マタイの福音書 19
1 イエスはこれらのことを語り終えられてから、ガリラヤを去ってヨルダンの向こうのユダヤの地方へ行かれた。
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].
2 すると大ぜいの群衆がついてきたので、彼らをそこでおいやしになった。
Large crowds followed him there, and he healed [the sick among] them.
3 さてパリサイ人たちが近づいてきて、イエスを試みようとして言った、「何かの理由で、夫がその妻を出すのは、さしつかえないでしょうか」。
[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].”
4 イエスは答えて言われた、「あなたがたはまだ読んだことがないのか。『創造者は初めから人を男と女とに造られ、
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].’
5 そして言われた、それゆえに、人は父母を離れ、その妻と結ばれ、ふたりの者は一体となるべきである』。
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].’
6 彼らはもはや、ふたりではなく一体である。だから、神が合わせられたものを、人は離してはならない」。
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].”
7 彼らはイエスに言った、「それでは、なぜモーセは、妻を出す場合には離縁状を渡せ、と定めたのですか」。
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?”
8 イエスが言われた、「モーセはあなたがたの心が、かたくななので、妻を出すことを許したのだが、初めからそうではなかった。
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].
9 そこでわたしはあなたがたに言う。不品行のゆえでなくて、自分の妻を出して他の女をめとる者は、姦淫を行うのである」。
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.”
10 弟子たちは言った、「もし妻に対する夫の立場がそうだとすれば、結婚しない方がましです」。
We disciples said to him, “If that is true, it is better for men never to marry!”
11 するとイエスは彼らに言われた、「その言葉を受けいれることができるのはすべての人ではなく、ただそれを授けられている人々だけである。
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].
12 というのは、母の胎内から独身者に生れついているものがあり、また他から独身者にされたものもあり、また天国のために、みずから進んで独身者となったものもある。この言葉を受けられる者は、受けいれるがよい」。
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].”
13 そのとき、イエスに手をおいて祈っていただくために、人々が幼な子らをみもとに連れてきた。ところが、弟子たちは彼らをたしなめた。
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].
14 するとイエスは言われた、「幼な子らをそのままにしておきなさい。わたしのところに来るのをとめてはならない。天国はこのような者の国である」。
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].”
15 そして手を彼らの上においてから、そこを去って行かれた。
Jesus then laid his hands on the children [and asked God to bless them]. Then he left there.
[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)
17 イエスは言われた、「なぜよい事についてわたしに尋ねるのか。よいかたはただひとりだけである。もし命に入りたいと思うなら、いましめを守りなさい」。
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’].”
18 彼は言った、「どのいましめですか」。イエスは言われた、「『殺すな、姦淫するな、盗むな、偽証を立てるな。
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,
19 父と母とを敬え』。また『自分を愛するように、あなたの隣り人を愛せよ』」。
honor your father and your mother, and love people you come in contact with as [much as you love] yourself.”
20 この青年はイエスに言った、「それはみな守ってきました。ほかに何が足りないのでしょう」。
[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]?”
21 イエスは彼に言われた、「もしあなたが完全になりたいと思うなら、帰ってあなたの持ち物を売り払い、貧しい人々に施しなさい。そうすれば、天に宝を持つようになろう。そして、わたしに従ってきなさい」。
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!”
22 この言葉を聞いて、青年は悲しみながら立ち去った。たくさんの資産を持っていたからである。
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].
23 それからイエスは弟子たちに言われた、「よく聞きなさい。富んでいる者が天国にはいるのは、むずかしいものである。
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].
24 また、あなたがたに言うが、富んでいる者が神の国にはいるよりは、らくだが針の穴を通る方が、もっとやさしい」。
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].”
25 弟子たちはこれを聞いて非常に驚いて言った、「では、だれが救われることができるのだろう」。
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]
26 イエスは彼らを見つめて言われた、「人にはそれはできないが、神にはなんでもできない事はない」。
[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]!”
27 そのとき、ペテロがイエスに答えて言った、「ごらんなさい、わたしたちはいっさいを捨てて、あなたに従いました。ついては、何がいただけるでしょうか」。
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]?”
28 イエスは彼らに言われた、「よく聞いておくがよい。世が改まって、人の子がその栄光の座につく時には、わたしに従ってきたあなたがたもまた、十二の位に座してイスラエルの十二の部族をさばくであろう。
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.
[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)
30 しかし、多くの先の者はあとになり、あとの者は先になるであろう。
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].”
