Parallel Verses
- New International Reader's Version - Now I am ready to visit you for the third time. I won’t cause you any expense. I don’t want what you have. What I really want is you. After all, children shouldn’t have to save up for their parents. Parents should save up for their children.
- 新标点和合本 - 如今，我打算第三次到你们那里去，也必不累着你们；因我所求的是你们，不是你们的财物。儿女不该为父母积财，父母该为儿女积财。
- 和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 如今，我准备第三次到你们那里去。我仍不会连累你们，因为我所求的是你们，不是你们的财物。儿女不该为父母积财，父母该为儿女积财。
- 和合本2010（神版-简体） - 如今，我准备第三次到你们那里去。我仍不会连累你们，因为我所求的是你们，不是你们的财物。儿女不该为父母积财，父母该为儿女积财。
- 当代译本 - 如今我打算第三次到你们那里去。我不会拖累你们，因为我想得到的是你们，而不是你们的财物。儿女不必为父母积财，父母应当为儿女积财。
- 圣经新译本 - 好了，我打算第三次到你们那里去，这一次也不会成为你们的重担，因为我所要的不是你们的东西，而是你们自己。儿女不需要为父母积财，父母却应该为儿女积财。
- 中文标准译本 - 看哪，这是我第三次预备好到你们那里去，而且我不会成为你们的负担，因为我想要的不是你们的东西，而是你们自己。本来，不应该是儿女为父母积蓄财富，而是父母为儿女积蓄财富。
- 现代标点和合本 - 如今我打算第三次到你们那里去，也必不累着你们，因我所求的是你们，不是你们的财物。儿女不该为父母积财，父母该为儿女积财。
- 和合本（拼音版） - 如今我打算第三次到你们那里去，也必不累着你们，因我所求的是你们，不是你们的财物。儿女不该为父母积财，父母该为儿女积财。
- New International Version - Now I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you, because what I want is not your possessions but you. After all, children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- English Standard Version - Here for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- New Living Translation - Now I am coming to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. I don’t want what you have—I want you. After all, children don’t provide for their parents. Rather, parents provide for their children.
- The Message - Everything is in readiness now for this, my third visit to you. But don’t worry about it; you won’t have to put yourselves out. I’ll be no more of a bother to you this time than on the other visits. I have no interest in what you have—only in you. Children shouldn’t have to look out for their parents; parents look out for the children. I’d be most happy to empty my pockets, even mortgage my life, for your good. So how does it happen that the more I love you, the less I’m loved?
- Christian Standard Bible - Look, I am ready to come to you this third time. I will not burden you, since I am not seeking what is yours, but you. For children ought not save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- New American Standard Bible - Here for this third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I do not seek what is yours, but you; for children are not responsible to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- New King James Version - Now for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be burdensome to you; for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
- Amplified Bible - Now for the third time I am ready to visit you. I will not burden you [financially], because I do not want what is yours [not your money or your possessions], but you. For children are not responsible to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- American Standard Version - Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a burden to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
- King James Version - Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
- New English Translation - Look, for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you, because I do not want your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- World English Bible - Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
- 新標點和合本 - 如今，我打算第三次到你們那裏去，也必不累着你們；因我所求的是你們，不是你們的財物。兒女不該為父母積財，父母該為兒女積財。
- 和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 如今，我準備第三次到你們那裏去。我仍不會連累你們，因為我所求的是你們，不是你們的財物。兒女不該為父母積財，父母該為兒女積財。
- 和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 如今，我準備第三次到你們那裏去。我仍不會連累你們，因為我所求的是你們，不是你們的財物。兒女不該為父母積財，父母該為兒女積財。
- 當代譯本 - 如今我打算第三次到你們那裡去。我不會拖累你們，因為我想得到的是你們，而不是你們的財物。兒女不必為父母積財，父母應當為兒女積財。
- 聖經新譯本 - 好了，我打算第三次到你們那裡去，這一次也不會成為你們的重擔，因為我所要的不是你們的東西，而是你們自己。兒女不需要為父母積財，父母卻應該為兒女積財。
- 呂振中譯本 - 你看，這是我準備好了、要第三次到你們那裏去的；我也不會連累你們。因為我求的並不是你們的財物，乃是你們自己；因為不是兒女為父母積蓄，而是父母為兒女。
- 中文標準譯本 - 看哪，這是我第三次預備好到你們那裡去，而且我不會成為你們的負擔，因為我想要的不是你們的東西，而是你們自己。本來，不應該是兒女為父母積蓄財富，而是父母為兒女積蓄財富。
- 現代標點和合本 - 如今我打算第三次到你們那裡去，也必不累著你們，因我所求的是你們，不是你們的財物。兒女不該為父母積財，父母該為兒女積財。
- 文理和合譯本 - 今我欲就爾者三、亦不累爾、以我所求者爾也、非爾所有也、蓋子不必為親蓄、乃親為子焉、
- 文理委辦譯本 - 今余三次欲就爾、又不累爾、蓋吾所求者、非爾所有、乃為爾益、子不必為父積財、乃父為子焉、
- 施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 今我第三次欲就爾、仍必不累爾、因我所求者、爾也、非爾所有也、子不為父積財、乃父為子積財焉、
- 吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 爾等其注意、我欲第三次就爾、仍不擬增爾負擔。蓋吾所求者爾也、非爾之所有也。且兒女本無積財與父母之義務、惟父母對於兒女則有此義務耳。
- Nueva Versión Internacional - Miren que por tercera vez estoy listo para visitarlos, y no les seré una carga, pues no me interesa lo que ustedes tienen, sino lo que ustedes son. Después de todo, no son los hijos los que deben ahorrar para los padres, sino los padres para los hijos.
