Matthew 17
1 A week after Jesus [said that], he took Peter, James, and John, the [younger] brother of James, and led them up a high mountain where they were away from other people.
Gakapiteje mobha shita, a Yeshu gubhaatolilenje a Petili na a Yakobho na a Yowana apwabho, gubhajombokenje ku shitumbi shashileu.
2 [While they were there, the three disciples] saw that Jesus’ appearance was changed. His face shone like the sun, and his clothing [shone and] became as brilliant as light.
Kweneko, a Yeshu gubhapindikwishe lubhombo pa meyo gabhonji, kumeyo kwabho kwashinkung'anyima malinga lyubha na nngubho yabho puyaliji yanawe malinga shilangaya.
3 Suddenly Moses and Elijah, [who were important prophets many years ago], appeared and started talking with him.
A Musha na a Eliya gubhaakoposhelenje, gubhalinginji nkubheleketa na a Yeshu.
4 Peter [saw them and] said to Jesus, “Lord, it is wonderful for us to be here! If you want [me to], I will make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
Penepo a Petili gubhaalugulile a Yeshu, “Mmakulungwa, shankonja uwe kubha apano! Mpingaga shinjenje mabhanda gatatu, limo lyenu na lina lya a Musha na lina lya a Eliya.”
5 While Peter was speaking, a bright cloud [appeared and] covered them. [They heard God] speaking [about Jesus from] inside the cloud. He said [to them], “This is my Son. I love him. He pleases me very much. [So] you must listen to him!”
Pubhaliji nkubheleketa nneyo, liunde lya nawe likwaaunishilangaga, lilobhe gulipilkanishe koposhela nniundemo, “Jweneju ni mwanangu jungumpinga, anonyela, mumpilikanilanje.”
6 When the three disciples heard [God speaking], they were terrified. [As a result], they fell prostrate on the ground.
Bhaajiganywa bhakapilikananjeje nneyo gubhagwilenje namanguku, gubhajogopenje kaje.
7 But Jesus went to them and touched them [and] said [to them], “Stand up! Do not be afraid any more!”
A Yeshu gubhaajendelenje, nikwaakwayanga, gubhashite, “Nnjimangane, nnajogopanje!”
8 And when they looked up [MTY], they saw that Jesus was the only one [who was still there].
Bhakalolanjeje kunani bhangammonanga mundu juna, ikabhe a Yeshu jikape.
9 When they were walking down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone what you saw [on the mountain top] until [God has caused me], the one who has come from heaven, to become alive again after I die.”
Bhai, pubhalinginji bhalielelanga kopoka kushitumbi, a Yeshu gubhaalimbiyenje bhalinkuti, “Nnannugulilanje mundu indu imwiibhweninji, mpaka Mwana juka Mundu pashayuywe.”
10 [Those three disciples had just seen Elijah and he did not do anything to prepare people for the coming of the Messiah], so they asked Jesus, “If [what you say is true], why do the men who teach the [Jewish] laws say that it is necessary for Elijah to come [back to earth] before [the Messiah comes]?”
Kungai bhaajiganywa bhabho gubhaabhushiyenje, “Pakuti bhaajiganya bha Shalia bhakutinji inapinjikwa bhatandubhe kuika a Eliya?”
11 Jesus answered [them], “It is true that [God promised that] Elijah would come to prepare many [HYP] [people for the Messiah’s coming].
A Yeshu gubhaajangwilenje, “Kweli, a Eliya shibhaishe kualaya indu yowe.
12 But note this: Elijah’s [representative] has already come, [and our leaders have seen him], but they did not recognize him [as the one who would come before the Messiah]. Instead, they treated him [badly], just like they desired. And those same rulers will soon treat [me], the one who came from heaven, in the same manner.”
Ikabheje ngunakummalanjilanga, a Eliya bhaaishe bhanganyabho bhangaamanyanga, ikabhe bhashinkwaatendelanga mwaapinjilenje. Nneyo peyo mwana juka Mundu apinga potekwa mmakono gabhonji.”
13 Then the three disciples understood that [when he was talking about Elijah], he was referring to John the Baptizer.
Penepo bhaajiganywa bhala gubhamumanyinji kuti bhatendaga kwaabhalanjilanga ga a Yowana Bhabhatisha.
14 When [Jesus and the three disciples] returned to the [rest of us disciples] and to the crowd [that had gathered], a man approached Jesus and knelt before him.
Bhakaikangananjeje ku bhandu bhagumbelenje bhala, bhandu bhamo gubhaajendele a Yeshu, nikwaatindibhalila,
15 He said [to him], “Sir/Lord, have mercy on my son and [heal him]! He has epilepsy and suffers very much. [Because of this illness], he has fallen in the fire and in the water many times.
gubhashite, “Mmakulungwa, mummonele shiya mwanangu ashikola shialala, numbe analaga kaje, papagwinji anagwila pa moto eu mmashi.
