Matthew 19
1 After Jesus had said that, he [took us] and left Galilee [district] and went to the part of Judea [district that is located] on the [east] side of the Jordan [River].
När Jesus hade slutat detta tal, drog han bort ifrån Galileen och begav sig, genom landet på andra sidan Jordan, till Judeens område.
2 Large crowds followed him there, and he healed [the sick among] them.
Och mycket folk följde honom, och han botade där de sjuka.
3 [Some] Pharisees approached Jesus and said to him, “Does [our Jewish] law permit [a man] to divorce his wife for any reason whatever?” [They asked that] in order to be able to criticize Jesus, [whether he answered “Yes” or “No].”
Då ville några fariséer snärja honom och trädde fram till honom och sade: »Är det lovligt att skilja sig från sin hustru av vilken orsak som helst?»
4 Jesus said [to them], “[Because] you have read [RHQ] [the Scriptures], [you should know] that at the time [God first] created [people], ‘he made [one] man, and he made [one] woman [to be that man’s wife].’
Men han svarade och sade: »Haven I icke läst att Skaparen redan i begynnelsen 'gjorde dem till man och kvinna'
5 That explains why [God said], ‘[When] a man [and woman marry], they should no longer live with their fathers and mothers. [Instead], the two of them shall live together, and they shall become [so closely united that they are like] one person [MET].’
och sade: 'Fördenskull skall en man övergiva sin fader och sin moder och hålla sig till sin hustru, och de tu skola varda ett kött'?
6 Consequently, [although they functioned as] two [separate people before], they now [become as if they were] one person [MET]. Since that is true, a man must not separate [from his wife] whom God has joined to him, [because it is God’s plan for them to remain together].”
Så äro de icke mer två, utan ett kött. Vad nu Gud har sammanfogat, det må människan icke åtskilja.»
7 The Pharisees then said to him, “If that is true, why did Moses command that [a man who wanted to divorce] his wife should give her a paper [stating his reason for] divorcing her, and then send her away?”
Då sade de till honom: »Huru kunde då Moses bjuda att man skulle giva hustrun skiljebrev och så skilja sig från henne?»
8 He said to them, “It was because [your ancestors] stubbornly [wanted their own way] that Moses allowed them to divorce their wives, [and you are no different from them]. But when God first [MTY] created a man and a woman, [he did not intend for them to separate].
Han svarade dem: »För edra hjärtans hårdhets skull tillstadde Moses eder att skiljas från edra hustrur, men från begynnelsen har det icke varit så.
9 I am telling you emphatically that [because God considers that a marriage lasts until either the husband or the wife dies, he considers that] any man who divorces his wife and marries another woman is committing adultery, unless [his first wife] has committed adultery.”
Och jag säger eder: Den som för någon annan orsaks skull än för otukt skiljer sig från sin hustru och tager sig en annan hustru, han begår äktenskapsbrott.»
10 We disciples said to him, “If that is true, it is better for men never to marry!”
Då sade lärjungarna till honom: »Är det så med mannens ställning till hustrun, då är det icke rådligt att gifta sig.»
11 Then he said to us, “Not every man is able to accept this teaching. Only the men whom [God] enables [to accept it are able to do so].
Men han svarade dem: »Icke alla kunna taga emot det ordet, utan allenast de åt vilka sådant är givet.
12 There are men who [do not marry because they are not able to have sexual relations because they] have been sexually defective ever since they were born. There are other men [who do not marry because they are unable to have sexual relations] because they have been castrated {other men have made them that way}. There are other [men who decide not to marry] [MET] in order that they can serve God better [and spend more time telling people about how] God [MTY/EUP] wants to rule people’s lives. You who are able to understand [what I have said about marriage] should accept it [and obey it].”
Ty visserligen finnas somliga som genom födelsen, allt ifrån moderlivet, äro oskickliga till äktenskap, andra åter som av människor hava gjorts oskickliga därtill, men somliga finnas ock, som för himmelrikets skull självmant hava gjort sig oskickliga därtill. Den som kan taga emot detta, han tage emot det.»
13 Then [some] children were brought {[some people] brought their children} to Jesus in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray [for them]. But we disciples scolded the people [for bringing their children to Jesus because we thought that Jesus did not want to take the time to be with children].
Därefter buros barn fram till honom, för att han skulle lägga händerna på dem och bedja; men lärjungarna visade bort dem.
14 But [when Jesus saw us scolding them], he said to us, “Let the children come to me! Do not stop them! It is people who are [humble and trusting] like they are, who can experience God’s rule [in their lives].”
Då sade Jesus: »Låten barnen vara, och förmenen dem icke att komma till mig; ty himmelriket hör sådana till.»
15 Jesus then laid his hands on the children [and asked God to bless them]. Then he left there.
Och han lade händerna på dem och gick sedan därifrån.
