Lukas 1
1 Sintemal sich's viele unterwunden haben, zu stellen die Rede von den Geschichten, so unter uns ergangen sind,
My noble [friend] Theophilus, many people saw the things that [Jesus] did while he was with us, from the time when he started [MTY] [his ministry]. They served God [by teaching people] the message [about the Lord Jesus]. Many of those who heard what they taught wrote down for us accounts of the things that [Jesus did from the time when] he began [his ministry].
2 wie uns das gegeben haben, die es von Anfang selbst gesehen und Diener des Worts gewesen sind:
3 habe ich's auch für gut angesehen, nachdem ich's alles von Anbeginn erkundet habe, daß ich's zu dir, mein guter Theophilus, mit Fleiß ordentlich schriebe,
I myself have studied these accounts carefully. So I decided that it would be good for me also to write for you [(sg)] an accurate account of these matters.
4 auf daß du gewissen. Grund erfahrest der Lehre, in welcher du unterrichtet bist.
I want you to know the truth about what you have been taught {what others have taught you}.
5 Zu der Zeit Herodes, des Königs Judäas, war ein Priester von der Ordnung Abia mit Namen Zacharias und sein Weib von den Töchtern Aarons, welche hieß Elisabeth.
When King Herod [the Great ruled] Judea [district], there was a [Jewish] priest named Zechariah. He belonged to the [group of priests called] the Abijah group. He and his wife Elizabeth were both descended from the [first priest of Israel], Aaron.
6 Sie waren aber alle beide fromm vor Gott und gingen in allen Geboten und Satzungen des HERRN untadelig.
[God considered that] both of them were righteous, because they constantly completely obeyed everything that God had commanded.
7 Und sie hatten kein Kind, denn Elisabeth war unfruchtbar; und waren beide wohl betaget.
But they had no children, because Elizabeth had been unable to bear children. Furthermore, she and her husband were very old.
8 Und es begab sich, da er Priesteramts pflegete vor Gott zur Zeit seiner Ordnung
One day [Zechariah’s] group was doing their work [in the Temple in Jerusalem], and he was serving as a priest in God’s presence.
9 nach Gewohnheit des Priestertums, und an ihm war, daß er räuchern sollte, ging er in den Tempel des HERRN.
Following their custom, [the other priests] chose him by lot to enter the Lord’s temple and burn incense.
10 Und die ganze Menge des Volks war draußen und betete unter der Stunde des Räucherns.
While he was burning the incense, many people were outside [in the courtyard], praying.
11 Es erschien ihm aber der Engel des HERRN und stund zur rechten Hand am Räuchaltar
Then an angel whom God had [sent] appeared to him. The angel was standing at the right side of the place [where the priests burned] incense.
12 Und als Zacharias ihn sah, erschrak er, und es kam ihn eine Furcht an.
When Zechariah saw the angel, he was startled and became very afraid.
13 Aber der Engel sprach zu ihm: Fürchte dich nicht, Zacharias; denn dein Gebet ist erhöret, und dein Weib Elisabeth wird dir einen Sohn gebären, des Namen sollst du Johannes heißen.
But the angel said to him, “Zechariah, do not be afraid! When you [(sg)] prayed [asking God for a son] (OR, [that God would send the Messiah]), God heard what you prayed. [So] your wife Elizabeth shall bear a son. You must name him John.
14 Und du wirst des Freude und Wonne haben, und viele werden sich seiner Geburt freuen.
He will cause you to be very happy, and many other people will also be happy because he is born.
15 Denn er wird groß sein vor dem HERRN. Wein und stark Getränk wird er nicht trinken und er wird noch im Mutterleibe erfüllet werden mit Heiligen Geist.
God will consider him to be very important. He must never drink wine or any other alcoholic drink, [in order that he will be completely dedicated to God]. He will be controlled by the Holy Spirit {The Holy Spirit will control him} from before he is born.
16 Und er wird der Kinder von Israel viele zu Gott, ihrem HERRN, bekehren.
He will [persuade] many people in Israel to turn away [from their sins and please] the Lord their God.
