Matiyu 19
1 Na ida kubi na yisa mmala tigbulange, a sunna Ugalili, ada nan nya ligan Yahudiya ukafinu kurawa urdu.
After Jesus had said that, he [took us] and left Galilee [district] and went to the part of Judea [district that is located] on the [east] side of the Jordan [River].
2 Ligozi gbardang dofinghe, a shizino nin ghinu kikane.
Large crowds followed him there, and he healed [the sick among] them.
3 Afarisiyawa da kitime, idumunzun ghe, nbellinghe, “Uduka nyinna nworo unit ko uwani me nan nya nimon ille na uwane tawa?”
[Some] Pharisees approached Jesus and said to him, “Does [our Jewish] law permit [a man] to divorce his wife for any reason whatever?” [They asked that] in order to be able to criticize Jesus, [whether he answered “Yes” or “No].”
4 Yisa kauwa a woro, “Na anun wa yene ubellu ninyyerte ba, nworu ame ulle na awa ke nani nin gankilime nin uwani?
Jesus said [to them], “[Because] you have read [RHQ] [the Scriptures], [you should know] that at the time [God first] created [people], ‘he made [one] man, and he made [one] woman [to be that man’s wife].’
5 Akuru a woro, 'Bara nanere unit ba cinnu ucif me nin nna me a munu nin nwani me, anwabe ba da so finawa firuma?
That explains why [God said], ‘[When] a man [and woman marry], they should no longer live with their fathers and mothers. [Instead], the two of them shall live together, and they shall become [so closely united that they are like] one person [MET].’
6 Nin ndu mbun na awabari ba, finawa firuum bara nani, imon ule na Kutellẹ munu, na umon wa kosu ba.”
Consequently, [although they functioned as] two [separate people before], they now [become as if they were] one person [MET]. Since that is true, a man must not separate [from his wife] whom God has joined to him, [because it is God’s plan for them to remain together].”
7 Inugh woroghe, “Ani iyari ntta Musa wa bellin nari tiniza awani bite inyerte nworu ilugma bite nmala anin ko ghe?”
The Pharisees then said to him, “If that is true, why did Moses command that [a man who wanted to divorce] his wife should give her a paper [stating his reason for] divorcing her, and then send her away?”
8 A belle nani, “Bara ngbas niibinai minere Musa wa sun muunu iko awani mine, nin nburne na nanere wandi ba.
He said to them, “It was because [your ancestors] stubbornly [wanted their own way] that Moses allowed them to divorce their wives, [and you are no different from them]. But when God first [MTY] created a man and a woman, [he did not intend for them to separate].
9 Meng bellin munu, vat ulle na ko uwani me andi na kulapi nzina ba amini ndi yira uumon, asu kulapin nzina, unit ule na adi yira uwani ule na ina ko ghe asu uzina.”
I am telling you emphatically that [because God considers that a marriage lasts until either the husband or the wife dies, he considers that] any man who divorces his wife and marries another woman is committing adultery, unless [his first wife] has committed adultery.”
10 Nono kadura belle Yisa ku, “Andi nanere ubellen ngankilime nin nwani, na ucaun isu ilugma ba.”
We disciples said to him, “If that is true, it is better for men never to marry!”
11 Yisa woro nani, “Na koghari ba yinnu ninle uduursuze ba, se allenge cas na ina yinin nani iseru unin.
Then he said to us, “Not every man is able to accept this teaching. Only the men whom [God] enables [to accept it are able to do so].
12 Bara amon duku iwa machu nani sa tinanilime mine. Amon tutun annitari wa gbaru nani. Amon asa inughere ta atimine ku bara kipin tigo Kutellẹ. Ame ulle na adini su seru ulle udursuze, na a seru unin.”
There are men who [do not marry because they are not able to have sexual relations because they] have been sexually defective ever since they were born. There are other men [who do not marry because they are unable to have sexual relations] because they have been castrated {other men have made them that way}. There are other [men who decide not to marry] [MET] in order that they can serve God better [and spend more time telling people about how] God [MTY/EUP] wants to rule people’s lives. You who are able to understand [what I have said about marriage] should accept it [and obey it].”
13 Iwa da nin nono nibebene kitime anan tarda nani acara me na ti mine ati nlira, nono katwa me kpada nani.
Then [some] children were brought {[some people] brought their children} to Jesus in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray [for them]. But we disciples scolded the people [for bringing their children to Jesus because we thought that Jesus did not want to take the time to be with children].
14 Yisa woro, “Sunan nono nibebene, na iwa wantin nani udak kiti nighe ba, kipin tigo Kutellẹ di kin nimuwsu minere.”
But [when Jesus saw us scolding them], he said to us, “Let the children come to me! Do not stop them! It is people who are [humble and trusting] like they are, who can experience God’s rule [in their lives].”
15 A tarda nani acara me, a tunna anya kitene.
Jesus then laid his hands on the children [and asked God to bless them]. Then he left there.
