Luke 1
1 To his Excellency, Theophilus. Many attempts have been already made to draw up an account of those events which have reached their conclusion among us,
Efterdi mange have taget sig for at forfatte en Beretning om de Ting, som ere fuldbyrdede iblandt os,
2 just as they were reported to us by those who from the beginning were eye-witnesses, and afterwards became bearers of the Message.
saaledes som de, der fra Begyndelsen bleve Øjenvidner og Ordets Tjenere, have overleveret os:
3 And, therefore, I also, since I have investigated all these events with great care from their very beginning, have resolved to write a connected history of them for you,
saa har ogsaa jeg besluttet, efter nøje at have gennemgaaet alt forfra, at nedskrive det for dig i Orden, mægtigste Theofilus!
4 in order that you may be able to satisfy yourself of the accuracy of the story which you have heard from the lips of others.
for at du kan erkende Paalideligheden af de Ting, hvorom du er bleven mundtligt undervist.
5 In the reign of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the Division called after Abijah. His wife, whose name was Elizabeth, was also a descendant of Aaron.
I de Dage, da Herodes var Konge i Judæa, var der en Præst af Abias Skifte, ved Navn Sakarias; og han havde en Hustru af Arons Døtre, og hendes Navn var Elisabeth.
6 They were both righteous people, who lived blameless lives, guiding their steps by all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
Men de vare begge retfærdige for Gud og vandrede udadlelige i alle Herrens Bud og Forskrifter.
7 But they had no child, Elizabeth being barren; and both of them were advanced in years.
Og de havde intet Barn, efterdi Elisabeth var ufrugtbar, og de vare begge fremrykkede i Alder.
8 One day, when Zechariah was officiating as priest before God, during the turn of his Division,
Men det skete, medens han efter sit Skiftes Orden gjorde Præstetjeneste for Gud,
9 it fell to him by lot, in accordance with the practice among the priests, to go into the Temple of the Lord and burn incense;
tilfaldt det ham efter Præstetjenestens Sædvane at gaa ind i Herrens Tempel og bringe Røgelseofferet.
10 and, as it was the Hour of Incense, the people were all praying outside.
Og hele Folkets Mængde holdt Bøn udenfor i Røgelseofferets Time.
11 And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right of the Altar of Incense.
Men en Herrens Engel viste sig for ham, staaende ved den højre Side af Røgelsealteret.
12 Zechariah was startled at the sight and was awe-struck.
Og da Sakarias saa ham, forfærdedes han, og Frygt faldt over ham.
13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall call by the name John.
Men Engelen sagde til ham: „Frygt ikke, Sakarias! thi din Bøn er hørt, og din Hustru Elisabeth skal føde dig en Søn, og du skal kalde hans Navn Johannes.
14 He shall be to you a joy and a delight; and many shall rejoice over his birth.
Og han skal blive dig til Glæde og Fryd, og mange skulle glædes over hans Fødsel;
15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; he shall not drink any wine or strong drink, and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth,
thi han skal være stor for Herren. Og Vin og stærk Drik skal han ej drikke, og han skal fyldes med den Helligaand alt fra Moders Liv,
16 and shall reconcile many of the Israelites to the Lord their God.
og mange af Israels Børn skal han omvende til Herren deres Gud.
17 He shall go before him in the spirit and with the power of Elijah, ‘to reconcile fathers to their children’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and so make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him.”
Og han skal gaa foran for ham i Elias's Aand og Kraft for at vende Fædres Hjerter til Børn og genstridige til retfærdiges Sind for at berede Herren et velskikket Folk.‟
18 “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years.”
Og Sakarias sagde til Engelen: „Hvorpaa skal jeg kende dette? thi jeg er gammel, og min Hustru er fremrykket i Alder.‟
19 “I am Gabriel,” the angel answered, “who stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
Og Engelen svarede og sagde til ham: „Jeg er Gabriel, som staar for Guds Aasyn, og jeg er udsendt for at tale til dig og for at forkynde dig dette Glædesbudskab.
20 And now you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when this takes place, because you did not believe what I said, though my words will be fulfilled in due course.”
Og se, du skal blive stum og ikke kunne tale indtil den Dag, da dette sker, fordi du ikke troede mine Ord, som dog skulle fuldbyrdes i deres Tid.‟
21 Meanwhile the people were watching for Zechariah, wondering at his remaining so long in the Temple.
Og Folket biede efter Sakarias, og de undrede sig over, at han tøvede i Templet.
22 When he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision there. But Zechariah kept making signs to them, and remained dumb.
Og da han kom ud, kunde han ikke tale til dem, og de forstode, at han havde set et Syn i Templet; og han gjorde Tegn til dem og forblev stum.
23 And, as soon as his term of service was finished, he returned home.
Og det skete, da hans Tjenestes Dage vare fuldendte, gik han hjem til sit Hus.