17 Und er wird vor ihm hergehen im Geist und Kraft des Elia, zu bekehren die Herzen der Väter zu den Kindern und die Ungläubigen zu der Klugheit der Gerechten, zuzurichten dem HERRN ein bereit Volk.
As [God’s] Spirit enables him [to preach] powerfully as [the prophet] Elijah did, he will precede [the Messiah]. He will cause parents [SYN] to act [peacefully] toward their children [again]. He will cause [many] people who do not obey [God to hear and obey] the wise things that righteous people [tell them]. He will do this in order to help [many] people to be ready when the Lord [comes].”
18 Und Zacharias sprach zu dem Engel: Wobei soll ich das erkennen? Denn ich bin alt, und mein Weib ist betagt.
Then Zechariah said to the angel, “I am very old, and my wife is also so old [that she cannot bear a child. So] (I cannot [believe] that what you [(sg)] said [will happen]!/how can I [believe] that what you [(sg)] said [will happen]?) [RHQ]”
19 Der Engel antwortete und sprach zu ihm: Ich bin Gabriel, der vor Gott stehet, und bin gesandt, mit dir zu reden, daß ich dir solches verkündigte.
Then the angel said to him, “I am [God’s chief angel], Gabriel! [I do what God tells me, because] I constantly am in God’s presence! I was sent {[He] sent me} to tell you [(sg)] something good [that is going to happen to you].
20 Und siehe, du wirst verstummen und nicht reden können bis auf den Tag, da dies geschehen wird, darum daß du meinen Worten nicht geglaubet hast, welche sollen erfüllet werden zu ihrer Zeit.
What I have told you will certainly happen at the time [God decides], but you did not believe what I told you. So now [God will make] you will be unable to talk until the day [your son is born]”!
21 Und das Volk wartete auf Zacharias und verwunderte sich, daß er so lange im Tempel verzog.
While [Zechariah and the angel] were talking, the people [in the courtyard] were waiting for Zechariah [to come out]. They wondered, “Why is he staying in the Temple for such a long time?”
22 Und da er herausging, konnte er nicht mit ihnen reden. Und sie merkten, daß er ein Gesicht gesehen hatte im Tempel. Und er winkte ihnen und blieb stumm.
When Zechariah came out, he was not able to speak to the people. Because he could not talk, he made motions with his hands [to try to convey what had happened]. Then they realized that he had seen (a vision [from God]/something that [God] showed him) while he was in the Temple.
23 Und es begab. sich, da die Zeit seines Amtes aus war, ging er heim in sein Haus.
When Zechariah’s time to work [as a priest in the Temple] was finished, he [left Jerusalem and] returned to his home.
24 Und nach den Tagen ward sein Weib Elisabeth schwanger und verbarg sich fünf Monden und sprach:
Some time later his wife Elizabeth became pregnant [EUP]. She did not leave their house for five months, [because she knew that people would laugh at her if she told them that she was pregnant].
25 Also hat mir der HERR getan in den Tagen, da. er mich angesehen hat, daß er meine Schmach unter den Menschen von mir nähme.
But she thought, “God has enabled me to become pregnant. He has pitied me and I will no longer be ashamed [because I have no children]!”
26 Und im sechsten Mond ward der Engel Gabriel gesandt von Gott in eine Stadt in Galiläa, die heißt Nazareth,
When Elizabeth had been [pregnant] [EUP] [for almost] six months, the angel Gabriel was sent by God {God sent the angel Gabriel} [again].
27 zu einer Jungfrau, die vertrauet war einem Manne mit Namen Joseph vom Hause David; und die Jungfrau hieß Maria.
[This time] he went to Nazareth [town] in Galilee [district], to a virgin whose name was Mary. It had been {[Her parents] had} promised that she would marry a man named Joseph, who was descended from [King] David.
28 Und der Engel kam zu ihr hinein und sprach: Gegrüßet seiest du, Holdselige! Der HERR ist mit dir, du Gebenedeiete unter den Weibern.
