Luke 12
1 While they were doing that, many thousands of people gathered [around Jesus]. There were so many that they were stepping on each other. Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Beware of [becoming] hypocrites [like] the Pharisees. Their [evil influence] [MET] [spreads to others like] yeast [spreads its influence in dough].
Ajuntando-se entretanto muitos milhares de pessoas, de sorte que se atropelavam uns aos outros, começou a dizer aos seus discípulos: acautelai-vos primeiramente do fermento dos fariseus, que é a hipocrisia.
2 People will not be able to continue concealing the things that [they or other] people try to conceal now. [God] will [some day] cause the things that are hidden now to be known {[everyone] to know the things that they hide now}.
Mas nada há encoberto que não haja de ser descoberto; nem oculto, que não haja de ser sabido.
3 All the things that you say in the dark [secretly, some day] will be heard {people will hear them} in the daylight. The things you have whispered [SYN] privately among yourselves in your rooms will be proclaimed {[people] will proclaim them} publicly.”
Porquanto tudo o que em trevas dissestes à luz será ouvido; e o que falastes ao ouvido no gabinete sobre os telhados será apregoado.
4 “My friends, listen [carefully]. Do not be afraid of people who [are able to] kill you, but after they kill you, there is nothing more that they can do [to hurt you].
E digo-vos, amigos meus; Não temais os que matam o corpo, e depois não tem mais que fazer.
5 But I will warn you about the one that you should truly be afraid of. You should be afraid of [God], because he not only has [the power to] cause people to die, he has the power to throw them into hell afterward! Yes, he is truly the one that you should be afraid of! (Geenna g1067)
Mas eu vos mostrarei a quem deveis temer; temei aquele que, depois de matar, tem poder para lançar no inferno; sim, vos digo, a esse temei. (Geenna g1067)
6 [Think about] the sparrows. [They are worth so little] that [you] can [RHQ] buy five of them for only two small coins. But not one of them is ever forgotten by God {God never forgets one of them}!
Não se vendem cinco passarinhos por dois ceitis? E nenhum deles está esquecido diante de Deus.
7 You are worth more [to God] than many sparrows. So do not be afraid [of what people can do to you! God] even knows how many hairs there are on each of your heads, [so that if you(sg) lose one hair, he knows about it. So nothing bad can happen to you without his knowing it].
E até os cabelos da vossa cabeça estão todos contados. Não temais pois; mais valeis vós do que muitos passarinhos.
8 I want to tell you also that if people, [without being afraid, are willing to] tell others [that they are my disciples], [I], the one who came from heaven, will acknowledge before [God that they are my disciples]. [I will do that while] God’s angels listen.
E digo-vos que todo aquele que me confessar diante dos homens, também o Filho do homem o confessará diante dos anjos de Deus.
9 But if people [are] afraid to say in front of others that they are [my disciples], [I] will say, while God’s angels listen, that they are not [my disciples].
Mas quem me negar diante dos homens será negado diante dos anjos de Deus.
10 [I will tell you] also that [God is willing to] forgive people who say bad things about me, the one who came from heaven, but [he] will not forgive anyone who says evil things about what the Holy Spirit [does].
E a todo aquele que disser uma palavra contra o Filho do homem ser-lhe-á perdoada, mas ao que blasfemar contra o Espírito Santo não lhe será perdoado.
11 [So] when people ask you in Jewish worship houses and in the presence of rulers and other authorities [about your trusting in me], do not worry about how you will answer them [when they accuse you]. Do not worry about what you should say,
E, quando vos conduzirem às sinagogas, aos magistrados e potestades, não estejais solicitos de como ou do que haveis de responder nem do que haveis de falar.
12 because the Holy Spirit will tell you at that very time what you should say.”
Porque na mesma hora vos ensinará o Espírito Santo o que vos convenha falar.
13 Then one of the people in the crowd said to [Jesus], “Teacher, tell my [older] brother to divide my father’s property and give me [the part that belongs] to me!”
E disse-lhe um da multidão: Mestre, dize a meu irmão que reparta comigo a herança.
14 But Jesus replied to him, “Man, (no one appointed me in order that I would settle [matters when people are] disputing about property!/did anyone appoint me in order that I would settle [matters when people are] disputing about property?) [RHQ]”
Mas ele lhe disse: Homem, quem me pôs a mim por juiz ou repartidor entre vós?
15 Then he said to the whole crowd, “Guard yourselves very carefully, in order that you do not desire other people’s things in any way! No one can make his life secure by [obtaining] many possessions.”
