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].
Nesse meio tempo, milhares de pessoas se ajuntaram, de tal modo que elas pisavam umas nas outras. Jesus falou primeiro aos seus discípulos: “Tenham cuidado com o fermento dos fariseus, ou seja, com a falsidade deles.
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}.
Pois tudo que está escondido será revelado. Tudo que estiver em segredo será conhecido.
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.”
Tudo o que vocês disseram na escuridão será ouvido na luz do dia. E tudo o que vocês disseram em segredo será anunciado aos quatro cantos da terra.
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].
Eu lhes digo, meus amigos, não tenham medo daqueles que matam o corpo, pois uma vez que tenham feito isso, não há mais nada que eles possam 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)
Deixem-me dizer de quem vocês devem ter medo: vocês devem temer aquele que, depois de ter matado, ainda tem o poder de lançá-los na Geena. É dele que vocês devem ter medo. (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 é verdade que cinco passarinhos são vendidos por alguns centavos? Mas, Deus não se esquece de nenhum deles.
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].
Até os cabelos da cabeça de vocês foram contados. Não tenham medo! Vocês valem mais 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.
Eu lhes digo que isto é verdade: aqueles que disserem publicamente que pertencem a mim, o Filho do Homem também irá dizer, diante dos anjos de Deus, que essas pessoas pertencem a ele.
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, aqueles que me negarem também serão negados por mim 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].
Qualquer um que falar contra o Filho do Homem será perdoado, mas quem disser blasfêmias contra o Espírito Santo não 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,
Quando vocês forem levados para serem julgados nas sinagogas, e diante de governantes e de autoridades, não se preocupem como irão se defender ou com o que irão dizer.
12 because the Holy Spirit will tell you at that very time what you should say.”
O Espírito Santo lhes ensinará, naquela mesma hora, o que devem dizer.”
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!”
Alguém que estava na multidão disse a Jesus: “Mestre, por favor, diga ao meu irmão para dividir a herança comigo.”
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]”
Jesus respondeu: “Homem, quem me indicou como seu juiz para decidir como a sua herança deve ser dividida?” Ele disse às pessoas:
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.”
“Prestem atenção! Tenham cuidado com todos os pensamentos e com todas as ações mesquinhas, pois a vida de uma pessoa não se resume a todas as coisas que ela possui.”
16 Then Jesus told the people this illustration: “There was a certain rich man whose crops grew very well.
Então, ele contou para a multidão uma história como exemplo. “Certa vez, havia um homem rico que possuía terras muito produtivas.
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!’
O homem pensou: ‘O que eu devo fazer? Eu não tenho onde guardar a minha colheita.’
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].
Ele, então, decidiu: ‘Eu sei o que farei: vou derrubar os meus depósitos e construirei outros depósitos de cereais maiores ainda. Assim, eu terei espaço para guardar toda a minha colheita e também tudo o que possuo.
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]!”’
Depois, direi a mim mesmo: Você já tem riquezas o bastante para viver por muitos anos. Então, relaxe, coma, beba e aproveite!’
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]’”
Mas, Deus lhe disse: ‘Você é um homem tolo! Nesta mesma noite, você morrerá e, aí, quem ficará com tudo que você guardou?’
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.”
É isso o que acontece com as pessoas que acumulam riquezas para si, mas não são ricas no que diz respeito a 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.
Jesus disse aos seus discípulos: “É por isso que eu lhes digo: não se preocupem com a vida, com o que comer ou com o que vestir.
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]
A vida é bem mais do que apenas a comida, e o corpo é bem mais do que apenas vestir roupas.
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]!
Vejam os corvos. Eles não semeiam nem colhem, não têm despensas ou depósitos, mas Deus os alimenta. E vocês são mais valiosos do que os pássaros.
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]
Vocês podem acrescentar uma hora a mais em sua vida, por mais que se preocupem com isso?
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]
Se vocês não podem fazer nada em relação a uma coisa pequena como essa, então, por que se preocupar com o resto?
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].
Pensem nos lírios e em como eles crescem. Eles não trabalham e nem tecem os fios para fazerem roupas. Mas, eu lhes digo que nem mesmo Salomão, em toda a sua glória, se vestiu de forma tão bela quanto qualquer 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?
Assim, se Deus veste a erva, que hoje está no campo, mas que amanhã é lançada no forno, muito mais irá vesti-los, vocês que têm fé tão pequena.
29 Do not always be concerned about having enough to eat and drink, and do not be worrying about those things.
Não se preocupem com o que irão comer ou beber. Não se preocupem com isso.
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].
Todas essas são coisas com que as pessoas no mundo se preocupam, mas o seu Pai sabe que vocês precisam delas.
