Matthew 12
1 During that period of time, on a (Sabbath/Jewish day of rest), Jesus [and we] disciples were walking through some grain fields. And because we were hungry, we began to pick some of the heads of grain and eat them. [The laws of Moses permitted people to do that if they were hungry].
Zu der Zeit ging Jesus durch die Saat am Sabbat; und seine Jünger waren hungrig, fingen an, Ähren auszuraufen, und aßen.
2 Some Pharisees saw us [do what they considered to be work]. So they said to Jesus, [accusing him], “Look! Your disciples are doing [work] that is not permitted [in our] laws [PRS] [for us] to do on our day of rest!”
Da das die Pharisäer sahen, sprachen sie zu ihm: Siehe, deine Jünger tun, was sich nicht ziemt, am Sabbat zu tun.
3 [Jesus wanted to show them that the record in the Scriptures indicated that God permitted people to disobey certain religious laws when they needed food]. [So] he said to them, “[It is written] {[Someone wrote]} [in the Scriptures] [RHQ] what [our revered ancestor King] David did when he and the men with him were hungry. You have read about that, ([but you do not think about what it implies!/so why do you not think about what it implies]?) [RHQ]
Er aber sprach zu ihnen: Habt ihr nicht gelesen, was David tat, da ihn und die mit ihm waren, hungerte,
4 David entered the big tent [where they worshipped] God [and asked for some food. The high priest gave him] the bread that had been {they had} presented [to God]. According to the laws [of Moses], only priests were permitted to eat that bread, but David and the men who were with him ate it. And [God did not consider that what they did was wrong]
wie er in das Gotteshaus ging und aß die Schaubrote, die ihm doch nicht ziemten zu essen, noch denen, die mit ihm waren, sondern allein den Priestern?
5 Also, think about the laws that [Moses wrote] [RHQ]. He said that [even though] the priests, [by working] in the Temple on our Jewish day of rest, are not obeying the Jewish day of rest [laws], they are not guilty. You have surely read that, [but you do not understand what it means].
Oder habt ihr nicht gelesen im Gesetz, wie die Priester am Sabbat im Tempel den Sabbat brechen und sind doch ohne Schuld?
6 Note this: [God allows men to work in] the Temple [on our rest day because that work must be done. But in addition, I] tell you that [I have] more [authority than the authority of] the Temple. So, it is more important for you to obey my teachings than to obey your traditions about our rest day.
Ich sage aber euch, daß hier der ist, der auch größer ist denn der Tempel.
7 [You should think about] these words [of God in the Scriptures]: ‘I want you to [act] mercifully toward people, and not [just] offer sacrifices.’ If you understood what that means, you would not condemn [my disciples], who have done no wrong.
Wenn ihr aber wüßtet, was' das sei: Ich habe Wohlgefallen an der Barmherzigkeit und nicht am Opfer, hättet ihr die Unschuldigen nicht verdammt.
8 [And I want you to know that] I, the one who came from heaven, have [the] authority [to determine what is right for my disciples to do on] the days of rest.”
Des Menschen Sohn ist ein HERR auch über den Sabbat.
9 After Jesus left there [that day], he went into a building where we Jews worship God.
Und er ging von dannen fürbaß und kam in ihre Schule.
10 [He saw] a man with a shriveled hand there. [The Pharisees thought that Jesus would be disobeying the tradition about not working on the day of rest if he healed the man, so one of] them asked him, “Does [God] permit [us] to heal [people] on our day of rest?” [They asked that question] so that they might accuse him [if he healed someone] (on the Sabbath/on the Jewish rest day).
Und siehe, da war ein Mensch, der hatte eine verdorrete Hand. Und sie fragten ihn und sprachen: Ist's auch recht am Sabbat heilen? auf daß sie eine Sache wider ihn hätten.
11 He replied to them, “Would anyone among you who has [only] one sheep that falls into a hole (on the Sabbath/on the Jewish rest day) [just leave it there] [RHQ]? [Certainly not]! You would take hold of it and lift it out right away, [and that would be acceptable work on our day of rest, too]
Aber er sprach zu ihnen: Welcher ist unter euch, so er ein Schaf hat, das ihm am Sabbat in eine Grube fällt, der es nicht ergreife und aufhebe?
12 [Because] sheep are valuable, [their owners may work on our day of rest in order to rescue them. So, because] people are more valuable than sheep, it is certainly right for us to do something good [by healing another person any day, including] our day of rest!”
Wieviel besser ist nun ein Mensch denn ein Schaf! Darum mag man wohl am Sabbat Gutes tun.
