Acts 5
1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
Men en Mand, ved Navn Ananias, tillige med Safira, hans Hustru, solgte en Ejendom
2 and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, then brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
og stak med sin Hustrus Vidende noget af Værdien til Side og bragte en Del deraf og lagde den for Apostlenes Fødder.
3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the price of the land?
Men Peter sagde: "Ananias! hvorfor har Satan fyldt dit Hjerte, så du har løjet imod den Helligånd og stukket noget til Side af Summen for Jordstykket?
4 While you kept it, didn’t it remain your own? After it was sold, wasn’t it in your power? How is it that you have conceived this thing in your heart? You haven’t lied to men, but to God.”
Var det ikke dit, så længe du ejede det, og stod ikke det, som det blev solgt for, til din Rådighed? Hvorfor har du dog sat dig denne Gerning for i dit Hjerte? Du har ikke løjet for Mennesker, men for Gud."
5 Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and died. Great fear came on all who heard these things.
Men da Ananias hørte disse Ord, faldt han om og udåndede. Og der kom stor Frygt over alle, som hørte det.
6 The young men arose and wrapped him up, and they carried him out and buried him.
Men de unge Mænd stode op og lagde ham til Rette og bare ham ud og begravede ham.
7 About three hours later, his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.
Men det skete omtrent tre Timer derefter, da kom hans Hustru ind uden at vide, hvad der var sket.
8 Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much.” She said, “Yes, for so much.”
Da sagde Peter til hende: "Sig mig, om I solgte Jordstykket til den Pris?" Og hun sagde: "Ja, til den Pris."
9 But Peter asked her, “How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”
Men Peter sagde til hende: "Hvorfor ere I dog blevne enige om at friste Herrens Ånd? Se, deres Fødder, som have begravet din Mand, ere for Døren, og de skulle bære dig ud."
10 She fell down immediately at his feet and died. The young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband.
Men hun faldt straks om for hans Fødder og udåndede. Men da de unge Mænd kom ind, fandt de hende død, og de bare hende ud og begravede hende hos hendes Mand.
11 Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.
Og stor Frygt kom over hele Menigheden og over alle, som hørte dette.
12 By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.
Men ved Apostlenes Hænder skete der mange Tegn og Undere iblandt Folket; og de vare alle endrægtigt sammen i Salomons Søjlegang.
13 None of the rest dared to join them; however, the people honored them.
Men af de andre turde ingen holde sig til dem; dog priste Folket dem højt,
14 More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women.
og der føjedes stedse flere troende til Herren, Skarer både af Mænd og Kvinder,
15 They even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mattresses, so that as Peter came by, at least his shadow might overshadow some of them.
så at de endogså bare de syge ud på Gaderne og lagde dem på Senge og Løjbænke, for at når Peter kom, endog blot hans Skygge kunde overskygge nogen af dem.
16 The multitude also came together from the cities around Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits; and they were all healed.
Ja, selv fra Byerne i Jerusalems Omegn strømmede Mængden sammen og bragte syge og sådanne, som vare plagede af urene Ånder, og de bleve alle helbredte.
17 But the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy
Men Ypperstepræsten stod op samt alle de, som holdt med ham, nemlig Saddukæernes Parti, og de bleve fulde af Nidkærhed.
18 and laid hands on the apostles, then put them in public custody.
Og de lagde Hånd på Apostlene og satte dem i offentlig Forvaring.
19 But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out and said,
Men en Herrens Engel åbnede Fængselets Døre om Natten og førte dem ud og sagde:
20 “Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.”
"Går hen og træder frem og taler i Helligdommen alle disse Livets Ord for Folket!"
21 When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak and taught. But the high priest and those who were with him came and called the council together, with all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
Men da de havde hørt dette, gik de ved Daggry ind i Helligdommen og lærte. Men Ypperstepræsten og de, som holdt med ham, kom og sammenkaldte Rådet og alle Israels Børns Ældste og sendte Bud til Fængselet, at de skulde føres frem.
