Verse 8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og disse ting vil jeg at du skal bekrefte stadig, for at de som har trodd på Gud skal være ivrige til å utføre gode gjerninger. Disse ting er gode og nyttige for mennesker.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Trofast er dette ordet, og jeg vil at du skal bekrefte dette for dem, slik at de som har tro på Gud, skal være ivrige etter å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er det som er godt og til nytte for menneskene.

• Norsk King James

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og disse tingene ønsker jeg at du skal bekrefte stadig, slik at de som tror på Gud skal være klare for å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Dette er en troverdig tale, og jeg vil at du skal understreke dette, slik at de som tror på Gud, anstrenger seg for å overgå andre i gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og disse ting vil jeg at du stadfester kontinuerlig, for at de som har trodd på Gud må være nøye med å opprettholde gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Dette ord er troverdig, og jeg vil at du skal understreke dette, slik at de som har trodd på Gud, legger vekt på å utføre gode gjerninger. Disse tingene er gode og nyttige for menneskene.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Dette er et troverdig budskap, og disse ting vil jeg at du stadig bekrefter, slik at de som har trodd på Gud, er nøye med å opprettholde gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Dette er et trofast ord, og disse ting vil jeg at du stadig skal bekrefte, slik at de som har trodd på Gud, ivaretar gode gjerninger. Alt dette er godt og nyttig for mennesker.

• gpt4.5-preview

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og dette vil jeg at du stadig understreker, slik at de som tror på Gud kan være opptatt med å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og dette vil jeg at du stadig understreker, slik at de som tror på Gud kan være opptatt med å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og jeg vil at du skal understreke disse tingene, så de som har satt sin tro til Gud kan være ivrige etter å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.

• biblecontext

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• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og om dette vil jeg at du skal insistere, så de som har satt sin lit til Gud, kan være ivrige i å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Dette er en troværdig Tale, og dette vil jeg, at du skal bekræfte, paa det de, som have troet paa Gud, skulle beflitte sig paa at overgaae Andre i gode Gjerninger. Dette er Menneskene godt og nyttigt.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og jeg ønsker at du skal bekrefte disse tingene konstant, slik at de som har trodd på Gud, tar vare på å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er til nytte og gagn for mennesker.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Dette er et troverdig utsagn, og jeg ønsker at du skal bekrefte dette, slik at de som tror på Gud, er ivrige etter å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for mennesker,

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og jeg vil at du skal insistere på disse sannhetene, slik at de som tror på Gud, kan være ivrige etter å utøve gode gjerninger. Dette er gode og nyttige ting for menneskene.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og jeg vil at du med fullt alvor skal bekrefte dette, så de som tror på Gud, legger vekt på å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Dette er et troverdig ord, og jeg vil at du skal insistere på disse tingene, slik at de som har satt sin tro til Gud, passer på å gjøre gode gjerninger. Dette er godt og nyttig for menneskene.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  This is a true sayinge. Of these thinges I wolde thou shuldest certifie that they which beleve God myght be diligent to go forwarde in good workes. These thinges are good and proffitable vnto me.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  This is a true sayege. Of these thinges wolde I that thou shuldest speake earnestly, that they which are become beleuers in God, might be diligent to excell in good workes: for these thinges are good and profitable vnto me.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  This is a true saying, and these thinges I will thou shouldest affirme, that they which haue beleeued God, might be carefull to shewe foorth good woorkes. These things are good and profitable vnto men.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  This is a faythfull saying: And of these thynges I wyll that thou confirme, that they which haue beleued in God, myght be carefull to shewe foorth good workes. These thynges are good and profitable vnto men.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Stedfast `is' the word; and concerning these things I counsel thee to affirm fully, that they may be thoughtful, to be leading in good works -- who have believed God; these are the good and profitable things to men,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men;

• World English Bible (2000)

  This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
• Titus 2:14 : 14 Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous for good works.
• Titus 3:14 : 14 And let our people also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
• Ps 16:2-3 : 2 O my soul, you have said to the LORD, 'You are my Lord: my goodness extends not to You; 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.'
• Rom 4:5 : 5 But to him who does not work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
• 2 Cor 4:13 : 13 We having the same spirit of faith, as it is written, 'I believed, and therefore I spoke'; we also believe, and therefore speak;
• 2 Cor 9:12-15 : 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but is also abundant through many thanksgivings to God; 13 While by the evidence of this ministry they glorify God for your professed submission to the gospel of Christ, and for your generous sharing with them, and with all men; 14 And by their prayer for you, who long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.
• Job 22:2 : 2 Can a person be beneficial to God, as one who is wise may benefit themselves?
• Job 35:7-8 : 7 If you are righteous, what do you give him? or what does he receive from your hand? 8 Your wickedness may hurt a man like yourself; and your righteousness may profit the son of man.
• Ps 78:22 : 22 Because they did not believe in God, and did not trust in his salvation:
• Prov 21:28 : 28 A false witness shall perish, but the man who hears will speak consistently.
• John 12:44 : 44 Then Jesus cried out and said, He who believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me.
• Acts 12:15 : 15 And they said to her, 'You are mad.' But she insisted that it was so. Then they said, 'It is his angel.'
• Phlm 1:11 : 11 Who in time past was unprofitable to you, but now is profitable to you and to me.
• 1 John 5:10-13 : 10 He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he does not believe the testimony that God has given of His Son. 11 And this is the testimony, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe in the name of the Son of God.
• Titus 3:1 : 1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
• Titus 1:9 : 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convict those who contradict.
• 1 Pet 1:21 : 21 Who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.