OET interlinear 1TIM 4:15

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / extrainfo

ταῦτα

these_‹things›

Here, the phrase these things could refer to the instructions that Paul has given in 4:11–14, 4:6–14, or the whole letter so far. Since Paul used a general phrase, if possible you should use a general phrase that could refer to any of these sections. Alternate translation: “what I have said to you” or “these instructions”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

ἐν τούτοις ἴσθι

in these_‹things› be

Here Paul speaks as if Timothy could physically be inside the instructions he has given to Timothy. He means that Timothy always needs to focus on and perform these things. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a comparable figure of speech or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “be absorbed by them” or “follow them consistently”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

σου ἡ προκοπὴ

˱of˲_you the progress

Here Paul implies that Timothy’s progress will be in his Christian life and ministry. In other words, he will have progress as he believes in Jesus, learns more about the gospel, and serves others using his gift. If it would be helpful in your language, you could make that idea more explicit. Alternate translation: “your progress in your Christian life” or “your progress as a believer”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

σου ἡ προκοπὴ

˱of˲_you the progress

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of progress, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “how you are progressing” or “how you are improving”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / nominaladj

πᾶσιν

˱to˲_all

Paul is using the adjective all as a noun to mean all people, or perhaps more specifically all believers. Your language may use adjectives in the same way. If not, you could translate this word with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: “to all people” or “to all believers”