13 Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your [withered] hand!” The man stretched it out, and it became normal like the other hand!
Da sprach er zu dem Menschen: Strecke deine Hand aus! Und er streckte sie aus; und sie ward ihm wieder gesund gleichwie die andere.
14 Then the Pharisees left [the meeting house. They were worried that the people would reject their traditions and would accept Jesus’ teaching instead. So] they met together to plan how they could kill him.
Da gingen die Pharisäer hinaus und hielten einen Rat über ihn, wie sie ihn umbrächten.
15 Because Jesus knew [that the Pharisees were plotting to kill him], he [took us disciples and] went away from there. Crowds, [including many sick people], followed him, [wanting him to heal them], and he healed them all.
Aber da Jesus das erfuhr, wich er von dannen. Und ihm folgte viel Volks nach, und er heilete sie alle.
16 But he told them firmly that they should not tell [other people yet] who he was.
und bedräuete sie, daß sie ihn nicht meldeten,
17 [By acting humbly like that] he fulfilled what was written by Isaiah the prophet {what Isaiah the prophet wrote} [long ago about the Messiah]. [Isaiah wrote] that God said:
auf daß erfüllet würde, was gesagt ist durch den Propheten Jesaja, der da spricht:
18 Take note of my servant whom I have chosen, the one whom I love and with whom I am pleased. I will put my Spirit in him, and he will proclaim that [God] will judge the non-Jews justly.
Siehe, das ist mein Knecht, den ich erwählet habe, und mein Liebster, an dem meine Seele Wohlgefallen hat; ich will meinen Geist auf ihn legen, und er soll den Heiden das Gericht verkündigen.
19 He will not quarrel [with people], neither will he shout. He will not [teach with] a loud voice in the [main] streets.
Er wird nicht zanken noch schreien, und man wird sein Geschrei nicht hören auf den Gassen.
20 Until he has justly judged [the people who trust in him and] has declared them not guilty, he will not destroy [anyone who is weak like] a smashed stalk [MET], nor will he silence [anyone who is as helpless as] a smoldering [linen] wick [MET, DOU].
Das zerstoßene Rohr wird er nicht zerbrechen und den glimmenden Docht wird er nicht auslöschen, bis daß er ausführe das Gericht zum Sieg.
21 As a result, the non-Jews will confidently expect [that he will do great things for them].
Und die Heiden werden auf seinen Namen hoffen.
22 One day when Jesus was at home, [some men] brought to [Jesus] a man [who, because of being] controlled by a demon {a demon controlled him}, was blind and unable to speak. [Jesus] healed him [by expelling the demon]. As a result, the man [began to] talk and [was able to] see.
Da ward ein Besessener zu ihm gebracht, der war blind und stumm; und er heilete ihn also, daß der Blinde und Stumme beides, redete und sah.
23 All the crowd [who saw it] marveled. They began asking [each other], “Could this man be the [Messiah, the] descendant of [King] David, [whom we have been expecting]?”
Und alles Volk entsetzte sich und sprach: Ist dieser nicht Davids Sohn?
24 Because the Pharisees [and the men who taught the Jewish laws] heard [that the people thought that Jesus might be the Messiah because he had expelled the demon], they said, “[It is not God, but] Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons, who enables [this man] to expel demons [from people!]”
Aber die Pharisäer, da sie es höreten, sprachen sie: Er treibet die Teufel nicht anders aus als durch Beelzebub, der Teufel Obersten.
25 But Jesus knew what [the Pharisees] were thinking [and saying]. So, [in order to show them that what they said did not make sense], he said to them, “If [the people in] [MTY] one nation fight against each other, [they] will destroy their nation {their nation will be destroyed}. If [people who live in] the same city or house fight each other, they will certainly not remain [as one group or family].
Jesus vernahm aber ihre Gedanken und sprach zu ihnen: Ein jeglich Reich, so es mit sich selbst uneins wird, das wird wüste, und eine jegliche Stadt oder Haus, so es mit sich selbst uneins wird, mag's nicht bestehen.
26 [Similarly], if Satan were expelling his own [demons] [MTY], [it would be as though] he was fighting against himself. (His kingdom would not continue!/How could his kingdom continue?) [RHQ] His rule over them would [certainly] not last!
So denn ein Satan den andern austreibt, so muß er mit sich selbst uneins sein; wie mag denn sein Reich bestehen?
27 Furthermore, if [it is true that] Satan enables me to expel demons, is it also true that your disciples [who] expel demons [do so] by [Satan’s] power [RHQ]? [No] So they will show you that you [are not thinking logically].
