Prva poslanica Solunjanima 2

Biblija Hrvatski	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 Sami doista znate, braćo: naš dolazak k vama nije bio uzaludan.	1 For yourselves know, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
2 Naprotiv, i pošto smo, kako znate, u Filipima trpjeli i bili pogrđeni, odvažismo se u Bogu našemu iznijeti vam, uz tešku borbu, evanđelje Božje.	2 But having suffered many things before, and been shamefully treated (as you know) at Philippi, we had confidence in our God, to speak unto you the gospel of God in much carefulness.
3 Uistinu, naše poticanje ne proistječe iz zablude, ni nečistoće, ni prijevare,	3 For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit:
4 nego kako je Bog prosudio povjeriti nam evanđelje, tako ga i navješćujemo – ne kao da želimo ugoditi ljudima, nego Bogu koji prosuđuje srca naša.	4 But as we were approved by God that the gospel should be committed to us: even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who proveth our hearts.
5 Nikada se zaista, kako znate, ne poslužismo ni laskavom riječju ni – Bog nam je svjedok – prikrivenom pohlepom.	5 For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:
6 Niti smo od ljudi iskali slavu – ni od vas, ni od drugih –	6 Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others. 7 Whereas we might have been burdensome to you, as the apostles of Christ: but we became little ones in the midst of you, as if a nurse should cherish her children:
7 premda smo se mogli nametnuti kao Kristovi apostoli. Ali bili smo među vama nježni kao majka što hrani i njeguje svoju djecu.	7 dummy verses inserted by amos
8 Tako, puni ljubavi prema vama, htjedosmo vam predati ne samo evanđelje Božje nego i naše duše jer ste nam omiljeli.	8 So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.
9 Sjećate se doista, braćo, našega truda i napora. Propovijedali smo vam evanđelje Božje i radili noću i danju da ne bismo opteretili koga od vas.	9 For you remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, lest we should be chargeable to any of you, we preached among you the gospel of God.
10 Svjedoci ste vi i Bog kako smo se sveto, pravedno i besprijekorno vladali prema vama, vjernicima.	10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and without blame, we have been to you that have believed:
11 Kao što znate, svakoga smo od vas kao otac svoju djecu,	11 As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you, (as a father doth his children,)
12 poticali, sokolili i zaklinjali da živite dostojno Boga koji vas pozva u svoje kraljevstvo i slavu.	12 We testified to every one of you, that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
13 Zato, eto, i mi bez prestanka zahvaljujemo Bogu što ste, kad od nas primiste riječ poruke Božje, primili ne riječ ljudsku, nego kakva uistinu jest, riječ Božju koja i djeluje u vama, vjernicima.	13 Therefore, we also give thanks to God without ceasing: because, that when you had received of us the word of the hearing of God, you received it not as the word of men, but (as it is indeed) the word of God, who worketh in you that have believed.
14 Doista, vi ste, braćo, postali nasljedovatelji crkava Božjih koje su u Judeji u Kristu Isusu: i vi isto trpite od svojih suplemenika što i oni od Židova,	14 For you, brethren, are become followers of the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things from your own coutrymen, even as they have from the Jews,
15 koji su i Gospodina Isusa i proroke ubili, i nas progonili, te Bogu ne ugađaju i svim se ljudima protive	15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and the prophets, and have persecuted us, and please not God, and are adversaries to all men;
16 kad nam priječe propovijedati poganima da se spase, da bi tako u svako vrijeme navršili mjeru zlodjela svojih. Ali sručio se na njih konačni gnjev.	16 Prohibiting us to speak to the Gentiles, that they may be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath of God is come upon them to the end.
17 A mi, braćo, pošto smo za kratko vrijeme ostali bez vas – licem, ne srcem – brže se bolje, u silnoj čežnji, požurismo ugledati vaše lice.	17 But we, brethren, being taken away from you for a short time, in sight, not in heart, have hastened the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
18 Zaista, htjedosmo k vama – ja, Pavao, i jednom i dvaput – ali nas je spriječio Sotona.	18 For we would have come unto you, I Paul indeed, once and again: but Satan hath hindered us.
19 Ta tko li će biti naša nada, radost ili vijenac dični – zar možda ne i vi? – pred Gospodinom našim Isusom o njegovu dolasku?	19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glory? Are not you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
20 Vi ste doista slava naša i radost!	20 For you are our glory and joy.