The angel greeted her and said, “(The Lord/God) is with you [(sg)] and you will be greatly blessed {[has decided to] greatly bless you}!”
29 Da sie aber ihn sah, erschrak sie über seine Rede und gedachte: Welch ein Gruß ist das?
But Mary was very confused [when she heard] that. She wondered what [the angel meant] by these words.
30 Und der Engel sprach zu ihr: Fürchte dich nicht, Maria; du hast Gnade bei Gott funden.
Then the angel said to her, “Mary, God is very pleased with you [(sg)], so do not be afraid.
31 Siehe; du wirst schwanger werden im Leibe und einen Sohn gebären, des Namen sollst du Jesus heißen.
You will become pregnant and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus.
32 Der wird groß und ein Sohn des Höchsten genannt werden, und Gott der HERR wird ihm den Stuhl seines Vaters David geben.
He will become great. He will be called {[People will] call him} (the Son of God/the man who is also God). God, the Lord, will make him a king [MTY] as his ancestor [King] David was.
33 Und er wird ein König sein über das Haus Jakob ewiglich, und seines Königreichs wird kein Ende sein. (aiōn g165)
He will be the King of [the] Jews, the descendants [MTY] of [your ancestor] Jacob, forever. He will rule as king forever!” (aiōn g165)
34 Da sprach Maria zu dem Engel: Wie soll das zugehen, sintemal ich von keinem Manne weiß?
Then Mary said to the angel, “I am a virgin, so how can I [have a baby]?”
35 Der Engel antwortete und sprach zu ihr: Der Heilige Geist wird über dich kommen, und die Kraft des Höchsten wird dich überschatten; darum auch das Heilige, das von dir geboren wird, wird Gottes Sohn genannt werden.
The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come to you; the power of God [MTY/EUP] will overshadow you [and enable you to become pregnant]. So the child [you will] bear will be completely set apart {give himself completely} to obey God, and he will be called {[people] will say that he is} (the Son of God/the man who is also God).
36 Und siehe, Elisabeth, deine Gefreundete, ist auch schwanger mit einem Sohn in ihrem Alter und gehet jetzt im sechsten Mond, die im Geschrei ist, daß sie unfruchtbar sei.
[I also need to tell you something else]. Your cousin Elizabeth is very old, and it was thought {[people] said} that she could not bear any children. But she has been [pregnant] [EUP] [for almost] six months, and will bear a son!
37 Denn bei Gott ist kein Ding unmöglich.
[You should not be surprised at that], because God can do everything!”
38 Maria aber sprach: Siehe, ich bin des HERRN Magd; mir geschehe, wie du gesagt hast. Und der Engel schied von ihr.
Then Mary said, “All right, I want to serve (the Lord/God), so may what you [(sg)] have said about me come true!” Then the angel left her.
39 Maria aber stund auf in den Tagen und ging auf das Gebirge eilends zu der Stadt Juda
Very soon after that, Mary got ready and went quickly to a town in the highlands of Judea [district] where Zechariah lived.
40 und kam in das Haus des Zacharias und grüßete Elisabeth.
She entered his house and greeted [his wife] Elizabeth.
41 Und es begab sich, als Elisabeth den Gruß Marias hörete, hüpfete das Kind in ihrem Leibe. Und Elisabeth ward des Heiligen Geistes voll
As soon as Elizabeth heard Mary greet her, the baby moved inside [Elizabeth’s] womb. The Holy Spirit took complete control of Elizabeth,
42 und rief laut und sprach: Gebenedeiet bist du unter den Weibern, und gebenedeiet ist die Frucht deines Leibes.
and she said loudly [to Mary], “[God] has blessed you [more than] he has blessed [any other] woman, and [he has] blessed the child you will bear!
43 Und woher kommt mir das, daß die Mutter meines HERRN zu mir kommt?
(I am not worthy that [God would allow you] to visit me!/Why is [God allowing you] to visit me?) [RHQ] You will be the mother of my Lord!