E disse-lhes: acautelai-vos e guardai-vos da avareza; porque a vida de qualquer não consiste na abundância dos bens que possui.
16 Then Jesus told the people this illustration: “There was a certain rich man whose crops grew very well.
E propos-lhes uma parábola, dizendo: A herdade dum homem rico tinha produzido com abundância;
17 [So] he said [to himself], ‘I do not know what to do, because I do not have any place [big enough] to store all my crops!’
E arrazoava ele entre si, dizendo: Que farei? Não tenho onde recolher os meus frutos.
18 Then he thought to himself, ‘[I know] what I will do! I will tear down my grain bins and build larger ones! Then I will store all my wheat and other goods in [the big new bins].
E disse: Farei isto: Derribarei os meus celeiros, e edificarei outros maiores, e ali recolherei todas as minhas novidades e os meus bens;
19 [Then] I will say to myself [SYN], “Now I have plenty of goods stored up. [They will last] for many years. [So now] I will take life easy. I will eat and drink [all that I want to] and be happy [for a long time]!”’
E direi à minha alma: Alma, tens em depósito muitos bens para muitos anos: descança, come, bebe, e folga.
20 But God said to him, ‘You foolish [man]! Tonight you will die! (Then all [the goods] you have saved up [for yourself] will [belong to someone else, not to] you!/Do you think that you [will benefit from] all that you have stored up for yourself?) [RHQ]’”
Porém Deus lhe disse: Louco, esta noite te pedirão a tua alma; e o que tens preparado para quem será?
21 [Then Jesus ended this illustration by saying], “That is what will happen to those who store up goods just for themselves, but who do not value the things [that] God [considers] valuable.”
Assim é o que para si ajunta tesouros, e não é rico para com Deus.
22 Then [Jesus] said to his disciples, “So I want to tell you this: Do not worry about [things you need] in order to live. Do not worry about [whether you will have enough food] to eat or [enough clothes] to wear.
E disse aos seus discípulos: Portanto vos digo: Não estejais solicitos pela vossa vida, no que comereis, nem pelo corpo, no que vestireis.
23 It is important to have sufficient food and clothing, but (the way you conduct your lives is more important./is not the way you conduct your lives more important?) [RHQ]
Mais é a vida do que o sustento, e o corpo mais do que o vestido.
24 Think about the birds: They do not plant [seeds], and they do not harvest [crops]. They do not have rooms or buildings in which to store crops. But God provides food for them. [And] you are certainly much more valuable than birds. [So God will certainly provide what you need]!
Considerai os corvos, que nem semeiam, nem segam, nem tem dispensa nem celeiro, e Deus os alimenta: quanto mais valeis vós do que as aves?
25 (There is not a one of you who can add a little bit to how long he lives by worrying about it!/Is there any of you who can add a little bit to how long he lives by worrying about it?) [RHQ]
E qual de vós, sendo solícito, pode acrescentar um côvado à sua estatura?
26 Worrying is a small thing to do. So since you cannot add to your life, (you certainly should not worry about other things that [you need to have in order to live!]/why do you worry about other things that [you need to have in order to live]?) [RHQ]
Pois, se nem ainda podeis fazer as coisas mínimas, porque estais solicitos pelo mais?
27 Think about the way that flowers grow [in the fields]. They do not work [to earn money], and they do not make their own clothes. But I tell you that [even though King] Solomon, [who lived long ago, wore very beautiful clothes], his clothes were not as beautiful as one of those [flowers].
Considerai os lírios, como eles crescem; não trabalham, nem fiam; e digo-vos que nem ainda Salomão, em toda a sua glória, se vestiu como um deles.
28 God makes the flowers beautiful, but they grow in the fields for only a short time. Then [they are cut at the same time that the grass] is cut, and thrown into an oven [to be burned to make heat for baking] bread. [So they really are not worth very much. But you are very precious to] God, [and he] will [care for you] much more [than he cares for the grass by filling it with beautiful flowers]. So he will certainly provide clothes for you, who [live much longer than the grass. Why] [RHQ] [do you] trust him so little?
E, se Deus assim veste a erva que hoje está no campo, e amanhã é lançada no forno, quanto mais a vós, homens de pouca fé?
29 Do not always be concerned about having enough to eat and drink, and do not be worrying about those things.
Vós pois não pergunteis que haveis de comer, ou que haveis de beber, e não andeis inquietos.
30 The people who do not know God are always worried about such things. But your Father [in heaven] knows that you need those things, [so you should not worry about them].
