John 12
1 Six days before the Passover [celebration started], Jesus arrived in Bethany [village, along with us]. That was where Lazarus lived. He was the man Jesus [previously] caused to be alive again after he died.
Sechs Tage vor Ostern kam Jesus gen Bethanien, da Lazarus war, der Verstorbene, welchen Jesus auferwecket hatte von den Toten.
2 There they gave a dinner to [honor] Jesus. Martha served the meal. [Her younger brother], Lazarus, was among the people who were eating with Jesus.
Daselbst machten sie ihm ein Abendmahl, und Martha dienete; Lazarus aber war der einer, die mit ihm zu Tische saßen.
3 Then Mary took [a bottle] of expensive perfume [called] nard and poured it on Jesus’ feet [to honor him]. Then she wiped his feet with her hair. The whole house was filled with the [beautiful] smell of the perfume.
Da nahm Maria ein Pfund Salbe von ungefälschter, köstlicher Narde und salbete die Füße Jesu und trocknete mit ihrem Haar seine Füße. Das Haus aber ward voll vom Geruch der Salbe.
4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, (OR, Judas, the man from Kerioth [Town]) objected. He was the one who later enabled Jesus’ enemies to seize him.
Da sprach seiner Jünger einer, Judas, Simons Sohn, Ischariot, der ihn hernach verriet:
5 He said, “(We should have sold this perfume and given [the money] to poor people!/Why did [we] not sell this perfume and give [the money for it] to the poor people?) [RHQ] We could have gotten 300 days’ wages for it!”
Warum ist diese Salbe nicht verkauft um dreihundert Groschen und den Armen gegeben?
6 He said that, not because he cared about the poor people, but instead, because he was a thief. He was the one who kept the bag [of funds that people gave to help Jesus and us his disciples], and he often stole some of the money that was {that [people]} put into it.
Das sagte er aber nicht, daß er nach den Armen fragte, sondern er war ein Dieb und hatte den Beutel und trug, was gegeben ward.
7 Then Jesus said, “Do not bother her! [She bought this perfume] in order to save it until the day when they will bury me [after I die].
Da sprach Jesus: Laß sie mit Frieden! Solches hat sie behalten zum Tage meines Begräbnisses.
8 There will always be poor people among you, [so you can help them whenever you want to]. But I will not be with you much longer, [so it is good that she showed right now how much she appreciates me].”
Denn Arme habt ihr allezeit bei euch; mich aber habt ihr nicht allezeit.
9 A large crowd of Jews heard [people say] that Jesus was there [in Bethany]. So they came, not only [to see] Jesus but also to see Lazarus, the man whom he had caused to become alive again after he died.
Da erfuhr viel Volks der Juden, daß er daselbst war, und kamen nicht um Jesu willen allein, sondern daß sie auch Lazarus sähen, welchen er von den Toten erweckt hatte.
10 So the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus also,
Aber die Hohenpriester trachteten danach, daß sie auch Lazarus töteten.
11 because many of the Jews were [deserting them and] going to Jesus and believing in him because of [Jesus causing] Lazarus [to be alive again].
Denn um seinetwillen gingen viel Juden hin und glaubten an Jesum.
12 The next day the huge crowd of people that had come [to Jerusalem] for the [Passover] celebration heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
Des andern Tages, viel Volks, das aufs Fest kommen war, da es hörete, daß Jesus kommt gen Jerusalem,
13 So they [cut] branches from some palm trees and took the branches out [of the city] to [wave them when they] met him. Some of them were shouting things like, “Hooray!” “May the Lord [God] bless the one who is coming with his authority [MTY]!” Some other people were shouting, “[May God bless] the King of Israel!”
nahmen sie Palmenzweige und gingen hinaus ihm entgegen und schrieen: Hosianna! Gelobet sei, der da kommt in dem Namen des HERRN, ein König von Israel!
14 When Jesus [came near to Jerusalem], he got a young donkey and sat on it [as he rode into the city]. By doing this, [he fulfilled] what had been written {what [a prophet] had written} [in Scripture],
Jesus aber überkam ein Eselein und ritt darauf, wie denn geschrieben stehet:
15 You people of Jerusalem, do not be afraid! Look! Your king is coming! He is riding on a donkey’s colt!
Fürchte dich nicht, du Tochter Zion; siehe, dein König kommt reitend auf einem Eselsfüllen!
16 At first [we] disciples did not understand those things. But after Jesus had returned to heaven, we realized that those things had been written {that [a prophet] had written those things} about him, and that [by] doing those things for him [the people had fulfilled what the prophet prophesied].
Solches aber verstunden seine Jünger zuvor nicht, sondern da Jesus verkläret ward, da dachten sie daran, daß solches war von ihm geschrieben, und sie solches ihm getan hatten.
17 The crowd that was with him continued to tell other people that he called Lazarus to come out of the tomb, [and that Lazarus had then become alive again].
Das Volk aber, das mit ihm war, da er Lazarus aus dem Grabe rief und von den Toten auferweckte, rühmete die Tat.