16 I brought him to your disciples [in order that they might heal him], but they were not able to heal him.”
Nashinkumpeleka kubhaajiganywa bhenu ikabheje bhangakombolanga kunshoya.”
17 Jesus responded [by saying to everyone who had gathered there], “[You who have seen how I help people] do not believe [that you can do anything! Your minds] are distorted! How long do I have to be with you [before you] are [able to do what I do] [RHQ]? How long [do] I have to endure your [not believing] [RHQ]? Bring the boy here to me!”
A Yeshu gubhajangwile, “Alu lubheleko lwangali ngulupai na lwa puganika! Shindame na mmanganya mpaka shakani? Shinikakatimile na mmanganya mpaka shakani? Munnjiyenajonji akuno mwanajo,”
18 When [they brought the boy to Jesus], Jesus rebuked the demon [that was causing the epilepsy]. [As a result], the demon came out of the boy, and right then the boy was healed.
Bhai, a Yeshu gubhankalipile liokajo, nigwanshoshile mwana jula, gwalamile malanga gala.
19 [Later, some of us] disciples approached Jesus. We asked him privately, “Why were we [(exc)] not able to expel the demon?”
Kungai bhaajiganywa gubhaajendelenje a Yeshu shintemela, gubhaabhushiyenje, “Pakuti uwe twangakombola kunshoya lioka jula?”
20 He answered us, “It is because you did not believe very much [in God’s power]. Think about this: Mustard seeds [are very small, but in this area they grow and produce large] [MET] [plants]. [Similarly], if your faith grows until you truly believe [that God will do what you ask him to], you will be able to do anything [LIT]! You [could even] say to this hill, ‘Move from here to there!’ and it would go [where you told it to go].”
A Yeshu gubhaajangwilenje, “Kwa ligongo lya ungakulupalila gwenunji. Kweli ngunakummalanjilanga, ibhaga shinkolanje ngulupai, nkali jajishoko malinga mbeju ja aladali, shinkombolanje kushilugulila nkali ashi shitumbishi, ‘Shokapa ujende akula,’ shishijende. Shakwa shoshowe shikaakomboleka kungwenunji.”
Ikabheje lioka jwa nnei akashoka ila kwa tabha na juga.
22 When [we disciples] had gathered together in Galilee [district], Jesus said to us, “[I], the one who came from heaven, will soon be handed over {[Someone] will soon hand me, the one who came from heaven, over} to the authorities [SYN].
Pubhalinginji pamo ku Galilaya, a Yeshu gubhaalugulilenje, “Mwana juka Mundu apinga kamuywa ku bhandunji.
23 They will kill me. But [God] will cause me to become alive again on the third day [after I am killed].” [When we heard that], we became very sad.
Bhapinga kummulaganga, ikabheje lyubha lya tatu shayuywe.” Bhaajiganywa gubhainjikenje kaje.
24 When we came to Capernaum [city], the men who collect taxes [for the Temple approached Peter and said to him], “Your teacher pays the [Temple tax], does he not?”
A Yeshu na bhaajiganywa bhabho bhakaikanganeje ku Kapalanaumu, bhakamula koli ja liekalu bhala gubhaajendelenje a Petili, gubhaabhushiyenje, “Bhuli, bhaajiganya bhenunji bhalilipa koli ja Liekalu?”
25 He answered [them], “Yes, [he does pay it].” When we came into the house [where Jesus was saying], [before Peter began to talk about paying taxes], Jesus said [to him], “Simon, from whom do you think rulers collect revenue or taxes? [Do they collect taxes] from the citizens of their own [country], or from citizens of countries [they have conquered]?”
A Petili gubhajangwile, “Elo, bhalilipa.” Bhai a Petili bhakajinjileje nnyumba, bhakanabhe bheleketa lilobhe, a Yeshu gubhaabhushiye, “A Shimoni, mmwe nkubhona bhuli? Ashimpalume bha shilambolyo bhanalonganga koli kwa ashigani? Kwa ashaayene shilambo eu ku bhajeninji?”
26 Peter answered [him], “From [citizens of] other [countries].” Then Jesus said to him, “So citizens of their own [country] do not need to [pay taxes].
A Petili gubhajangwile, “Kopoka ku bhajeninji.” A Yeshu gubhaalugulile, “Bhai monaga nneyo, bhashilambo bhakaalipanga koli.
27 But [even though the Temple is mine, pay the tax for us so that the Temple tax collectors will not become angry with us. In order to get the money to pay it], go to the lake. Cast your [fish line and] hook, and take the first fish that you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a silver coin [that is worth enough to pay the tax] for you and me. Take that coin and give [it] to the Temple tax collectors.”
Ikabheje tunaatumbayanje, nnjende kulitanda nkatambishe ndowana, shamaki shatandubhe tanjilajo muntole, munng'unukule kang'wa, nkatimo shimwiimane mmbiya ya koli. Ntole nkaapanganje pangunne na mmayene.”