Porque as gentes do mundo buscam todas essas coisas; mas vosso Pai sabe que haveis míster delas.
31 Instead, be concerned about letting [God] completely direct [your life]. Then [he] will also give you enough of the things [you need].
Buscai antes o reino de Deus, e todas estas coisas vos serão acrescentadas.
32 [You who are my disciples are like a] small flock of sheep, [and I am like your shepherd]. So you should not be afraid. Your Father [in heaven] wants to let you rule with him [in heaven].
Não temas, ó pequeno rebanho, porque a vosso Pai agradou dar-vos o reino.
33 [So now] sell the things that you own. Give [the money that you get for those things] to poor people. [If you do that, it will be as though] you are providing for yourselves purses that will not wear out, and [God will give] you a treasure in heaven that will always be safe. There, no thief can come near [to steal it], and no termite can destroy it.
Vendei o que tendes, e dai esmola. Fazei para vós bolsas que não se envelheçam; tesouro nos céus que nunca acabe, aonde não chega ladrão, e a traça não roi.
34 Remember that [the things] that you [think are the most] valuable are [the things] that you will be constantly concerned about.”
Porque, onde estiver o vosso tesouro, ali estará também o vosso coração.
35 “Be always ready [for doing God’s work] [MET], like [people] who have put on their work clothes and are ready [during the day], with their lamps burning all night.
Estejam cingidos os vossos lombos, e acesas as vossas candeias.
36 Be [ready for me to return] [MET], like servants who are waiting for their master to return after being at a wedding feast [for several days]. They are [waiting to] open the door for him and [start working for him again] as soon as he arrives and knocks at the door.
E sede vós semelhantes aos homens que esperam a seu senhor, quando houver de voltar das bodas, para que, quando vier, e bater, logo possam abrir-lhe.
37 If those servants are awake when he returns, [he will] be very pleased with them. I will tell you this: He will put on [the kind of clothes] that servants wear and tell them to sit down, and he will serve them a meal.
Bem-aventurados aqueles servos, os quais, quando o Senhor vier, os achar vigiando! Em verdade vos digo que se cingirá, e os fará assentar à mesa, e, chegando-se, os servirá.
38 [Even] if he comes between midnight and sunrise, if he finds that his servants are [awake and] ready [for him], he will be very pleased with them.
E, se vier na segunda vigília, e se vier na terceira vigília, e os achar assim, bem-aventurados são os tais servos.
39 But you must also remember this: If owners of a house knew what time a thief was coming, they [would stay awake and] would not allow their house to be broken into [and their goods to be stolen] {[the thief] to break into the house [and steal their goods]}.
Sabei, porém, isto, que, se o Pai de família soubesse a que hora, havia de vir o ladrão, vigiaria, e não deixaria minar a sua casa.
40 Similarly, you must be ready [for me to return], because [I], the one who came from heaven, will come [again] at a time when you do not expect [me to come].”
Portanto, estai vós também apercebidos; porque virá o Filho do homem a hora que não imaginais.
41 Peter said, “Lord, are you [(sg)] speaking this illustration [only] for us or for everyone [else also]?”
E disse-lhe Pedro: Senhor, dizes essa parábola a nós, ou também a todos?
42 The Lord replied, “[I am saying it for you and for anyone else] [MET, RHQ] who is like a faithful and wise manager in his master’s house. His master appoints him to [supervise affairs in his house] and to give all the [other] servants their food at the proper time. [Then he leaves on a long trip].
E disse o Senhor: Qual é pois o mordomo fiel e prudente, a quem o senhor pôs sobre os seus servos, para lhes dar a tempo a ração?
43 If the servant is doing that work when his master returns, [his master] will be very pleased with him.
Bem-aventurado aquele servo, o qual o senhor, quando vier, achar fazendo assim.
44 I tell you this: His master will appoint him to supervise all of his affairs [permanently].
Em verdade vos digo que sobre todos os seus bens o porá.
45 But that servant might think to himself, ‘My master [has been away] for a long time, [so he probably will] not return soon [and find out what I am doing].’ [Then he might] start to beat the [other] servants, both male and female ones. [He might also start] to eat [a lot of food] and get drunk.
Mas, se aquele servo disser em seu coração: O meu senhor tarda em vir; e começar a espancar os criados e criadas, e a comer, e a beber, e a embriagar-se,
46 [If he does that, and if] his master returns on a day when the servant does not expect him, then his master will (cut him into two pieces/punish him severely) [HYP] and put him [in the place where he puts all] those who do not [serve him] faithfully.
