OET interlinear 2TIM 4:5

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-contrast

σὺ δὲ

you but

Here, the word But introduces how Timothy should behave in contrast to how the people he has been describing behave. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces that kind of contrast. Alternate translation: “You, however” or “As for you, though”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

νῆφε

/be/_being_sober

Here Paul speaks as if he wants Timothy to avoid getting drunk so that he is sober. While Paul did write that Christians should not get drunk (see Ephesians 5:18), here he primarily means that Timothy should control himself and be alert. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “stay alert” or “be self-controlled”

ἐν πᾶσιν

in all_‹things›

Alternate translation: “in every situation” or “in everything”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

κακοπάθησον

suffer_hardship

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of hardship, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “When bad things are going to happen to you, be willing to experience them” or “Be willing to be hurt”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

ἔργον & εὐαγγελιστοῦ

/the/_work & ˱of˲_/a/_gospel_preacher

Here, Paul is using the possessive form to describe work that an evangelist does. If this is not clear in your language, you could express the idea in another way. Alternate translation: “the work that an evangelist does”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

τὴν διακονίαν σου πληροφόρησον

the service ˱of˲_you fully_assure

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of service, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “Serve in all the ways that you should” or “Serve in every way that is required of you”