Luke 2
1 About that time the Emperor Augustus commanded that ([his officials must] write down the names/[a census be taken]) of all the people who lived in countries [controlled] by the Roman [government] {that the Roman [government controlled]}, [so that the government could collect taxes from them].
Agora, naqueles dias, saiu um decreto de César Augusto para que todo o mundo fosse inscrito.
2 That was the first time that they (wrote down the names/took a census) in Syria [province, which included Judea district]. They did this while Quirinius was the governor of the province.
Esta foi a primeira matrícula feita quando Quirinius era governador da Síria.
3 Every person had to go to the town where his [most famous ancestor] had lived, so that [the officials] could write down their names.
Todos foram se inscrever, todos para sua própria cidade.
4 So, because Joseph was a descendant of [King] David, he went up from Nazareth, the town in Galilee [district where he lived], to the town of Bethlehem in Judea [district]. That was the town where [King] David [grew up].
José também subiu da Galiléia, fora da cidade de Nazaré, para a Judéia, para a cidade de Davi, que se chama Belém, porque ele era da casa e família de Davi,
5 Joseph went with Mary, who [was considered] {whom [people considered]} [to be] his wife, who was now pregnant. They went so that they could put his name and Mary’s name [in the record book].
para se matricular com Maria, que se comprometeu a ser casada com ele como esposa, estando grávida.
6 When they arrived [in Bethlehem], there was no place for them to stay in the house where travelers stay. [So they stayed in a cattle shed]. When the time for Mary to give birth arrived, she gave birth to her first son there. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and placed him in a trough where [people] put food for the animals.
Enquanto eles estavam lá, tinha chegado o dia de dar à luz.
Ela deu à luz a seu filho primogênito. Ela o envolveu em faixas de pano e o colocou em um comedouro, porque não havia espaço para eles na pousada.
8 That night, there were [some] shepherds who were taking care of their sheep [as usual] in the fields near [Bethlehem].
Havia pastores no mesmo país permanecendo no campo, e vigiando à noite seu rebanho.
9 An angel from God appeared to them. A great light (from the Lord/from God) shone on them and around them. [So] they became very afraid.
Behold, um anjo do Senhor estava ao lado deles, e a glória do Senhor brilhava ao seu redor, e eles estavam aterrorizados.
10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! I have come to tell you good news, which will [make you] very happy! This message is for everyone [to hear].
O anjo lhes disse: “Não tenham medo, pois eis que lhes trago boas notícias de grande alegria que serão para todo o povo”.
11 [The message is that] today a baby has been born in [Bethlehem, the town where King] David grew up. That baby will [eventually] save you [from the guilt of your sins]! He is the Messiah, [your] Lord!
Pois hoje nasce para vocês, na cidade de Davi, um Salvador, que é Cristo, o Senhor”.
12 I will tell you how [you will recognize him] (OR, how you will know [that what I say is true]): [In Bethlehem] you will find a baby who has been wrapped {[whose mother] has wrapped him} in strips of cloth and placed in a trough where [people] put food for the animals.”
Este é o sinal para vocês: vocês encontrarão um bebê envolto em tiras de pano, deitado em um cocho”.
13 Suddenly a large group of angels from heaven appeared and joined the other angel. They all praised God, singing/saying,
De repente, havia com o anjo uma multidão do exército celestial louvando a Deus e dizendo,
14 “May [all the angels] in the highest heaven praise God! And on the earth may the people to whom God has shown his favor have peace [with him]!”
“Glória a Deus no mais alto, na terra paz, boa vontade para com os homens”.
15 After the angels left them [and returned] to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem to see this [wonderful] thing that has happened, which (the Lord/God) has told us about!”
Quando os anjos se afastaram deles para o céu, os pastores disseram uns aos outros: “Vamos a Belém, agora, e vejamos o que aconteceu, o que o Senhor nos deu a conhecer”.
16 So they went quickly. They found the [place where] Mary and Joseph [were staying], and [they saw] the baby lying in the trough where [people] put food for the animals.
Eles vieram com pressa e encontraram Maria e José, e o bebê estava deitado na comedouro.
17 Then they told [Mary and Joseph and others] what had been told them {what [the angel] had told them} about this child.
Quando o viram, divulgaram amplamente o ditado que lhes foi falado sobre esta criança.