24 After this his wife, Elizabeth, expecting to become a mother, lived in seclusion for five months.
Men efter disse Dage blev hans Hustru Elisabeth frugtsommelig, og hun skjulte sig fem Maaneder og sagde:
25 “This is what the Lord has done for me,” she said, “now that he has deigned to take away the reproach under which I have been living.”
„Saaledes har Herren gjort imod mig i de Dage, da han saa til mig for at borttage min Skam iblandt Mennesker.‟
26 Six months later the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,
Men i den sjette Maaned blev Engelen Gabriel sendt fra Gud til en By i Galilæa, som hedder Nazareth,
27 to a maiden there who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. Her name was Mary.
til en Jomfru, som var trolovet med en Mand ved Navn Josef, af Davids Hus; og Jomfruens Navn var Maria.
28 Gabriel came into her presence and said: “Hail, you who have been highly favoured! The Lord is with you.”
Og Engelen kom ind til hende og sagde: „Hil være dig, du benaadede, Herren er med dig, du velsignede iblandt Kvinder!‟
29 Mary was much disturbed at his words, and was wondering to herself what such a greeting could mean,
Men hun blev forfærdet over den Tale, og hun tænkte, hvad dette skulde være for en Hilsen.
30 when the angel spoke again: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.
Og Engelen sagde til hende: „Frygt ikke, Maria! thi du har fundet Naade hos Gud.
31 And now, you shall be with child and give birth to a son, and you shall give him the name Jesus.
Og se, du skal undfange og føde en Søn, og du skal kalde hans Navn Jesus.
32 The child shall be great and shall be called ‘Son of the Most High,’ and the Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David,
Han skal være stor og kaldes den Højestes Søn; og Gud Herren skal give ham Davids, hans Faders Trone.
33 and he shall reign over the descendants of Jacob for ever; And to his kingdom there shall be no end.” (aiōn g165)
Og han skal være Konge over Jakobs Hus evindelig, og der skal ikke være Ende paa hans Kongedømme.‟ (aiōn g165)
34 “How can this be?” Mary asked the angel. “For I have no husband.”
Men Maria sagde til Engelen: „Hvorledes skal dette gaa til, efterdi jeg ikke ved af nogen Mand?‟
35 “The Holy Spirit shall descend upon you,” answered the angel, “and the Power of the Most High shall overshadow you; and therefore the child will be called ‘holy,’ and ‘Son of God.’
Og Engelen svarede og sagde til hende: „Den Helligaand skal komme over dig, og den Højestes Kraft skal overskygge dig; derfor skal ogsaa det hellige, som fødes, kaldes Guds Søn.
36 And Elizabeth, your cousin, is herself also expecting a son in her old age; and it is now the sixth month with her, though she is called barren;
Og se, Elisabeth din Frænke, ogsaa hun har undfanget en Søn i sin Alderdom, og denne Maaned er den sjette for hende, som kaldes ufrugtbar.
37 for no promise from God shall fail to be fulfilled.”
Thi intet vil være umuligt for Gud.‟
38 “I am the servant of the Lord,” exclaimed Mary; “let it be with me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.
Men Maria sagde: „Se, jeg er Herrens Tjenerinde; mig ske efter dit Ord!‟ Og Engelen skiltes fra hende.
39 Soon after this Mary set out, and made her way quickly into the hill-country, to a town in Judah;
Men Maria stod op i de samme Dage og drog skyndsomt til Bjergegnen til en By i Juda.
40 and there she went into Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth.
Og hun kom ind i Sakarias's Hus og hilste Elisabeth.
41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child moved within her, and Elizabeth herself was filled with the Holy Spirit,
Og det skete, da Elisabeth hørte Marias Hilsen, sprang Fosteret i hendes Liv. Og Elisabeth blev fyldt med den Helligaand
42 and cried aloud: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is your unborn child!
og raabte med høj Røst og sagde: „Velsignet er du iblandt Kvinder! og velsignet er dit Livs Frugt!
43 But how have I this honour, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Og hvorledes times dette mig, at min Herres Moder kommer til mig?
44 For, as soon as your greeting reached my ears, the child moved within me with delight!
Thi se, da din Hilsens Røst naaede mine Øren, sprang Fosteret i mit Liv med Fryd.
45 Happy indeed is she who believed that the promise which she received from the Lord would be fulfilled.”
Og salig er hun, som troede; thi det skal fuldkommes, hvad der er sagt hende af Herren.‟
46 And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord,
Og Maria sagde: „Min Sjæl ophøjer Herren;
47 my spirit delights in God my Saviour;
og min Aand fryder sig over Gud, min Frelser;
48 for he has remembered his servant in her lowliness; And from this hour all ages will count me happy!
thi han har set til sin Tjenerindes Ringhed. Thi se, nu herefter skulle alle Slægter prise mig salig,
49 Great things has the Almighty done for me; And holy is his name.
fordi den mægtige har gjort store Ting imod mig. Og hans Navn er helligt;
50 From age to age his mercy rests On those who reverence him.
og hans Barmhjertighed varer fra Slægt til Slægt over dem, som frygte ham.
