Matthaeus 25
1 Hierauf wird das Reich der Himmel gleich sein zehn Jungfrauen, die mit ihren Lampen zum Empfange des Bräutigams auszogen.
[Jesus continued by saying, “I will tell you something else about the time when I return from] heaven as king [MET]. [What will happen to many people who say that they know me will be] like [what happened to] ten virgins who took their lanterns and went to the place where they would meet a bridegroom [and go to his wedding celebration].
2 Fünf aber von ihnen waren thöricht und fünf waren klug.
Five of the virgins were foolish and five of them were wise.
3 So nahmen denn die thörichten die Lampen, aber sie nahmen kein Oel mit.
The [virgins] who were foolish took their lanterns, but they did not take any [extra olive] oil [for] the lantern.
4 Die klugen aber nahmen Oel mit in den Gefäßen nebst ihren Lampen.
But the [virgins] who were wise took oil in their flasks as well as in their lanterns.
5 Als aber der Bräutigam zögerte, nickten sie alle ein und schliefen.
The bridegroom was delayed, [and it became late at night]. So all the virgins became sleepy and fell asleep.
6 Mitten in der Nacht aber entstand ein Geschrei: siehe da der Bräutigam, geht hinaus zum Empfang.
In the middle of the night someone [woke them up by] shouting, ‘Hey! The bridegroom [is arriving]! Go outside and meet him!’
7 Hierauf wachten die Jungfrauen alle auf und richteten ihre Lampen.
So all the virgins got up and trimmed their lantern wicks [so that they would burn properly].
8 Die thörichten aber sagten zu den klugen: gebt uns von eurem Oel, denn unsere Lampen verlöschen.
The foolish virgins said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your [olive] oil, because our lanterns are about to go out!’
9 Die klugen aber antworteten: es möchte nicht reichen für uns und euch; gehet lieber hin zu den Verkäufern und kaufet euch.
The wise virgins replied, ‘[No, because] there might not be enough oil for our lanterns and for yours. Go to a store and buy some for yourselves!’
10 Da sie aber hingiengen zu kaufen, kam der Bräutigam, und die bereit waren, zogen mit ihm ein zur Hochzeit, und die Thüre ward zugeschlossen.
But while [the foolish virgins] were going to buy [some oil], the bridegroom arrived. So the [wise virgins], who were ready, went with the bridegroom to the wedding hall [where the bride was waiting]. Then the door was closed {someone closed the door [of that hall]}.
11 Nachher aber kommen auch die übrigen Jungfrauen und sagen: Herr, Herr, öffne uns.
Later, the rest of the virgins came [to the hall] and they called [to the bridegroom], ‘Sir, open [the door] for us!’
12 Er aber antwortete: wahrlich, ich sage euch, ich kenne euch nicht.
But he said [to them], ‘The truth is that I do not know you, so I [will not open the door for you]!’”
13 So wachet nun, weil ihr den Tag nicht wisset noch die Stunde.
[Then Jesus continued by saying], “So, in order that [this will not happen to you], keep expecting [that I will return], because you do not know when [MTY] [it will be].”
14 Es ist wie bei einem Menschen, der verreiste, seine Knechte berief, und ihnen seine Habe übergab,
“[When I return from heaven as king, I will deal with those who say that they have been serving me like] a man who was about to go on a long journey dealt with his servants. He called them together and gave them each some of his wealth [to invest and gain more money for him].
15 und gab dem einen fünf Talente, dem andern zwei, dem dritten eines, jedem nach seiner Fähigkeit, und verreiste.
He gave them money according to their ability [to take care of it]. [For example], he gave one servant 5,000 dollars, he gave another servant 2,000 dollars, and he gave another servant 1,000 dollars. Then he left on his journey.
16 Alsobald gieng hin, der die fünf Talente bekommen, trieb sie um, und gewann weitere fünf.
The servant who had received 5,000 dollars went immediately and used that money to gain 5,000 dollars more.
17 Ebenso der die zwei erhalten, gewann weitere zwei.
Similarly, the servant who had [received] 2,000 dollars gained two [thousand dollars] more.
18 Aber der das eine erhalten, gieng hin, scharrte die Erde auf und vergrub das Geld seines Herrn.
But the servant who had received one [thousand dollars] went and dug a hole in the ground and hid the money there [to keep it safe].
19 Lange Zeit darauf aber kommt der Herr jener Knechte und hält Rechnung mit ihnen.
After a long time the servants’ boss returned. He [called them together to] find out what they had done with his money.