- 현대인의 성경 - 나는 이제 세 번째 여러분에게 갈 준비를 하고 있습니다. 그러나 내가 가도 여러분에게 짐이 되지는 않을 것입니다. 내가 원하는 것은 여러분의 재물이 아니라 바로 여러분 자신이기 때문입니다. 자녀가 부모를 위해 저축하는 것이 아니라 부모가 자녀를 위해 저축해야 합니다.
- Новый Русский Перевод - Я собираюсь навестить вас в третий раз и надеюсь не быть вам в тягость. Я хочу не того, что у вас есть, а вас самих. Не дети должны копить деньги для своих родителей, а родители – для детей.
- Восточный перевод - Я собираюсь навестить вас в третий раз и надеюсь не быть вам в тягость. Я хочу не того, что у вас есть, а вас самих. Не дети должны копить деньги для своих родителей, а родители – для детей.
- Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Я собираюсь навестить вас в третий раз и надеюсь не быть вам в тягость. Я хочу не того, что у вас есть, а вас самих. Не дети должны копить деньги для своих родителей, а родители – для детей.
- Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Я собираюсь навестить вас в третий раз и надеюсь не быть вам в тягость. Я хочу не того, что у вас есть, а вас самих. Не дети должны копить деньги для своих родителей, а родители – для детей.
- La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Me voici prêt à me rendre chez vous pour la troisième fois. Et à nouveau, je ne vous serai pas à charge, car ce ne sont pas vos biens que je recherche, c’est vous-mêmes. En effet, ce n’est pas aux enfants d’épargner pour leurs parents : ce sont les parents qui doivent le faire pour leurs enfants.
- リビングバイブル - 今、私はあなたがたのところに行こうと、三度目の計画を立てています。今度も、あなたがたには負担をかけないつもりです。私がほしいのはお金ではなく、あなたがた自身だからです。いずれにしても、あなたがたは私の子どもです。小さな子どもは親を食べさせる必要はありません。その逆です。親が子どもを食べさせるのです。
- Nestle Aland 28 - Ἰδοὺ τρίτον τοῦτο ἑτοίμως ἔχω ἐλθεῖν πρὸς ὑμᾶς, καὶ οὐ καταναρκήσω· οὐ γὰρ ζητῶ τὰ ὑμῶν ἀλλ’ ὑμᾶς. οὐ γὰρ ὀφείλει τὰ τέκνα τοῖς γονεῦσιν θησαυρίζειν ἀλλ’ οἱ γονεῖς τοῖς τέκνοις.
- unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἰδοὺ, τρίτον τοῦτο ἑτοίμως ἔχω ἐλθεῖν πρὸς ὑμᾶς, καὶ οὐ καταναρκήσω; οὐ γὰρ ζητῶ τὰ ὑμῶν, ἀλλὰ ὑμᾶς; οὐ γὰρ ὀφείλει τὰ τέκνα τοῖς γονεῦσιν θησαυρίζειν, ἀλλὰ οἱ γονεῖς τοῖς τέκνοις.
- Nova Versão Internacional - Agora, estou pronto para visitá-los pela terceira vez e não serei um peso, porque o que desejo não são os seus bens, mas vocês mesmos. Além disso, os filhos não devem ajuntar riquezas para os pais, mas os pais para os filhos.
- Hoffnung für alle - Ich werde jetzt zum dritten Mal zu euch kommen und auch diesmal nicht auf eure Kosten leben. Schließlich geht es mir nicht um euer Geld, sondern um euch selbst. Außerdem versorgen in der Regel nicht die Kinder ihre Eltern, sondern die Eltern ihre Kinder.
- Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đây là lần thứ ba tôi sẵn sàng đến thăm anh chị em, không phải để làm phiền anh chị em. Tôi không cần tiền bạc của anh chị em, nhưng tôi cần chính anh chị em đó! Dù con cái không dành dụm tiền giúp cha mẹ, nhưng cha mẹ vẫn luôn luôn giúp đỡ con cái.
- พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - บัดนี้ข้าพเจ้าพร้อมที่จะมาเยี่ยมพวกท่านเป็นครั้งที่สาม และข้าพเจ้าจะไม่เป็นภาระแก่ท่าน เพราะสิ่งที่ข้าพเจ้าต้องการคือตัวท่านไม่ใช่ทรัพย์สินของท่าน ควรหรือที่ลูกๆ จะเก็บออมให้พ่อแม่? พ่อแม่ต่างหากที่ควรสะสมไว้ให้ลูก
- พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เวลานี้ข้าพเจ้าพร้อมจะมาเยี่ยมพวกท่านเป็นครั้งที่สาม และจะไม่เป็นภาระให้กับท่าน เพราะสิ่งที่ข้าพเจ้าต้องการนั้นไม่ใช่สรรพสิ่งที่เป็นของท่าน แต่เป็นตัวท่านเอง เพราะลูกๆ ไม่ต้องรับผิดชอบจัดหาให้บิดามารดา แต่บิดามารดาต่างหากที่ต้องจัดหาให้ลูกๆ
Cross Reference
- 1 Corinthians 4:19 - But I will come very soon, if that’s what the Lord wants. Then I will find out how those proud people are talking. I will also find out what power they have.
- 1 Corinthians 16:5 - After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you. I will only be passing through Macedonia.
- 2 Corinthians 13:1 - This will be my third visit to you. Scripture says, “Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses.” ( Deuteronomy 19:15 )
- 2 Corinthians 13:2 - I already warned you during my second visit. I now say it again while I’m away. When I return, I won’t spare those who sinned earlier. I won’t spare any of the others either.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19 - What is our hope? What is our joy? When our Lord Jesus returns, what is the crown we will delight in? Isn’t it you?
- 1 Thessalonians 2:20 - Yes, you are our glory and our joy.
- Philippians 4:17 - It is not that I want your gifts. What I really want is what is best for you.
- 1 Corinthians 11:34 - Anyone who is hungry should eat something at home. Then when you come together, you will not be judged. When I come, I will give you more directions.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8 - we cared for you. We loved you so much. So we were happy to share with you God’s good news. We were also happy to share our lives with you.
- Proverbs 11:30 - The fruit that godly people bear is like a tree of life. And those who are wise save lives.
- Philippians 4:1 - My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.
- 1 Peter 5:2 - Be shepherds of God’s flock, the believers under your care. Watch over them, though not because you have to. Instead, do it because you want to. That’s what God wants you to do. Don’t do it because you want to get money in dishonest ways. Do it because you really want to serve.
- 1 Peter 5:3 - Don’t act as if you were a ruler over those under your care. Instead, be examples to the flock.
- 1 Peter 5:4 - The Chief Shepherd will come again. Then you will receive the crown of glory. It is a crown that will never fade away.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:11 - You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.
- Acts 20:33 - I haven’t longed for anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5 - As you know, we never praised you if we didn’t mean it. We didn’t put on a mask to cover up any sinful desire. God is our witness that this is true.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:6 - We were not expecting people to praise us. We were not looking for praise from you or anyone else. Yet as Christ’s apostles, we could have used our authority over you.
- 2 Corinthians 1:15 - Because I was sure of this, I wanted to visit you first. Here is how I thought you would be helped twice.
- Proverbs 13:22 - A good person leaves what they own to their children and grandchildren. But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.
- Ezekiel 34:2 - “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Tell them, ‘The Lord and King says, “How terrible it will be for you shepherds of Israel! You only take care of yourselves. You should take good care of your flocks.
- 1 Corinthians 10:24 - No one should look out for their own interests. Instead, they should look out for the interests of others.
- 1 Corinthians 4:14 - I am not writing this to shame you. You are my dear children, and I want to warn you.
- 1 Corinthians 4:15 - Suppose you had 10,000 believers in Christ watching over you. You still wouldn’t have many fathers. I became your father by serving Christ Jesus and telling you the good news.
- Genesis 31:14 - Rachel and Leah replied, “Do we still have any share of our father’s property?
- Genesis 31:15 - Doesn’t our father think of us as outsiders? First he sold us. Now he has used up what he was paid for us.
- 1 Corinthians 10:33 - Follow my example. I try to please everyone in every way. I’m not looking out for what is good for me. I’m looking out for the interests of others. I do it so that they might be saved.
- Genesis 24:35 - The Lord has blessed my master greatly, and he has become rich. The Lord has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold. He has also given him male and female servants, camels and donkeys.
- Genesis 24:36 - My master’s wife Sarah had a son by him when she was old. He has given that son everything he owns.
- Proverbs 19:14 - You will receive houses and wealth from your parents. But a wise wife is given by the Lord.