18 Because of that, many people, because they heard [others say] that he had performed this miracle, went to meet him.
Darum ging ihm auch das Volk entgegen, da sie höreten, er hätte solches Zeichen getan.
19 So the Pharisees said to each other, “It is obvious that we are making no progress [in trying to stop him! It looks like] [HYP] everyone [MTY] is becoming his disciple!”
Die Pharisäer aber sprachen untereinander: Ihr sehet, daß ihr nichts ausrichtet; siehe, alle Welt läuft ihm nach.
20 Among those who went up [to Jerusalem] to worship [God] during the [Passover] celebration were some Greeks.
Es waren aber etliche Griechen unter denen, die hinaufkommen waren, daß sie anbeteten auf das Fest.
21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida [town] in Galilee [province]. They [wanted him] to do something for them. They said, “Sir, we would like to talk with Jesus.”
Die traten zu Philippus, der von Bethsaida aus Galiläa war, baten ihn und sprachen: HERR, wir wollten Jesum gerne sehen.
22 So after Philip went and told that to Andrew, they both went and told Jesus.
Philippus kommt und sagt's Andreas, und Philippus und Andreas sagten's weiter Jesu.
23 Then, [to show them that he must die in order to give eternal life to non-Jews like those Greeks], Jesus replied to them, “It is time for [God] to honor me, the one who came from heaven. [That will happen when I die].
Jesus aber antwortete ihnen und sprach: Die Zeit ist kommen, daß des Menschen Sohn verkläret werde.
24 Listen to this carefully: [My life is like a seed] [MET]. If [someone] does not plant a kernel of grain in the ground, it does not change. It remains only one [seed]. But if it changes [after it is planted in the ground, it will grow and] produce many seeds.
Wahrlich, wahrlich, ich sage euch: Es sei denn, daß das Weizenkorn in die Erde falle und ersterbe, so bleibt's alleine; wo es aber erstirbt, so bringt's viel Früchte.
25 Anyone who strongly wants to keep on living [here on earth] will surely lose his life forever. But anyone who is willing to die [HYP] [for my sake] will surely gain eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
Wer sein Leben liebhat, der wird's verlieren; und wer sein Leben auf dieser Welt hasset, der wird's erhalten zum ewigen Leben. (aiōnios g166)
26 If [any of these Greeks or] anyone [else] wants to serve me, they must become my disciples. Then, [after they die], they will be where I am, [in heaven]. My Father will honor all those who serve me.
Wer mir dienen will, der folge mir nach; und wo ich bin, da soll mein Diener auch sein. Und wer mir dienen wird, den wird mein Vater ehren.
27 Now I am deeply disturbed. (I do not know what to say./What shall I say?) [RHQ] Should I say, ‘[My] Father, save me from this time [when I will suffer and die!’]? No, [I should not say that, because] the reason I came ([into this world/from heaven]) was that I would [suffer] [MTY] now.
Jetzt ist meine Seele betrübet. Und was soll ich sagen? Vater, hilf mir aus dieser Stunde! Doch darum bin ich in diese Stunde kommen.
28 My Father, show how great you are!” John 12:28b-36a Then [God] spoke [EUP] from heaven, saying, “I have already shown how great [I am], and I will do it again!”
Vater, verkläre deinen Namen! Da kam eine Stimme vom Himmel: Ich hab' ihn verkläret und will ihn abermal verklären.
29 The crowd that was there heard [it but they did not understand the words. Some said] it was thunder. Others said an angel had spoken to him.
Da sprach das Volk, das dabeistund und zuhörete: Es donnerte! Die andern sprachen: Es redete ein Engel mit ihm.
30 Jesus replied to them, “The voice that you heard speaking [was God’s voice, but] it was not for my benefit. It was for your benefit!
Jesus antwortete und sprach: Diese Stimme ist nicht um meinetwillen geschehen, sondern um euretwillen.
31 Now is the time for [God] to judge [the people in] [MTY] the world. Now is the time when [I] will destroy [the power of Satan], the one who rules this world.
Jetzt gehet das Gericht über die Welt; nun wird der Fürst dieser Welt ausgestoßen werden.
32 But as for me, when I am lifted {when [men] lift me} up from the ground [on a cross, I will make a way for] gathering everyone to myself.”
Und ich, wenn ich erhöhet werde von der Erde, so will ich sie alle zu mir ziehen.
33 He said this to show us the way in which he was going to die.
Das sagte er aber, zu deuten, welches Todes er sterben würde.
34 [Someone in] the crowd answered him, “We understand from the Scriptures that the Messiah will live forever. So why do you say that the one who came from heaven, [who is the Messiah], will be lifted up {that [men] will lift up the one who came from heaven, [who is the Messiah], } on a cross? What kind of man who came from heaven are you [talking about]? (OR, That’s not the [kind] of Messiah [we are expecting]!)” (aiōn g165)
Da antwortete ihm das Volk: Wir haben gehöret im Gesetz, daß Christus ewiglich bleibe; und wie sagst du denn, des Menschen Sohn muß erhöhet werden? Wer ist dieser Menschensohn? (aiōn g165)
35 Then Jesus said to them, “[My message is like] [MET] a light for you. [I] will be with you for only a little while longer. Live and act [as you should] while I am still with you, [because suddenly you will have no more opportunity to hear my message! You do not want to be like] [MET] [someone] who cannot see where he is going any more [when it suddenly] becomes dark!
