; Kreske amekwenda Galatia; Tito amekwenda Dalmatia.
because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
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Luka peke yake yupo hapa pamoja nami. Umtwae Marko, umlete pamoja nawe, maana anifaa kwa utumishi.
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
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Lakini Tikiko nalimpeleka Efeso.
Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
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Lile joho nililoliacha kwa Karpo huko Troa, ujapo ulilete, na vile vitabu, hasa vile vya ngozi.
When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
14
Iskanda, mfua shaba, alionyesha ubaya mwingi kwangu; Bwana atamlipa sawasawa na matendo yake.
Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
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Nawe ujihadhari na huyo, kwa sababu aliyapinga sana maneno yetu.
You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
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Katika jawabu langu la kwanza hakuna mtu aliyesimama upande wangu, bali wote waliniacha; naomba wasihesabiwe hatia kwa jambo hilo.
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
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Lakini Bwana alisimama pamoja nami akanitia nguvu, ili kwa kazi yangu ule ujumbe utangazwe kwa utimilifu, hata wasikie Mataifa yote; nami nikaokolewa katika kinywa cha simba.
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
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Bwana ataniokoa na kila neno baya, na kunihifadhi hata nifike ufalme wake wa mbinguni. Utukufu una Yeye milele na milele. Amina.
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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Nisalimie Priska na Akila, na wale wa nyumbani mwa Onesiforo.
Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
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Erasto alikaa Korintho. Trofimo nalimwacha huko Mileto, hawezi.
Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
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Jitahidi kuja kabla ya wakati wa baridi. Eubulo akusalimu, na Pude, na Lino, na Klaudia, na ndugu wote pia.
Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
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Bwana na awe pamoja na roho yako. Neema na iwe pamoja nanyi.
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.