16 [As Jesus was walking along, a young] man approached him and said [to him], “Teacher, what good [deeds] must I do in order to live [with God] eternally?” (aiōnios g166)
Då trädde en man fram till honom och sade: »Mästare, vad gott skall jag göra för att få evigt liv?» (aiōnios g166)
17 Jesus said to him, “(Consider [what you are implying about who I am when] you ask me about what is good./Do you realize [what you are implying about who I am when] you ask me about that which is good?) [RHQ] Only one being is good and [really knows what is good. That being is God. But in order to answer your question] about [desiring to] live [with God eternally], I [will say to you], ‘Keep the commandments [that God gave Moses’].”
Han sade till honom: »Varför frågar du mig om vad som är gott? En finnes som är god. Men vill du ingå i livet, så håll buden.»
18 The man asked Jesus, “Which [commandments must I keep]?” Jesus answered [him], “Do not murder [anyone], do not commit adultery, do not steal things, do not testify falsely,
Han frågade: »Vilka?» Jesus svarade: »'Du skall icke dräpa', 'Du skall icke begå äktenskapsbrott', 'Du skall icke stjäla', 'Du skall icke bära falskt vittnesbörd',
19 honor your father and your mother, and love people you come in contact with as [much as you love] yourself.”
'Hedra din fader och din moder' och 'Du skall älska din nästa såsom dig själv.'»
20 [Thinking that he might not be able to live with God eternally even though he had kept those commandments], the young man said to Jesus, “I have always obeyed all those commandments. What else must I do [in order to live with God eternally]?”
Då sade den unge mannen till honom: »Allt detta har jag hållit. Vad fattas mig ännu?»
21 Jesus said to him, “If you desire to be all that God intends you to be, go [home], sell everything that you have and give [the money] to poor people. [The result will be that] you will have [spiritual] riches in heaven. Then come and be my disciple!”
Jesus svarade honom: »Vill du vara fullkomlig, så gå bort och sälj vad du äger och giv åt de fattiga; då skall du få en skatt i himmelen. Och kom sedan och följ mig.»
22 When the young man heard those words, he went away feeling sad, because he was very rich [and did not want to give away everything he owned].
Men när den unge mannen hörde detta, gick han bedrövad bort, ty han hade många ägodelar.
23 Then Jesus said to [us] disciples, “Keep this in mind: It is very difficult for rich people [to decide] to let God [MTY/EUP] rule their [lives].
Då sade Jesus till sina lärjungar: »Sannerligen säger jag eder: För den som är rik är det svårt att komma in i himmelriket.
24 Note this also: It is impossible for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. It is [almost] as difficult [HYP] for rich people [to decide] to let God rule their [lives].”
Ja, jag säger eder: Det är lättare för en kamel att komma in genom ett nålsöga, än för den som är rik att komma in i Guds rike.»
25 When [we] disciples heard this, we were astounded. [We thought that rich people were the ones whom God blesses the most. So we said to him], “(If that is so, it does not seem likely that anyone will be saved!/Who then will God will save?)” [RHQ]
När lärjungarna hörde detta, blevo de mycket häpna och sade: »Vem kan då bliva frälst?»
26 [When Jesus heard us say that], he looked intently at us, and [then] he said to us, “[Yes], it is impossible for people [to save themselves]. But [God can save them, because] God is able to do [anything]!”
Men Jesus såg på dem och sade till dem: »För människor är detta omöjligt, men för Gud är allting möjligt.»
27 Then Peter said to him, “You know that we [(exc)] have left everything behind and we have become your disciples. So what benefit will we get [for doing that]?”
Då tog Petrus till orda och sade till honom: »Se, vi hava övergivit allt och följt dig; vad skola vi få därför?»
28 Jesus said to us, “Keep this in mind: [You will get many benefits]. When [God] makes [the] new [earth] and when [I], the one who came from heaven, sit on my magnificent throne, those of you who have accompanied me will each sit on a throne, and you will judge [the people of] the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus svarade dem: »Sannerligen säger jag eder: När världen födes på nytt, då när Människosonen sätter sig på sin härlighets tron, då skolen också I, som haven efterföljt mig, få sitta på tolv troner såsom domare över Israels tolv stammar.
29 [God will reward] those who, because of being my [disciples], have left [behind] a house or plot of ground, [their] brothers, [their] sisters, their father, their mother, their children, [or any other family] [MTY] [members]. [God] will give them 100 times [as many benefits as they have given up]. And they will live [with God] eternally. (aiōnios g166)
Och var och en som har övergivit hus, eller bröder eller systrar, eller fader eller moder, eller barn, eller jordagods, för mitt namns skull, han skall få mångfaldigt igen, och skall få evigt liv till arvedel. (aiōnios g166)
30 But many [people who consider themselves to] be important [now] will be unimportant [at that future time], and many [people who consider themselves to be] unimportant [now will be] important [at that future time].”
Men många som äro de första skola bliva de sista, och många som äro de sista skola bliva de första.»