18 Everyone who heard what was said by the shepherds {what the shepherds said} to them was amazed.
Todos os que o ouviram se perguntaram sobre as coisas que lhes foram ditas pelos pastores.
19 But Mary [did not talk to others about what the angels said]; she just kept thinking very much about it.
Mas Maria guardou todos estes ditos, ponderando-os em seu coração.
20 The shepherds returned [to their sheep]. They kept praising God very much for all the things that they had heard and seen, [because] everything [happened] exactly like [the angels] told them.
Os pastores retornaram, glorificando e louvando a Deus por todas as coisas que eles tinham ouvido e visto, exatamente como lhes foi dito.
21 Seven days later, when [the priests] circumcised the baby, [his parents] named him Jesus. That was the name that [they were told by] the angel {the angel [told them]} [to] give him before Mary became pregnant.
Quando oito dias foram cumpridos para a circuncisão da criança, seu nome foi chamado Jesus, que foi dado pelo anjo antes de ele ser concebido no útero.
22 It had been written by Moses {Moses had written} [long ago] in a law that God gave him, that when a woman gave birth to her first son, the parents had to take him [to the Temple] in Jerusalem in order that they might dedicate him (to the Lord/to God). So when the time came for them to do those rituals so that [God would consider] them pure again, Mary and Joseph took Jesus there.
Quando os dias de sua purificação segundo a lei de Moisés foram cumpridos, eles o levaram a Jerusalém para apresentá-lo ao Senhor
(como está escrito na lei do Senhor: “Todo macho que abrir o ventre será chamado santo ao Senhor”),
24 God had commanded in his laws that if the first child [of a couple] was a boy, his parents should offer as a sacrifice to God two turtledoves or two young pigeons. [So Joseph and Mary gave the priest two birds so he could offer them].
e para oferecer um sacrifício segundo o que está escrito na lei do Senhor: “Um par de rolas, ou dois pombos jovens”.
25 At that time there was an [old] man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. He habitually did what was pleasing to God and he obeyed God’s laws. The Holy Spirit was [directing] him as he was waiting for [God] [MTY] [to] encourage the Israeli [people by sending the Messiah].
Eis que havia um homem em Jerusalém cujo nome era Simeão. Esse homem era justo e devoto, procurando o consolo de Israel, e o Espírito Santo estava sobre ele.
26 It was [previously] revealed by the Holy Spirit {The Holy Spirit [previously] revealed} to him that he would see God’s [promised] Messiah before he died.
Foi-lhe revelado pelo Espírito Santo que ele não deveria ver a morte antes de ter visto o Cristo do Senhor.
27 When Joseph and Mary brought their baby Jesus [to the Temple] in order to perform the rituals that [God had commanded] in his laws, the Spirit led Simeon to enter the Temple [courtyard, and revealed to him that Jesus was the Messiah].
Ele veio no Espírito para dentro do templo. Quando os pais trouxeram a criança, Jesus, para que o fizessem de acordo com o costume da lei,
28 So he took Jesus up in his arms and praised God, saying,
então ele o recebeu em seus braços e abençoou a Deus, e disse,
29 Lord, you promised me that I would see the one [MTY] who would enable you to save people of all people-groups from the guilt of their sins. He will be [MET] like a light that will reveal your truth to non-Jews, and he will cause people to think highly of your people, the Israeli people. Since I [SYN] have now seen this one that you promised to send, now let me die peacefully.
“Agora você está liberando seu servo, Mestre, de acordo com sua palavra, em paz;
pois meus olhos viram sua salvação,
que você preparou diante da face de todos os povos;
uma luz de revelação para as nações, e a glória de seu povo Israel”.
33 His parents marveled about what [Simeon] said about [Jesus]. Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary,
Joseph e sua mãe estavam maravilhados com as coisas que eram ditas a seu respeito.
34 “Note what I say: [God] has determined that because of this child, many Israeli people will [turn away from God], and many others will turn to God [MET]. Although he will be like a sign [MET] [to warn people], [many] people will oppose him.
Simeão os abençoou e disse a Maria, sua mãe: “Eis que esta criança está destinada à queda e à ascensão de muitos em Israel, e a um sinal contra o qual se fala.
35 As a result, the [evil] thoughts of many people will be made evident {he will reveal the [evil] thoughts of many people}. [Furthermore, the cruel things that they will do to him] [MET] [will be like] a sword that will pierce your (soul/inner being).”