So ich aber die Teufel durch Beelzebub austreibe, durch wen treiben sie eure Kinder aus? Darum werden sie eure Richter sein.
28 But because it is God’s Spirit who [enables] me to expel demons, [that proves that the power of] God to rule [people’s lives] has come to you.
So ich aber die Teufel durch den Geist Gottes austreibe, so ist je das Reich Gottes zu euch kommen.
29 [I will illustrate why I am able to expel demons]. (A person cannot go into the house of a strong man) [RHQ] [But if he ties up the strong man], then he will be able to steal [the things in that man’s] house.
Oder wie kann jemand in eines Starken Haus gehen und ihm seinen Hausrat rauben, es sei denn, daß er zuvor den Starken binde und alsdann ihm sein Haus beraube?
30 [No one can be neutral]. Those who do not acknowledge [that the Holy Spirit enables] me [to expel demons] are opposing me, and those who do not gather [people to become] my [disciples] are causing [those people] to [DOU] go away [from me].
Wer nicht mit mir ist, der ist wider mich, und wer nicht mit mir sammelt, der zerstreuet.
31 You [are saying that it is not the Holy Spirit who is enabling me to expel demons]. So I will say this to you: [If] those who offend and slander other people in any way are [then sorry and ask God to forgive them, God] will forgive them. But people who discredit what the Holy Spirit does will not be forgiven {[God] will not forgive [people] who discredit what the Holy Spirit does}.
Darum sage ich euch: Alle Sünde und Lästerung wird den Menschen vergeben, aber die Lästerung wider den Geist wird den Menschen nicht vergeben.
32 [God is willing to] forgive people who criticize [me], the One who came from heaven. But I [warn you that] those who say evil things about what the Holy Spirit [does] will not be forgiven {[God] will not forgive people who speak evil words about what the Holy Spirit [does]}. They will not be forgiven {[He] will not forgive them} now, and they will never be forgiven {[he] will never forgive them}.” (aiōn g165)
Und wer etwas redet wider des Menschen Sohn, dem wird es vergeben; aber wer etwas redet wider den Heiligen Geist, dem wird's nicht vergeben, weder in dieser noch in jener Welt. (aiōn g165)
33 “Think about this: You can know whether [a person is good and what that person says is good, in the same way that you] can know whether a tree [MET] and the fruit it produces [MET] are good. [You can also know whether a person and what that person says is evil in the same way that you can know] whether a tree [MET] and its fruit [MET] are blighted. You can know whether a tree is good by [seeing] its fruit, and similarly [people can know the evil character of you Pharisees by listening to your accusations against me].
Setzet entweder einen guten Baum, so wird die Frucht gut; oder setzet einen faulen Baum, so wird die Frucht faul; denn an der Frucht erkennet man den Baum.
34 [What] you [teach harms people spiritually like poisonous] snakes [harm them physically] [MET]! You are not able to speak good things because you are evil [RHQ]. Evil people [SYN] [like you] speak what comes from all that is in their (inner beings/hearts).
Ihr Otterngezüchte, wie könnet ihr Gutes reden, dieweil ihr böse seid? Wes das Herz voll ist, des gehet der Mund über.
35 Good people [speak good things. That is like] taking good things out of buildings where they are stored. But evil people [speak evil things. That is like] taking evil things out of buildings where they are stored.
Ein guter Mensch bringet Gutes hervor aus seinem guten Schatz des Herzens, und ein böser Mensch bringet Böses hervor aus seinem bösen Schatz.
36 I tell you that on the day when God judges [MTY], he will make people recall every useless word they have spoken, [and he will judge them accordingly].
Ich sage euch aber, daß die Menschen müssen Rechenschaft geben am Jüngsten Gericht von einem jeglichen unnützen Wort, das sie geredet haben.
37 Based on the words that you have spoken, [God] will [either] declare that you are righteous based on the words that you have spoken, or [else] he will condemn you.”
Aus deinen Worten wirst du gerechtfertiget werden und aus deinen Worten wirst du verdammt werden.
38 Then some of the Pharisees and men who taught the [Jewish] laws responded [to what Jesus was teaching] by saying to him, “Teacher, we want to see you [perform] a miracle [that would prove to us that God sent you].”
Da antworteten etliche unter den Schriftgelehrten und Pharisäern und sprachen: Meister, wir wollten gerne ein Zeichen von dir sehen.