Virá o senhor daquele servo no dia em que o não espera, e numa hora que ele não sabe, e separá-lo-a, e porá a sua parte com os infieis.
47 Every servant who knows what his master wants him to do but who does not get himself ready and does not do what his master desires will be beaten severely {[The master] will beat severely every servant who knows what his master wants him to do but who does not get himself ready and does not do what his master desires}.
E o servo que soube a vontade do seu senhor, e não se apercebeu, nem fez conforme a sua vontade, será castigado com muitos açoites;
48 But every [servant] who did not know [what his master wanted] him to do, and who did things for which he deserved to be punished, will be beaten lightly {[the master] will beat lightly every [servant] who did not know [what his master wanted] him to do and did the things for which he deserved that [his master] would beat him}. [God will treat his people similarly, because he] expects a lot from those people whom [he] has allowed [to understand a lot]. People who entrust things [to others’ care] expect those people [to care for those things] very well. Similarly, [God] expects a lot from those people whom he has allowed [to understand a lot]. Furthermore, he expects the most from people to whom he has given the most [ability].”
Mas o que a não soube, e fez coisas dignas de açoites, com poucos açoites será castigado. E, a qualquer que muito for dado, muito se lhe pedirá, e ao que muito se lhe confiou muito mais se lhe pedirá.
49 “I came to earth to cause [there to be trials] [MET], [which will purify you as] fire [purifies metal] (OR, to cause judgment/divisions among you). I wish that the time when [you] will be purified {when [God] will purify you} (OR, when divisions will be caused {to cause divisions among people}) had already begun.
Vim lançar fogo na terra; e que quero, se já está aceso?
50 I must soon suffer [IDM] greatly. I am distressed, and I will continue to be distressed until my suffering is finished.
Importa, porém, que seja batizado com um batismo; e como me angustio até que venha a cumprir-se!
51 Do you think that as a result of my coming to earth people will live together peacefully? No! I must tell you, [that is not what will happen! Instead, people] will be divided.
Cuidais vós que vim dar paz à terra? Não, vos digo, mas antes dissensão;
52 Because some people in one house [will believe in me and some will not], they will be divided. [For example], three people in one house [who do not believe in me] will oppose two [who do believe], or two [who do not believe in me] will oppose three [who do believe].
Porque daqui em diante estarão cinco divididos numa casa: três contra dois, e dois contra três:
53 A man will oppose his son, or a son will oppose his father. A woman will oppose her daughter, or a woman will oppose her mother. A woman will oppose her daughter-in-law, or a woman will oppose her mother-in-law.”
O pai estará dividido contra o filho, e o filho contra o pai; a mãe contra a filha, e a filha contra a mãe; a sogra contra sua nora, e a nora contra sua sogra.
54 He [also] said to the crowds, “[In this country], when you see a [dark] cloud forming in the west, you immediately say ‘It is going to rain!’ and that is what happens.
E dizia também à multidão: Quando vêdes a nuvem que vem do ocidente, logo dizeis: Lá vem chuva, e assim sucede.
55 [In this region], when the wind blows from the south, you say, ‘It is going to be a very hot day!’ and that is what happens.
E, quando assopra o sul, dizeis: Haverá calma; e assim sucede.
56 You hypocrites! By observing the clouds and the wind, you are able to discern what is happening regarding [the weather]. It is disgusting that you are not able to discern [what God is doing] at this present time [RHQ]!
Hipócritas, sabeis distinguir a face da terra e do céu, e como não distinguis este tempo?
57 (Each of you ought to determine now what is the right thing for you to do, [while you still have time to do that]!/Why cannot each of you determine what is the right [thing for you to do now while you still have time to do that]?) [RHQ]
E porque não julgais também por vós mesmos o que é justo?
58 [If you do not do that, God will punish you] [MET]. [It will be like what happens when] someone takes one of you to court, saying that you [(sg)] have done something very bad. You should try to settle things with him while you are still on the way to the court. If he forces you to go to the judge, the judge will decide that you are guilty and put you into the hands of the court officer. Then that officer will put you in prison.
Quando pois vais com o teu adversário ao magistrado, procura livrar-te dele no caminho; para que não suceda que te conduza ao juiz, e o juiz te entregue ao meirinho, e o meirinho te encerre na prisão.
59 I tell you that if you go to prison, you will never get out, [because you will never be able to] pay every bit [of what the judge says you owe] [MET]. [Similarly, you ought to settle accounts with God before you die, too].”
Digo-te que não sairás dali enquanto não pagares o derradeiro ceitil.