16 Umon unit da kitin Yisa a woro, “Unan dursuzu kiti, iyapin imon iciniari mma su nnan se ulai un sali ligangha?” (aiōnios g166)
[As Jesus was walking along, a young] man approached him and said [to him], “Teacher, what good [deeds] must I do in order to live [with God] eternally?” (aiōnios g166)
17 Yisa woroghe, “In yaghari nta uminin ntirini ubelen nimon igegeme? Unit urumari cas di gegeme, nan nya nani andi udi nin su use ulai nsali ligang, dorto uuduke.”
Jesus said to him, “(Consider [what you are implying about who I am when] you ask me about what is good./Do you realize [what you are implying about who I am when] you ask me about that which is good?) [RHQ] Only one being is good and [really knows what is good. That being is God. But in order to answer your question] about [desiring to] live [with God eternally], I [will say to you], ‘Keep the commandments [that God gave Moses’].”
18 Unite woroghe, “Uyeme uduka?” Yisa woro, “Yenje nwa mollu unit yenje uwa nozo nin na wani, namon yenje uwa su likiri, yenje uwa su kinu,
The man asked Jesus, “Which [commandments must I keep]?” Jesus answered [him], “Do not murder [anyone], do not commit adultery, do not steal things, do not testify falsely,
19 gyantina ucif fe nin nafi ne unin ti usu nnan kupo fe nafo litife.”
honor your father and your mother, and love people you come in contact with as [much as you love] yourself.”
20 Kwanyane woroghe, “Ilenge imone vat nna su. Iyaghari kuru iduyi?”
[Thinking that he might not be able to live with God eternally even though he had kept those commandments], the young man said to Jesus, “I have always obeyed all those commandments. What else must I do [in order to live with God eternally]?”
21 Yisa woroghe, “Andi udi nin su use ukulu, can, lewe imon ilenge na udimun, uni nikimon, uma se imon nacara kitene. Kani unin dak, udofi ni.”
Jesus said to him, “If you desire to be all that God intends you to be, go [home], sell everything that you have and give [the money] to poor people. [The result will be that] you will have [spiritual] riches in heaven. Then come and be my disciple!”
22 Na kwanyane nlanza imon ilenge na Yisa nbelle, anya nin tinana nayi, bara awa di nin nimon nacara gbardang.
When the young man heard those words, he went away feeling sad, because he was very rich [and did not want to give away everything he owned].
23 Yisa woro nnono katwa me, “Mbellin minu kidegene, udin konu unan nimon nacara ghana kitene kani.
Then Jesus said to [us] disciples, “Keep this in mind: It is very difficult for rich people [to decide] to let God [MTY/EUP] rule their [lives].
24 Nkuru nbellin minu, nworu uman nimon nacara piru kipin tigo Kutellẹ, ukatin nin shew kurakomi piru ligalon nalira.”
Note this also: It is impossible for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. It is [almost] as difficult [HYP] for rich people [to decide] to let God rule their [lives].”
25 Na nono katwa me nlanza nani, umamaki kifo nani kang i woro, “Ani ghari wasa ase utucue?”
When [we] disciples heard this, we were astounded. [We thought that rich people were the ones whom God blesses the most. So we said to him], “(If that is so, it does not seem likely that anyone will be saved!/Who then will God will save?)” [RHQ]
26 Yisa yene nani aworo, “Kiti na nanit udin konu, kiti Kutellẹ vat nimon in suari.”
[When Jesus heard us say that], he looked intently at us, and [then] he said to us, “[Yes], it is impossible for people [to save themselves]. But [God can save them, because] God is able to do [anything]!”
27 Biturus ttunna akpana a woroghe, “Yene, tina sun imon vat ti dofin fi. Ani iyaghari arik ba se?”
Then Peter said to him, “You know that we [(exc)] have left everything behind and we have become your disciples. So what benefit will we get [for doing that]?”
28 Yisa woro nani, “Mbbellin minu kidegene, anughe na ina dofini, nan nmaru upese na gono Kutellẹ ma so kutet tigo me, anung wang ma so na tet likure nin na ba, isu ushara nnonon Israila likure nin naba.
Jesus said to us, “Keep this in mind: [You will get many benefits]. When [God] makes [the] new [earth] and when [I], the one who came from heaven, sit on my magnificent throne, those of you who have accompanied me will each sit on a throne, and you will judge [the people of] the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 Vat nlenge na a suna nilari, nuana nilime, nuana nishono, ucif, una, nono sa kumen bara lisanin, ama seru mmari akalt likure a ulai un sa ligang. (aiōnios g166)
[God will reward] those who, because of being my [disciples], have left [behind] a house or plot of ground, [their] brothers, [their] sisters, their father, their mother, their children, [or any other family] [MTY] [members]. [God] will give them 100 times [as many benefits as they have given up]. And they will live [with God] eternally. (aiōnios g166)
30 Nan nya nnani gbardang na idi anan cizunu nene mada so anan kidung, a gbardang na idi anan kidung maso anan bun.
But many [people who consider themselves to] be important [now] will be unimportant [at that future time], and many [people who consider themselves to be] unimportant [now will be] important [at that future time].”