20 Und der die fünf Talente erhalten hatte, kam herbei und brachte fünf weitere Talente, und sagte: Herr, du hast mir fünf Talente übergeben; siehe, ich habe fünf weitere Talente gewonnen.
The servant who had received 5,000 dollars brought two [bags, each containing] 5,000 dollars. He said, ‘Boss, you gave me 5,000 dollars to take care of. Look, I have gained 5,000 more!’
21 Sagte sein Herr zu ihm: gut, du braver und treuer Knecht; du bist über weniges getreu gewesen, ich will dich über viel setzen; gehe ein zu deines Herrn Freude.
His boss replied, ‘[You are a very] good and faithful servant! [You have] done [very] well! You have faithfully handled a small [amount of money], so I will put you in charge of a lot of things. Come and be happy with me!’
22 Es kam auch der mit den zwei Talenten herzu und sagte: Herr, du hast mir zwei Talente übergeben; siehe, ich habe zwei weitere Talente gewonnen.
The servant who had [received] 2,000 dollars also came and said, ‘Boss, you gave me 2,000 dollars to take care of. Look, I have gained 2,000 more!’
23 Sagte sein Herr zu ihm: gut, du braver und treuer Knecht, du bist über weniges treu gewesen, ich will dich über viel setzen; gehe ein zu deines Herrn Freude.
His boss replied, ‘You are a [very] good and faithful servant! You have done very well! You have faithfully handled a small [amount of money], so I will put you in charge of a lot of things. Come and be happy with me!’
24 Es kam aber auch der, welcher das eine Talent bekommen hatte, und sagte: Herr, ich kannte dich als einen harten Mann, daß du erntest, wo du nicht gesät, und sammelst, wo du nichts ausgestreut,
Then the servant who had received 1,000 dollars came. He said, ‘Boss, I [was afraid of you]. I knew that you are a man who does not do foolish things with his money. [You even] take [from others money] that does not really belong to you, [like a farmer who] harvests [grain from another man’s field] where he did not even plant [the seeds].
25 so fürchtete ich mich, gieng hin und verbarg dein Talent in der Erde; siehe, da hast du das deinige.
So because I was afraid [of what you would do to me if I did not make a profit from my business], I went out and hid your 1,000 dollars in the ground [to keep it safe]. Here, this is [the money] that belongs to you!’
26 Aber sein Herr antwortete ihm: du böser und fauler Knecht, du wußtest, daß ich ernte, wo ich nicht gesät, und sammle, wo ich nichts ausgestreut?
His boss replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! (You knew that I take [from others money] that does not really belong to me, [like a farmer who] harvests [grain from another man’s field] where I did not even plant [the seeds]!/Did you not know that I [take from others money that does not really belong to me, like a farmer] who harvests [grain from another man’s field] where I did not even plant [the seeds]?) [RHQ]
27 So mußtest du mein Geld den Wechslern bringen, und wenn ich dann kam, so holte ich mir das meinige mit Zins.
So then, you should have put my money [on deposit] in a bank, so that when I returned I would get it back with the interest [it earned]!’
28 Darum nehmet ihm das Talent und gebt es dem, der die zehn Talente hat.
[Then the boss said to his other servants], ‘Take the 1,000 dollars from him, and give it to [the servant] who has the 10,000 dollars!
29 Denn wer da hat, dem wird gegeben werden, und immer mehr gegeben werden; wer aber nicht hat, von dem wird auch genommen werden, das er hat.
To those who [use well what] they have [received, God] will give more, and they will have plenty. But from those who [do] not [use well what they have received], even what they [already] have will be taken away.
30 Und den unnützen Knecht werfet hinaus in die Finsternis draußen, da wird sein Heulen und Zähneknirschen.
Furthermore, throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where he will be [with those who are] wailing and gnashing their teeth [because they are in much pain].’”
31 Wenn aber der Sohn des Menschen kommt in seiner Herrlichkeit und alle Engel mit ihm, hierauf wird er sich setzen auf den Thron seiner Herrlichkeit;
“When I, the one who came from heaven, come again, I will be very radiant and [bring] all my angels with me. Then I will sit as a king on my wonderful throne [to judge people].
32 und es werden vor ihm versammelt werden alle Völker, und er wird sie von einander scheiden, wie der Hirte scheidet die Schafe von den Böcken,
People from all nations [MTY] will be gathered in front of me {[The angels] will gather in front of me people from all nations}. Then I will separate them, one from another, as a shepherd separates his sheep from his goats.