Da sprach Jesus zu ihnen: Es ist das Licht noch eine kleine Zeit bei euch. Wandelt, dieweil ihr das Licht habt, daß euch die Finsternisse nicht überfallen. Wer in Finsternis wandelt, der weiß nicht, wo er hingehet.
36 Believe in my message [MET] while you still have an opportunity to do it, in order that you may become people who have accepted my truth [MET]!” John 12:36b-43 After Jesus said those things, he left them and hid from them.
Glaubet an das Licht, dieweil ihr's habt, auf daß ihr des Lichtes Kinder seid.
37 Although he had done many miracles while people were watching, [most of] them refused to believe that he [is] ([the Messiah/from God]).
Solches redete Jesus und ging weg und verbarg sich vor ihnen. Und ob er wohl solche Zeichen vor ihnen tat, glaubten sie doch nicht an ihn,
38 [Their stubbornness and refusal to believe was similar to the stubbornness of the people that] the prophet Isaiah wrote about long ago: Lord, (hardly anyone has believed our message!/who has believed our message?) [RHQ] Most people refused to accept it, even though you showed them your power!
auf daß erfüllet würde der Spruch des Propheten Jesaja, den er sagt: HERR, wer glaubet unserm Predigen, und wem ist der Arm des HERRN offenbaret?
39 That was the reason why they were unable to believe. [It was like] Isaiah wrote somewhere else that God said:
Darum konnten sie nicht glauben; denn Jesaja sagt abermal:
40 They have [refused to understand; they acted as though they were] blind people! They were insensible in their inner beings! As a result, they have not perceived [my truth]! They have not understood it in their inner beings! They have not turned [from their sinful lives], and because of that I cannot help them!
Er hat ihre Augen verblendet und ihr Herz verstocket, daß sie mit den Augen nicht sehen, noch mit dem Herzen vernehmen und sich bekehren, und ich ihnen hülfe.
41 Isaiah wrote that because [it was as though] he saw [ahead of time] how great Jesus would be, and he prophesied [those things] about him.
Solches sagte Jesaja, da er seine HERRLIchkeit sah und redete von ihm.
42 Although most of the Jewish [leaders] [SYN] did not believe that Jesus is ([the Messiah/from God]), some of them believed in him. But they would not tell anyone that they believed in him, because [they were afraid that if they said that], the Pharisees would not let them worship in the synagogues.
Doch der Obersten glaubten viel an ihn; aber um der Pharisäer willen bekannten sie es nicht, daß sie nicht in den Bann getan würden;
43 They wanted people to praise them more than they wanted God to praise them.
denn sie hatten lieber die Ehre bei den Menschen denn die Ehre bei Gott.
44 [Another day, when] Jesus [was teaching the people, he] shouted, “Those who believe in me, they are not believing in [me alone]. Instead, [it is as though] they also believe in the one who sent me.
Jesus aber rief und sprach: Wer an mich glaubet, der glaubet nicht an mich, sondern an den, der mich gesandt hat.
45 When they see me [and what I am doing, it is as though] they are seeing the one who sent me.
Und wer mich siehet, der siehet den, der mich gesandt hat.
46 I have come into the world [to show people God’s truth], as a light [shows people what is around them]. I have come in order that people who believe in me will not remain [ignorant of God’s truth] [MET], [as those who are] in the darkness [are ignorant of what is around them].
Ich bin kommen in die Welt ein Licht, auf daß, wer an mich glaubet, nicht in Finsternis bleibe.
47 As for those who hear my message but do not obey [its commands], I am not [the one who] judges them. [The main reason] that I came ([into the world/from heaven]) was not to judge [the people of] [MTY] the world. Instead, I came to save them [from being punished for their sins].
Und wer meine Worte höret und glaubet nicht, den werde ich nicht richten; denn ich bin nicht kommen; daß ich die Welt richte, sondern daß ich die Welt selig mache.
48 There is something that will judge those who reject me and do not accept my message. On the judgment day [God] will condemn them [because they rejected] the message that I have told them.
Wer mich verachtet und nimmt meine Worte nicht auf, der hat schon, der ihn richtet: das Wort, welches ich geredet habe, das wird ihn richten am Jüngsten Tage.
49 I have not said things from my own [authority]. Instead, [my] Father, the one who sent me, instructed me what to say and how I should say it.
Denn ich habe nicht von mir selber geredet, sondern der Vater, der mich gesandt hat, der hat mir ein Gebot gegeben, was ich tun und reden soll.
50 I know that [paying attention to] what he has instructed us [leads to] eternal life. So whatever I say is exactly (OR, only) what [my] Father has told me to say.” (aiōnios g166)
Und ich weiß, daß sein Gebot ist das ewige Leben. Darum, was ich rede, das rede ich also, wie mir der Vater gegeben hat. (aiōnios g166)