39 Then Jesus said to them, “[You] people [have already seen me perform miracles], but you are evil, and you do not faithfully worship God [MET]! You want [me to perform] a miracle [that would prove to you that God sent me], but [God will enable] you to see only one miracle. It will be [like] what happened to Jonah the prophet [MET].
Und er antwortete und sprach zu ihnen: Die böse und ehebrecherische Art sucht ein Zeichen, und es wird ihr kein Zeichen gegeben werden denn das Zeichen des Propheten Jona.
40 Jonah was in the stomach of a huge fish for three days and nights [before God caused him to live again]. Similarly, for three days and nights I, the one who came from heaven, will be in a place [where dead people are, and then God will cause me to live again].
Denn gleichwie Jona war drei Tage und drei Nächte in des Walfisches Bauch, also wird des Menschen Sohn drei Tage und drei Nächte mitten in der Erde sein.
41 When [God] judges [all people], the people who lived in Nineveh will stand [in front of him] with [you] people who [have seen me perform miracles]. The [people of Nineveh turned from their sinful ways as a result of hearing what] Jonah preached. [Jonah was important, but I], who am more important than Jonah, [have come and preached to you, but you have not turned from your sinful ways. So] when [God] judges [all people, he] will condemn you.
Die Leute von Ninive werden auftreten am Jüngsten Gerichte mit diesem Geschlechte und werden es verdammen; denn sie taten Buße nach der Predigt des Jona. Und siehe, hier ist mehr denn Jona.
42 The queen from [Sheba, South of Israel, who lived long ago, came from a distant region in order to listen to King Solomon teach] many wise things. But now [I], [a man] who [is much] greater [and wiser] than Solomon, am here, [but you have not listened to what I have told you]. So at the time when [God] judges [all people], the queen from [Sheba will stand in front of him, along] with you people, and will condemn you.”
Die Königin von Mittag wird auftreten am Jüngsten Gerichte mit diesem Geschlecht und wird es verdammen; denn sie kam vom Ende der Erde, Salomos Weisheit zu hören. Und siehe, hier ist mehr denn Salomo.
43 “[Sometimes] when an evil spirit leaves a person, it wanders around in desolate areas, seeking [someone in whom it can] rest. If it does not find anyone,
Wenn der unsaubere Geist von dem Menschen ausgefahren ist, so durchwandelt er dürre Stätten, suchet Ruhe und findet sie nicht.
44 it says [to itself], ‘I will return to the person [MET] in whom I used to live.’ So it goes back [and finds that the Spirit of God is not in control of that] person’s [life. The person’s life is like] a house that has been swept clean and everything put in order [MET], [but it is] empty.
Da spricht er denn: Ich will wieder umkehren in mein Haus, daraus ich gegangen bin. Und wenn er kommt, so findet er's müßig, gekehret und geschmückt.
45 Then [this evil spirit] goes and gets seven other spirits that are [even] more evil, and they [all] enter [that person] and [begin] living there. [So, although] that person’s condition [was bad] before, it becomes much worse. That is what [you] wicked people who [have heard me teach] will experience.”
So gehet er hin und nimmt zu sich sieben andere Geister, die ärger sind denn er selbst; und wenn sie hineinkommen, wohnen sie allda, und wird mit demselben Menschen hernach ärger, denn es vorhin war. Also wird's auch diesem argen Geschlecht gehen.
46 While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his [younger] brothers [arrived]. They stood outside [the house], wanting to speak with him.
Da er noch also zu dem Volk redete, siehe, da stunden seine Mutter und seine Brüder draußen, die wollten mit ihm reden.
47 Someone said to him, “Your mother and your [younger] brothers are standing outside [the house], wanting to talk to you.”
Da sprach einer zu ihm: Siehe, deine Mutter und deine Brüder stehen draußen und wollen mit dir reden.
48 Then Jesus said to the person who told him [that], “([I will tell you something about] my mother and brothers [MET].[/Do you know] who I [consider to be like] my mother and my brothers?)” [MET, RHQ]
Er antwortete aber und sprach zu dem, der es ihm ansagte: Wer ist meine Mutter, und wer sind meine Brüder?
49 He then pointed toward [us] disciples and said, “These are ones [whom I love as much as I love] my mother and my brothers [MET].
Und reckte die Hand aus über seine Jünger und sprach: Siehe da, das ist meine Mutter und meine Brüder.
50 Those who do what [God] my Father [who is] in heaven wants, are [as dear to me] [MET] [as] my brother, my sister, or my mother.”
Denn wer den Willen tut meines Vaters im Himmel, derselbige ist mein Bruder, Schwester und Mutter.
