After a long time had passed, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites were still slaves of the Egyptians . That made them very sad and they complained loudly. God heard them when they cried for help. He thought about his promise to take care of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their descendants . Exodus 2:23-24
過了多年， 埃及王死了。 以色列人因做苦工，就歎息哀求，他們的哀聲達於上帝。 上帝聽見他們的哀聲，就記念他與亞伯拉罕 、 以撒 、 雅各所立的約。 出埃及記 2:23-24
There were two Israelite women who helped the other women when they were giving birth. These two women were called Shiphrah and Puah. The King of Egypt said to them, ‘When you help the Israelite women at the birth of their children, this is what you must do. If she gives birth to a son, kill him. But if the child is a daughter, you may let her live.’ But the two women respected God. So, they did not do what the king of Egypt had told them. They obeyed God and they let the boys live. ……Because the two women obeyed God, he gave them families of their own.
Exodus 1:15-17, 21
有希伯來的兩個收生婆，一名施弗拉 ，一名普阿 ； 埃及王對她們說： 「你們為希伯來婦人收生，看她們臨盆的時候，若是男孩，就把他殺了；若是女孩，就留她存活。」 但是收生婆敬畏上帝，不照埃及王的吩咐行，竟存留男孩的性命。 ……收生婆因為敬畏上帝，上帝便叫她們成立家室。 出埃及記 1:15-17, 21
Here are the names of the Israelites who went to Egypt with Jacob. Each one went there with his family. Jacob’s sons were Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin, Dan, Naphtali, Gad and Asher. Jacob himself had 70 descendants . His other son, Joseph, was already in Egypt. …… But the Israelites had many children, so they grew into a very large family. They became very powerful. They were everywhere in the whole country.
Exodus 1:1-5, 7
以色列的眾子，各帶家眷，和雅各一同來到埃及。他們的名字記在下面。 有呂便 、 西緬 、 利未 、 猶大 、 以薩迦 、 西布倫 、 便雅憫 、 但 、 拿弗他利 、 迦得 、 亞設 。 凡從雅各而生的，共有七十人。 約瑟已經在埃及 。 ……以色列人生養眾多，並且繁茂，極其強盛，滿了那地。
出埃及記 1:1-5, 7
Tell the believers there to respect the government and those who have authority. They must remember to obey their rulers. They must always be ready to help other people. They must not say bad things against anyone. They must not quarrel with people. Instead, they should be kind and polite to everyone.
Titus 3:1-2
你要提醒眾人，叫他們順服作官的、掌權的，遵他的命，預備行各樣的善事。 不要毀謗，不要爭競，總要和平，向眾人大顯溫柔。 提多書 3:1-2
As for slaves, tell them to obey their masters always. They must not argue with their masters, but they should work well to make them happy. Slaves must not take things that belong to their masters. Instead, their masters must be able to trust them completely. Then people will see that our message helps people to live in a very good way. People will like our message about God, who saves us. Titus 2:9-10
勸僕人要順服自己的主人，凡事討他的喜歡，不可頂撞他， 不可私拿東西，要顯為忠誠，以致凡事尊榮我們救主－上帝的道。
提多書 2:9-10
If someone is clean and good inside, then everything is clean and good for them to enjoy. But if someone is not a believer and has a dirty mind, then nothing is clean or good for that person. Their minds have become spoiled. They no longer feel guilty when they do anything wrong. Titus 1:15
在潔淨的人，凡物都潔淨；在污穢不信的人，甚麼都不潔淨，連心地和天良也都污穢了。 提多書 1:15
I am writing to you, Titus. I told you the message about Jesus and now we both believe in him. So you are like my own child. I pray that God, the Father, and Christ Jesus, who saves us, will continue to help you. I pray that they will give you peace in your mind. Titus 1:4
現在寫信給提多 ，就是照着我們共信之道作我真兒子的。願恩惠、平安從父上帝和我們的救主基督耶穌歸與你！ 提多書 1:4
Use all the help that God gives to us. Then you can be like a soldier who fights against the Devil . You must put on the whole armour that God gives to us. The Devil attacks us in clever ways, and we need to be strong.
Ephesians 6:11
要穿戴上帝所賜的全副軍裝，就能抵擋魔鬼的詭計。 以弗所書 6:11
Remember that I have told you this: Be strong and do not be afraid. Do not be weak but be brave. I, the Lord your God, will be with you, everywhere that you go.’
Joshua 1:9
我豈沒有吩咐你嗎？你當剛強壯膽！不要懼怕，也不要驚惶；因為你無論往哪裏去，耶和華－你的上帝必與你同在。」 約書亞記 1:9
Yes, your people are happy! A child has been born for us. We now have a son with the authority to rule. His names will be: Wonderful Advisor , Mighty God, Father for Ever, Ruler who brings Peace .
Isaiah 9:6
因有一嬰孩為我們而生； 有一子賜給我們。 政權必擔在他的肩頭上； 他名稱為「奇妙策士、全能的上帝、永在的父、和平的君」。
以賽亞書 9:6