44 Siehe, da ich die Stimme deines Grußes hörete, hüpfete mit Freuden das Kind in meinem Leibe.
[I realize this because] as soon as I heard you greet me, the baby inside my womb moved because he was so happy [that you had come].
45 Und o selig bist du, die du geglaubet hast! Denn es wird vollendet werden, was dir gesagt ist von dem HERRN.
[God] is pleased with you [because] you believed that what (the Lord/God) told you would come true.”
46 Und Maria sprach: Meine Seele erhebet den HERRN,
Then Mary [praised God by] saying/singing: “, how I [SYN] praise (the Lord/God)!
47 und mein Geist freuet sich Gottes, meines Heilandes.
I am happy because God is the one who saves me.
48 Denn er hat die Niedrigkeit seiner Magd angesehen. Siehe, von nun an werden mich selig preisen alle Kindeskinder.
I was only his lowly servant girl, but he did not forget me. So from now on, everyone will say that God was pleased with me,
49 Denn er hat große Dinge an mir getan, der da mächtig ist, und des Name heilig ist.
because they will hear about the things that God [MTY], the mighty one, has done for me. He [MTY] is awesome!
50 Und seine Barmherzigkeit währet immer für und für bei denen, die ihn fürchten.
He acts mercifully toward all those who respect him.
51 Er übet Gewalt mit seinem Arm und zerstreuet, die hoffärtig sind in ihres Herzens Sinn.
He shows people that he [MTY] is very powerful. He scatters those who think proudly.
52 Er stößet die Gewaltigen vom Stuhl und erhebt die Niedrigen.
He does not let mighty kings rule [MTY] any more, but he honors people who are oppressed (OR, humble).
53 Die Hungrigen füllet er mit Gütern und läßt die Reichen leer.
He gives good things to eat to those who are hungry, but he sends away the rich people without giving them anything.
54 Er denket der Barmherzigkeit und hilft seinem Diener Israel auf,
And now he has remembered what he promised. So he has helped me and all the other people of [MTY] Israel who serve him.
He promised to Abraham and all our other ancestors who descended from him that he would act mercifully toward them forever.” (aiōn g165)
56 Und Maria blieb bei ihr bei drei Monden; danach kehrete sie wiederum heim.
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months. Then she returned to her home.
57 Und. Elisabeth kam ihre Zeit, daß sie gebären sollte; und sie gebar einen Sohn.
When it was time for Elizabeth to give birth to her child, she bore a son.
58 Und ihre Nachbarn und Gefreundeten höreten, daß dar HERR große Barmherzigkeit an ihr getan hatte, und freueten sich mit ihr.
Her neighbors and relatives heard how (the Lord/God) had greatly blessed her [by enabling her to bear a child], so they were happy along with [Elizabeth].
59 Und es begab sich, am achten Tage kamen sie, zu beschneiden das Kindlein, und hießen ihn nach seinem Vater Zacharias
Seven days later they gathered together for the [ceremony for] circumcising the baby [to show that he belonged to God]. They wanted to give the baby the same name as his father, Zechariah.
60 Aber seine Mutter antwortete und sprach: Mitnichten, sondern er soll Johannes heißen!
But his mother said, “No, [his name will not be Zechariah]. His name will be John!”
61 Und sie sprachen zu ihr: Ist doch niemand in deiner Freundschaft, der also heiße.
[So] they said to her, “[John] is not the name of any of your [(dl)] relatives, [so you(dl) should not give him that name]!”
62 Und sie winkten seinem Vater wie er ihn wollte heißen lassen.
Then they made motions with their hands to Zechariah, [for him] to indicate what name [he] wanted to be given {to give} to his son.
63 Und er forderte ein Täfelein, schrieb und sprach: Er heißt Johannes. Und sie verwunderten sich alle.
[So] he signaled that they [should give him] a tablet [to write on. When they gave him one], he wrote [on it], “His name is John.” All those [who were there] were surprised!