22 But the officers who came didn’t find them in the prison. They returned and reported,
Men da Tjenerne kom derhen, fandt de dem ikke i Fængselet; og de kom tilbage og meldte det og sagde:
23 “We found the prison shut and locked, and the guards standing before the doors, but when we opened them, we found no one inside!”
"Fængselet fandt vi tillukket helt forsvarligt, og Vogterne stående ved Dørene; men da vi lukkede op, fandt vi ingen derinde."
24 Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were very perplexed about them and what might become of this.
Men da Høvedsmanden for Helligdommen og Ypperstepræsterne hørte disse Ord, bleve de tvivlrådige om dem, hvad dette skulde blive til.
25 One came and told them, “Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.”
Men der kom en og meldte dem: "Se, de Mænd, som I satte i Fængselet, stå i Helligdommen og lære Folket."
26 Then the captain went with the officers, and brought them without violence, for they were afraid that the people might stone them.
Da gik Høvedsmanden hen med Tjenerne og hentede dem, dog ikke med Magt; thi de frygtede for Folket, at de skulde blive stenede.
27 When they had brought them, they set them before the council. The high priest questioned them,
Men da de havde hentet dem, stillede de dem for Rådet; og Ypperstepræsten spurgte dem og sagde:
28 saying, “Didn’t we strictly command you not to teach in this name? Behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood on us.”
"Vi bøde eder alvorligt, at I ikke måtte lære i dette Navn, og se, I have fyldt Jerusalem med eders Lære, og I ville bringe dette Menneskes Blod over os!"
29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.
Men Peter og Apostlene svarede og sagde: "Man bør adlyde Gud mere end Mennesker.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a tree.
Vore Fædres Gud oprejste Jesus, hvem I hængte på et Træ og sloge ihjel.
31 God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
Ham har Gud ved sin højre Hånd ophøjet til en Fyrste og Frelser for at give Israel Omvendelse og Syndernes Forladelse.
32 We are his witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”
Og vi ere hans Vidner om disse Ting, ligesom også den Helligånd, som Gud har givet dem, der adlyde ham."
33 But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and were determined to kill them.
Men da de hørte dette, skar det dem i Hjertet, og de rådsloge om at slå dem ihjel.
34 But one stood up in the council, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, honored by all the people, and commanded to put the apostles out for a little while.
Men der rejste sig i Rådet en Farisæer ved Navn Gamaliel, en Lovlærer, højt agtet af hele Folket, og han bød, at de skulde lade Mændene træde lidt udenfor.
35 He said to them, “You men of Israel, be careful concerning these men, what you are about to do.
Og han sagde til dem: "I israelitiske Mænd! ser eder vel for, hvad I gøre med disse Mennesker.
36 For before these days Theudas rose up, making himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves. He was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed and came to nothing.
Thi for nogen Tid siden fremstod Theudas, som udgav sig selv for at være noget, og et Antal af omtrent fire Hundrede Mænd sluttede sig til ham; han blev slået ihjel, og alle de, som adløde ham, adsplittedes og bleve til intet.
37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some people after him. He also perished, and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.
Efter ham fremstod Judas Galilæeren i Skatteindskrivningens Dage og fik en Flok Mennesker til at følge sig. Også han omkom, og alle de, som adløde ham, bleve adspredte.
38 Now I tell you, withdraw from these men and leave them alone. For if this counsel or this work is of men, it will be overthrown.
Og nu siger jeg eder: Holder eder fra disse Mennesker, og lader dem fare; thi dersom dette Råd eller dette Værk er af Mennesker, bliver det til intet;
39 But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow it, and you would be found even to be fighting against God!”
men er det af Gud, kunne I ikke gøre dem til intet. Lader eder dog ikke findes som de, der endog ville stride mod Gud!"
40 They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
Og de adløde ham; og de kaldte Apostlene frem og lode dem piske og forbøde dem at tale i Jesu Navn og løslode dem.
41 They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
Så gik de da glade bort fra Rådets Åsyn, fordi de vare blevne agtede værdige til at vanæres for hans Navns Skyld.
42 Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ.
Og de holdt ikke op med hver Dag at lære i Helligdommen og i Husene og at forkynde Evangeliet om Kristus Jesus.
