Mathayo 19
1 Yesu ejilemamala okwaika Emisango ejo, nasokayo Galilaya, nagenda mumbalama ja Yudea yeyi no omugela gwa Yorodani.
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 Echise cha abhanu nichimulubha nabheulisha bhaliyo.
Large crowds followed him there, and he healed [the sick among] them.
3 Amafarisayo nigamulubha okumusaka, “Angu jiile omunu okutagana no omugasi waye kwa injuno yona yona?”
[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 Yesu nabhasubhya naika ati, “Mutasomele, ati oyo abhayangile kubhwambilo ayangile omulume no omugasi?
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 Nongesha okwaika ati, 'Kulwa injuno eyo omulume alisigana ne esemwene na nyilamwene nagwatana no mugasi waye, abhabhili abho bhalibha mubhili gumwi?'
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 Mbe bhatali bhabhili tali ni mubhili gumwi. Mbe, chinu Nyamuanga agwatanyishe, omunu wona wona asiga kuchitaganya,”
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 Mbe nibhamubhusha ati, “Kaoli Kubhaki Musa achilagiliye okusosha inyalubha yobhutagani nokutagana?”
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 Nabhabhwila ati, “Kulwo bhukomee bhwe emyoyo jemwe Musa abhayanile omwanya gwo kutagana na abhagasi bhemwe, nawe okusokelela kubhwambilo jaliga jitalikutyo.
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 Mbe anye enibhabhwila kutya wona wona unu alitagana no mugasi waye, tali itabhee kwa insonga yo obhulomesi, na natwala oundi, kalomela, No omulume unu alitwala omugasi unu atagene no mulume, kalomela.”
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 Abheigisibhwa nibhamubhwila Yesu ati, “Labha nikwo kutyo jili kumulume no mugasi waye, italikisi okutwala.”
We disciples said to him, “If that is true, it is better for men never to marry!”
11 Nawe Yesu nabhabhwila ati, “Itali ati bhuli munu katula okulamila ameigisho ganu, Tali ni kwabhanu bhayabhilwe omwanya gwo okulamila.
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 Kulwokubha bhalio bhanu bhebhuwe okusoka munda ja bhanyilamwene bhali bhajigaru. Bhalio abhandi bhakonjelwe kutyo na bhanu bhandi. Na bhalio abhandi bhanu bhekolele okubha bhajigaru kulwa injuno yo bhukama bhwa mulwire. Unu katula okulamila ameigisho ganu mbe nagalamile.”
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 Okwiya nibhamuletela abhana abhalela koleleki abhatulileko amabhoko ingulu yebhwe no kusabhwa, nawe abheigisibhwa bhaye nibhabhaganya.
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 Nawe Yesu naika ati, “Mubhayane omwanya abhana abhalela, musige no bhajibhila okuja kwanye, kulwokubha obhukama bhwa mulwire ni bhwa bhanu lwa bhene.
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 Mbe omwene natula amabhoko ingulu yebhwe, namala nasokao ao.
Jesus then laid his hands on the children [and asked God to bless them]. Then he left there.
16 Mbe Lola, omunu umwi ejile ku Yesu naika ati, “Mwiigisha (Mwalimu), jinyiile nikole chinuki chinu chikondele koleleki nibhone obhuanga bhwa kajanende?” (aiōnios g166)
[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 Yesu nabhabhwila ati, “Kubhaki oumbusha echinu chinu chikondele? Aliyo munu umwi wenyele unu akondele, nawe labha owenda okubhona obhuanga, nugwate ebhilagilo bhya Nyamuanga.”
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 Omunuyo namubhusha ati, “Ebhilagilo ebhyo bhilikutiki? Yesu naika ati, “Wasiga kwita, Wasiga kulomela, Wasiga kwibha, Wasiga okwaika olubhei.
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 Nuyane echibhalo esomwana na nyokomwana, na yenda omwikasanya wao lwa kutyo owiyenda awe omwene.”
honor your father and your mother, and love people you come in contact with as [much as you love] yourself.”
20 Omunu oyo namubhwila ati, “Amagambo ago gona nigagwatile. Chiliyoki echindi chinu enikena okubhona?
[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 Yesu namubhwila ati, “Ukenda ubhe mulengelesi, genda ugushe bhinu ulinabhyo, ugabhile abhataka, ubhe ne bhiyanwa mulwire. Ukamala uje undubhe.”
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 Nawe omumula oyo ejile ongwa ganu Yesu amubhwiliye, nasokao asulumbaye, kulwokubha aliga agwatiliye imali nyafu.
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 Mbe Yesu nabhwila abheigisibhwa bhaye, “Ni chimali enibhabhwila, nichikomee kumunu unu ana imali okwingila mubhukama bhwa mulwire.
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 Enibhabhwila lindi kutya, ingamila yolobhewe okulabha muliso elya insinga, okusiga omunu wa imali okwingila mubhukama bhwa Nyamuanga.”
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 Abheigisibhwa bhejile bhongwa kutyo, nibhalugula muno nibhaika ati, “Mbe ni uya unu alichunguka?”
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 Yesu nabhalolela naika, “Kubhana bhanu elyo litakukolekana, nawe ku Nyamuanga agatulikana gona.”
[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 Nio Petro namusubhya namubhwila ati, “Nulole, chisigile bhyona nichikulubha awe. Mbe chilija kulamila chinuki?”
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 Yesu nabhabhwila ati, “Nichimali enibhabhwila, oyo andubhile anye, mulwibhulo oluyaya akatungu Omwana we Adamu ao aliyanja kuchitebhe chaye cha ingoma echa likusho lyae, emwe ona muliyanja kubhitebhe ekumi na bhibhili ebhya ingoma, nimusosha indamu ku nganda ekumi ne bhili eja Israeli.
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.
29 Bhuli munu unu asigile inyumba, omumulawabho, muyalawabho, esemwene, nyilamwene, abhana, amo lisambu kulwa injuno ya lisina lyani, alilamila kwiya ngendo egana nokulya omwandu gwo obhuwanga bhwa kajanende. (aiōnios g166)
[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 Nawe bhanu bhali bho kwamba olyanu, bhalibha bhokumalisha, na bhanu bhali kubhumalisho Bhai libhanja bhokwamba.”
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].”