64 Und alsbald ward sein Mund und seine Zunge aufgetan, und redete und lobete Gott.
Immediately Zechariah was able to speak again [MTY], and he praised God.
65 Und es kam eine Furcht über alle Nachbarn und diese Geschichte ward ruchbar auf dem ganzen jüdischen Gebirge.
All their neighbors were amazed/awestruck! They told other people who lived all over the highlands of Judea about what had happened.
66 Und alle, die es höreten, nahmen's zu Herzen und sprachen: Was, meinest du, will aus dem Kindlein werden? Denn die Hand des HERRN war mit ihm.
Everyone who heard about it kept thinking about it. They were saying, “We wonder what will this child do [for God when] he [grows up] [RHQ]!” They wondered that because [from what had happened they were sure that] God would be helping that child [SYN] [in a powerful way].
67 Und sein Vater Zacharias ward des Heiligen Geistes voll, weissagte und sprach:
[After] Zechariah’s [son was born], Zechariah was completely directed by the Holy Spirit {the Holy Spirit completely directed Zechariah} as he spoke these words that came from God:
68 Gelobet sei der HERR, der Gott Israels; denn er hat besucht und erlöset sein Volk;
“Praise the Lord, the God whom we(inc) people of Israel worship, because he has come to set us, his people, free from our enemies.
69 und hat uns aufgerichtet ein Horn des Heils in dem Hause seines Dieners David.
He is sending us someone who will powerfully [MTY] save us, someone who is descended from [MTY] King David, who served God well.
Long ago God caused his prophets to say that he would do that. (aiōn g165)
71 daß er uns errettete von unsern Feinden und von der Hand aller, die uns hassen,
He will rescue us from our enemies, and he will save us from the power of all those who hate us.
72 und die Barmherzigkeit erzeigete unsern Vätern und gedächte an seinen heiligen Bund
He will do this because he has not forgotten what he promised our ancestors; he made an agreement that he would act mercifully to us, their descendants.
73 und an den Eid, den er geschworen hat unserm Vater Abraham, uns zu geben,
That is what he strongly promised our ancestor Abraham that he would do.
74 daß wir, erlöset aus der Hand unserer Feinde, ihm dieneten ohne Furcht unser Leben lang
God told him that we would be rescued {he would rescue us} from the power of our enemies, that he would enable us to serve him without being afraid,
75 in Heiligkeit und Gerechtigkeit, die ihm gefällig ist.
that he would cause us to be completely dedicated to him, and enable us to live righteously all of our lives.”
76 Und du, Kindlein, wirst ein Prophet des Höchsten heißen; du wirst vor dem HERRN hergehen, daß du seinen Weg bereitest
[Then Zechariah said this to] his little son: “My child, you will be called {people will say that you are} a prophet whom God [MTY/EUP] has sent; you will begin your work before (the Lord/Messiah) comes; you will prepare people so that they will be ready for him. (OR, you will begin your work before the Messiah comes).
77 und Erkenntnis des Heils gebest seinem Volk, die da ist in Vergebung ihrer Sünden,
You will tell God’s people how he will forgive them and save them from being punished for their sins.
78 durch die herzliche Barmherzigkeit unsers Gottes, durch welche uns besucht hat der Aufgang aus der Höhe,
Our God will do that because he is very kind to us. Just like a new day begins when the sun rises [MET], God will do that new thing for us when the Messiah comes to us from heaven.
79 auf daß er erscheine denen, die da sitzen in Finsternis und Schatten des Todes und richte unsere Füße auf den Weg des Friedens.
People who do not know God [MET] are like those who sit in the darkness. They are afraid [MTY] that they will soon die. But when the Messiah tells us God’s message, it will be like causing such people to see a bright light. He will guide us [SYN] so that we will be living peacefully.”
80 Und das Kindlein wuchs und ward stark im Geist und war in der Wüste, bis daß er sollte hervortreten vor das Volk Israel.
[Later], Zechariah’s son grew up and became spiritually strong. Then he lived in a desolate region until he began to preach to the Israeli people.