51 Mighty are the deeds of his arm; He scatters the proud with their own devices,
Han har øvet Vælde med sin Arm; han har adspredt dem, som ere hovmodige i deres Hjertes Tanke.
52 he casts down princes from their thrones, and the lowly he uplifts,
Han har nedstødt mægtige fra Troner og ophøjet ringe.
53 the hungry he loads with gifts, and the rich he sends empty away.
Hungrige har han mættet med gode Gaver, og rige har han sendt tomhændede bort.
54 He has stretched out his hand to his servant Israel, Ever mindful of his mercy
Han har taget sig af sin Tjener Israel for at ihukomme Barmhjertighed
imod Abraham og hans Sæd til evig Tid, saaledes som han talte til vore Fædre.‟ (aiōn g165)
56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned to her home.
Og Maria blev hos hende omtrent tre Maaneder, og hun drog til sit Hjem igen.
57 When Elizabeth’s time came, she gave birth to a son;
Men for Elisabeth fuldkommedes Tiden til, at hun skulde føde, og hun fødte en Søn.
58 and her neighbours and relations, hearing of the great goodness of the Lord to her, came to share her joy.
Og hendes Naboer og Slægtninge hørte, at Herren havde gjort sin Barmhjertighed stor imod hende, og de glædede sig med hende.
59 A week later they met to circumcise the child, and were about to call him ‘Zechariah’ after his father,
Og det skete paa den ottende Dag, da kom de for at omskære Barnet; og de vilde kalde det Sakarias efter Faderens Navn.
60 when his mother interposed: “No, he is to be called John.”
Og hans Moder svarede og sagde: „Nej, han skal kaldes Johannes.‟
61 “You have no relation of that name!” they exclaimed;
Og de sagde til hende: „Der er ingen i din Slægt, som kaldes med dette Navn.‟
62 and they made signs to the child’s father, to find out what he wished the child to be called.
Men de gjorde Tegn til hans Fader om, hvad han vilde, det skulde kaldes.
63 Asking for a writing-tablet, he wrote the words — ‘His name is John.’ Every one was surprised;
Og han forlangte en Tavle og skrev disse Ord: „Johannes er hans Navn.‟ Og de undrede sig alle.
64 and immediately Zechariah recovered his voice and the use of his tongue, and began to bless God.
Men straks oplodes hans Mund og hans Tunge, og han talte og priste Gud.
65 All their neighbours were awe-struck at this; and throughout the hill-country of Judea the whole story was much talked about;
Og der kom en Frygt over alle, som boede omkring dem, og alt dette rygtedes over hele Judæas Bjergegn.
66 and all who heard it kept it in mind, asking one another — “What can this child be destined to become?” For the Power of the Lord was with him.
Og alle, som hørte det, lagde sig det paa Hjerte og sagde: „Hvad mon der skal blive af dette Barn?‟ Thi Herrens Haand var med ham.
67 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and, speaking under inspiration, said:
Og Sakarias, hans Fader, blev fyldt med den Helligaand, og han profeterede og sagde:
68 “Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, Who has visited his people and wrought their deliverance,
„Lovet være Herren, Israels Gud! thi han har besøgt og forløst sit Folk
69 and has raised up for us the Strength of our Salvation In the House of his servant David —
og har oprejst os et Frelsens Horn i sin Tjener Davids Hus,
saaledes som han talte ved sine hellige Profeters Mund fra fordums Tid, (aiōn g165)
71 Salvation from our enemies and from the hands of all that hate us,
en Frelse fra vore Fjender og fra alle deres Haand, som hade os,
72 showing mercy to our forefathers, And mindful of his sacred Covenant.
for at gøre Barmhjertighed imod vore Fædre og ihukomme sin hellige Pagt,
73 This was the oath which he swore to our forefather Abraham —
den Ed, som han svor vor Fader Abraham, at han vilde give os,
74 That we should be rescued from the hands of our enemies,
at vi, friede fra vore Fjenders Haand, skulde tjene ham uden Frygt,
75 and should serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness, In his presence all our days.
i Hellighed og Retfærdighed for hans Aasyn, alle vore Dage.
76 And thou, Child, shalt be called Prophet of the Most High, For thou shalt go before the Lord to make ready his way,
Men ogsaa du, Barnlille! skal kaldes den Højestes Profet; thi du skal gaa foran for Herrens Aasyn for at berede hans Veje,
77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation In the forgiveness of their sins,
for at give hans Folk Erkendelse af Frelse ved deres Synders Forladelse,
78 through the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the Dawn will break on us from Heaven,
for vor Guds inderlige Barmhjertigheds Skyld, ved hvilken Lyset fra det høje har besøgt os
79 to give light to those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, And guide our feet into the way of peace.”
for at skinne for dem, som sidde i Mørke og i Dødens Skygge, for at lede vore Fødder ind paa Fredens Vej.‟
80 The child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the Wilds till the time came for his appearance before Israel.
Men Barnet voksede og blev styrket i Aanden; og han var i Ørknerne indtil den Dag, da han traadte frem for Israel.