31 Instead, be concerned about letting [God] completely direct [your life]. Then [he] will also give you enough of the things [you need].
Busquem primeiro o Reino de Deus, e vocês receberão as demais coisas.
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 tenha medo, pequeno rebanho, pois o seu Pai tem prazer em lhe dar 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.
Vendam o que vocês têm e deem o dinheiro aos pobres. Consigam para si mesmos bolsas que não se estragam: um tesouro no céu, que nunca irá acabar, onde nenhum ladrão poderá roubá-lo e nem as traças poderão destruí-lo.
34 Remember that [the things] that you [think are the most] valuable are [the things] that you will be constantly concerned about.”
Pois o que vocês mais valorizam é o que realmente mostra quem vocês são.
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 vestidos e prontos e deixem seus lampiões acesos.
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.
Sejam como os empregados que esperam pela volta do seu patrão depois da festa de casamento. Eles já estão preparados para abrir a porta assim que ele chegar e bater.
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.
Felizes os empregados que o patrão encontra preparados quando ele chega. Eu lhes digo que isto é verdade: ele se vestirá, fará com que eles se sentem para comer e ele mesmo servirá seus empregados.
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.
Mesmo se ele chegar à meia-noite, ou mais tarde, felizes dos empregados se ele os encontrar alerta e prontos!
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]}.
Mas, lembrem-se disto: se o dono da casa soubesse quando um ladrão chegaria, ele ficaria vigiando e não deixaria que a sua casa fosse invadida.
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].”
Vocês também devem estar preparados, pois o Filho do Homem virá quando não estiverem esperando por ele.”
41 Peter said, “Lord, are you [(sg)] speaking this illustration [only] for us or for everyone [else also]?”
“Você está contando essa história apenas para nós, ou é para todos?”, Pedro perguntou.
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].
O Senhor respondeu: “Então, quem é o administrador confiável e sábio, que o patrão coloca como responsável na casa, para distribuir a comida para os outros empregados na hora certa?
43 If the servant is doing that work when his master returns, [his master] will be very pleased with him.
Feliz desse empregado quando o seu patrão voltar e descobrir que ele cumpriu tudo como deveria ser.
44 I tell you this: His master will appoint him to supervise all of his affairs [permanently].
Eu lhes digo que isto é verdade: o patrão deixará esse empregado como o responsável por tudo.
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, e se o empregado pensar: ‘Meu patrão está demorando para voltar.’ E então, ele começar a bater nos outros empregados, tantos nos homens quanto nas mulheres, e passar a comer e beber até ficar bêbado?
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.
Um dia, o patrão desse empregado chegará de repente e ele não saberá. O patrão o punirá duramente e o condenará a ir para o lugar onde estão os desobedientes.
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}.
O empregado que sabia qual era a vontade do seu patrão e, ainda assim, não se aprontou, ou não seguiu as instruções dele, será castigado com dureza.
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 empregado que não sabia e fez coisas que mereciam punição será punido apenas levemente. Para quem muito foi dado, muito será exigido. E para quem foi confiado mais, mais será pedido.
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.
Eu vim para pôr fogo na terra e como seria bom se já estivesse queimando!
50 I must soon suffer [IDM] greatly. I am distressed, and I will continue to be distressed until my suffering is finished.
Mas, eu preciso primeiro passar por um batismo, e como estou agoniado esperando por isso!
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.
Vocês acham que eu vim trazer paz à terra? Não, eu lhes digo que trago a divisão.
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].
A partir de agora, se houver cinco pessoas em uma família, elas ficarão divididas: três contra duas e duas 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.”
Pais ficarão contra os filhos e os filhos contra os pais. As mães contra as filhas e as filhas contra as mães. As sogras contra as noras e as noras contra as sogras.”
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.
Então, Jesus falou para a multidão: “Quando vocês veem uma nuvem subindo no oeste, imediatamente dizem: ‘Vai chover.’ E isso realmente acontece.
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 sopra o vento sul, vocês dizem: ‘Irá fazer calor.’ E isso acontece.
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! Como é que vocês sabem interpretar com tanta certeza se vai fazer calor ou chover, mas não sabem como interpretar a época atual?
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]
Por que vocês não pensam por si mesmos e julgam o que é o certo a ser feito?
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 vocês estiverem indo para o tribunal com quem os acusou, tentem fazer um acordo com essa pessoa antes do julgamento. Caso contrário, vocês podem ser levados a um juiz, o juiz pode entregá-los ao guarda e o guarda pode jogá-los 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].”
Eu lhes digo que vocês não irão sair da prisão enquanto não pagarem até o último centavo da dívida.”