Sim, uma espada penetrará em sua própria alma, para que os pensamentos de muitos corações sejam revelados”.
36 There was also [in the Temple courtyard] a very old woman named Anna. She was a prophetess. Her father Phanuel was a member of the tribe of Asher. After she had been married seven years, her husband died.
Havia uma Anna, uma profetisa, a filha de Fanuel, da tribo de Asher (ela era de uma grande idade, tendo vivido com um marido sete anos de sua virgindade,
37 After that, she lived until she was 84 years old, and she was still a widow. She stayed in the Temple [area] all the time, night and day, worshipping God. She often (abstained from food/fasted) as she prayed.
e era viúva há cerca de oitenta e quatro anos), que não saía do templo, adorando com jejuns e petições noite e dia.
38 [While Joseph and Mary and the baby were] still [in the Temple, Anna came to them. She thanked God for the baby]. Then she spoke about Jesus to many people who were expecting [God to send the Messiah] [MTY] to set [the people of] [MTY] Jerusalem free [from their enemies].
Coming naquela mesma hora, ela deu graças ao Senhor, e falou dele a todos aqueles que procuravam a redenção em Jerusalém.
39 After Joseph and Mary had finished performing the rituals that (the Lord/God) required [the parents of a first son] to perform, they returned to their own town, Nazareth, in Galilee [district].
Quando tinham realizado todas as coisas que estavam de acordo com a lei do Senhor, voltaram para a Galiléia, para sua própria cidade, Nazaré.
40 As Jesus grew up, he became strong and very wise, and God was very pleased with him.
A criança estava crescendo, e estava se tornando forte em espírito, estando cheia de sabedoria, e a graça de Deus estava sobre ele.
41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem to [celebrate] the Passover festival.
Seus pais iam todos os anos a Jerusalém na festa da Páscoa.
42 So when Jesus was twelve years old, they went up [to Jerusalem] as they always did.
Quando ele tinha doze anos de idade, eles subiam a Jerusalém de acordo com o costume da festa;
43 When the celebration ended, his parents started to return home, but Jesus stayed in Jerusalem. [His parents] did not realize that [Jesus stayed there].
e quando tinham cumprido os dias, quando voltavam, o menino Jesus ficou para trás em Jerusalém. José e sua mãe não o sabiam,
44 They thought that he was with the other people who were traveling with them. They walked all day. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends.
mas supondo que ele estivesse na companhia, foram um dia de viagem; e o procuraram entre seus parentes e conhecidos.
45 They did not find him, so they returned to Jerusalem to search for him.
Quando não o encontraram, voltaram a Jerusalém, procurando por ele.
46 Two days later, they found him. He was in the Temple [courtyard], sitting with the [Jewish] religious teachers. He was listening to what they said, and he was asking them questions.
Depois de três dias o encontraram no templo, sentados no meio dos professores, tanto ouvindo-os como fazendo-lhes perguntas.
47 Everyone who heard what he [said] was amazed at how much he understood and [how well] he answered [the questions that the teachers asked].
Todos os que o ouviram ficaram maravilhados com sua compreensão e suas respostas.
48 When his parents saw him, they were very surprised. His mother said to him, “My son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been very worried as we [(exc)] have been searching for you!”
Quando o viram, ficaram espantados; e sua mãe lhe disse: “Filho, por que você nos tratou assim? Eis que seu pai e eu estávamos ansiosamente procurando por você”.
49 He said to them, [speaking about the Temple being God his Father’s house], “(I am surprised that you [(dl)] did [not know] where to find me!/Why did you [not know] where to find me?) [RHQ] (You [(dl)] should have known that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house!/Did you not know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?) [RHQ]”
Ele disse a eles: “Por que vocês estavam me procurando? Não sabiam que eu devo estar na casa de meu Pai?”
50 But they did not understand [the meaning of] what he said to them.
Eles não entenderam o ditado que ele lhes dirigiu.
51 Then he returned with them down to Nazareth. He always obeyed them. But his mother kept thinking about all those things.
E ele desceu com eles e veio a Nazaré. Ele estava sujeito a eles, e sua mãe guardava todos esses ditados em seu coração.
52 [As the years passed], Jesus continued to become wiser and he grew taller. God and people continued to approve of him more and more.
E Jesus aumentou em sabedoria e estatura, e em favor de Deus e dos homens.