33 und er wird die Schafe auf seine rechte, die Böcke aber auf seine linke Seite stellen.
I will put [the righteous people] on my right and [the unrighteous ones on my left, as a] shepherd puts sheep [on one side] and goats [on the other side].
34 Hierauf wird der König sagen zu denen auf seiner rechten: gehet hin, ihr Gesegnete meines Vaters, ererbet das Reich, das euch bereitet ist von der Schöpfung der Welt her.
Then I will say to those on my right, ‘You people who have been blessed by my Father {whom my Father has blessed}, come! From the time he created the world, he has been preparing to allow you to [receive the blessings that he will give to all those] who let him rule their lives. [Now is the time for] you to receive [those blessings]
35 Ich habe gehungert und ihr gabt mir zu essen, ich habe gedürstet und ihr habt mich getränkt, ich war fremd und ihr habt mich eingeladen,
[They belong to you], because you gave me something to eat when I was hungry. (OR, [They belong to you]. It is as though you gave me something to eat when I was hungry.) You gave me something to drink when I was thirsty. When I was a stranger [in your town], you invited me [to stay] in [your houses].
36 bloß und ihr habt mich bekleidet, ich war krank und ihr habt nach mir gesehen, ich war im Gefängnis und ihr kamet zu mir.
When I needed clothes [MTY], you gave me some. When I was sick, you took care of me. When I was in prison, you came to visit me.’
37 Hierauf werden ihm die Gerechten antworten: Herr, wann haben wir dich hungern sehen und gespeiset? oder durstig und getränkt?
Then the righteous people will reply, ‘Lord, when were you hungry and we saw you and gave you something to eat? When were you thirsty and we gave you something to drink?
38 Wann haben wir dich fremd gesehen und eingeladen, oder bloß und bekleidet?
When were you a stranger [in our town] and we invited you [to stay] in [our houses]? When did you need clothes and we gave you some?
39 Wann haben wir dich krank gesehen, oder im Gefängnis und sind zu dir gekommen?
When were you sick or in prison and we went to visit you?’ [We do not remember doing any of these things for you].
40 Und der König wird ihnen antworten: wahrlich, ich sage euch, so viel ihr einem von diesen meinen geringsten Brüdern gethan, habt ihr mir gethan.
I will reply, ‘The truth is that whatever you did for any one of your fellow believers, even an unimportant one, [it was as though] you did it for me.’
41 Hierauf wird er auch sagen zu denen auf der linken: gehet hinweg von mir, ihr Verfluchte, in das ewige Feuer, das bereitet ist den Teufeln und seinen Engeln. (aiōnios g166)
Then I will say to those on my left, ‘You people who have been cursed [by God] {whom God has cursed}, leave me! Go into the eternal fire that God has prepared for (the devil/Satan) and his angels! (aiōnios g166)
42 Denn ich habe gehungert und ihr gabt mir nicht zu essen, ich habe gedürstet und ihr habt mich nicht getränkt,
[It is right for you to go there], because you did not give me anything to eat when I was hungry. You did not give me anything to drink when I was thirsty.
43 ich war fremd und ihr habt mich nicht eingeladen, bloß und ihr habt mich nicht bekleidet, krank und im Gefängnis, und ihr habt nicht nach mir gesehen.
You did not invite me into [your homes] when I was a stranger [in your town]. You did not give me any clothes when I needed them [MTY]. You did not take care of me when I was sick or in prison.’
44 Hierauf werden auch sie antworten: Herr, wann haben wir dich hungern oder dürsten oder fremd oder bloß oder krank oder im Gefängnis gesehen, und haben dir nicht gedient?
They will answer, ‘Lord, when were you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and we did not help you?’
45 Hierauf wird er ihnen antworten: wahrlich, ich sage euch, so viel ihr nicht gethan habt einem von diesen Geringsten, habt ihr auch mir nicht gethan.
I will reply, ‘The truth is that whenever you did not do anything to help any one of [my people], [even if they were] unimportant people, [it was as though] you did not do anything [to help] me.’
46 Und es werden hingehen diese zu ewiger Strafe, die Gerechten aber zu ewigem Leben. (aiōnios g166)
Then those people [on my left] will go away to the place where [they] will be punished {[God] will punish them} eternally, but the righteous people will go to where they will live forever [with God].” (aiōnios g166)
