Luke 18
1 And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint;
Basi, Yesu aliwasimulia mfano kuonyesha kwamba ni lazima kusali daima bila kukata tamaa.
2 saying, There was a certain judge in a certain city, fearing not God, and regarding not man.
Alisema: “Katika mji mmoja kulikuwa na hakimu ambaye hakuwa anamcha Mungu wala kumjali binadamu.
3 And there was a widow in that city; and she continued to come to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
Katika mji huohuo, kulikuwa pia na mama mmoja mjane, ambaye alimwendea huyo hakimu mara nyingi akimwomba amtetee apate haki yake kutoka kwa adui yake.
4 And he was not willing for a time: but after these things he said in himself, Though I fear not God nor regard man,
Kwa muda mrefu huyo hakimu hakupenda kumtetea huyo mjane; lakini, mwishowe akajisemea: Ingawa mimi simchi Mungu wala simjali binadamu,
5 yet because this widow causes me trouble, I will avenge her, lest coming forever she may smite me in the face.
lakini kwa vile huyu mjane ananisumbua, nitamtetea; la sivyo ataendelea kufika hapa, na mwisho atanichosha kabisa!”
6 But the Lord said, I fear what the unjust judge says.
Basi, Bwana akaendelea kusema, “Sikieni jinsi alivyosema huyo hakimu mbaya.
7 And shall not God avenge His elect, crying to Him day and night, and He is long-suffering over them?
Je, ndio kusema Mungu hatawatetea wale aliowachagua, ambao wanamlilia mchana na usiku? Je, atakawia kuwasikiliza?
8 I say unto you, that He will avenge them speedily. Moreover the Son of man having come, will He then find faith upon the earth?
Nawaambieni atawatetea upesi. Hata hivyo, je, kutakuwako na imani duniani wakati Mwana wa Mtu atakapokuja?”
9 And He spoke this parable to certain ones having confidence in themselves that they are righteous, and despising the rest.
Halafu Yesu aliwaambia pia mfano wa wale ambao walijiona kuwa wema na kuwadharau wengine.
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
“Watu wawili walipanda kwenda Hekaluni kusali: mmoja Mfarisayo, na mwingine mtoza ushuru.
11 The Pharisee standing was praying in these words, God, I thank thee because I am not like the rest of the men, extortioners, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican:
Huyo Mfarisayo akasimama, akasali kimoyomoyo: Ee Mungu, nakushukuru kwa vile mimi si kama watu wengine: walafi, wadanganyifu au wazinzi. Nakushukuru kwamba mimi si kama huyu mtoza ushuru.
12 I fast twice per week; I give tithes of all things so many as I possess.
Nafunga mara mbili kwa juma, natoa zaka sehemu ya kumi ya pato langu.
13 But the publican, standing a great way off, did not wish even to lift up his eyes to the heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the sinner.
Lakini yule mtoza ushuru, akiwa amesimama kwa mbali bila hata kuinua macho yake mbinguni, ila tu akijipiga kifua kwa huzuni, alisema: Ee Mungu, unionee huruma mimi mwenye dhambi.
14 I say unto you, He went down to his house justified rather than the other: because every one exalting himself shall be abased; and the one humbling himself shall be exalted.
Nawaambieni, huyu mtoza ushuru alirudi nyumbani akiwa amesamehewa. Lakini yule mwingine, sivyo. Kwa maana kila anayejikweza atashushwa, na kila anayejishusha atakwezwa.”
15 And they were indeed bringing the infants to Him, that He should touch them: but the disciples seeing rebuked them.
Watu walimletea Yesu watoto wadogo ili awawekee mikono yake. Wanafunzi walipowaona, wakawazuia kwa maneno makali.
16 And Jesus calling them to Him, said, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Lakini Yesu akawaita kwake akisema: “Waacheni hao watoto waje kwangu, wala msiwazuie, kwa maana Ufalme wa Mungu ni kwa ajili ya watu kama hawa.
17 Truly I say unto you, whosoever may not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, can not enter into it.
Nawaambieni kweli, mtu yeyote asiyeupokea Ufalme wa Mungu kama mtoto mdogo, hataingia katika Ufalme huo.”
18 And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, Good Teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life? (aiōnios g166)
Kiongozi mmoja, Myahudi, alimwuliza Yesu, “Mwalimu mwema, nifanye nini ili niweze kuupata uzima wa milele?” (aiōnios g166)
19 And Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? No one is good, except One, God.
Yesu akamwambia, “Mbona waniita mwema? Hakuna aliye mwema ila Mungu peke yake.
20 You know the commandments, thou must not commit adultery, thou must not murder, thou must not steal, thou must not bear false witness, honor thy father and mother.
Unazijua amri: Usizini; usiue; usiibe; usitoe ushahidi wa uongo; waheshimu baba yako na mama yako.”
21 And he said, All these things have I kept from my youth.
Yeye akasema, “Hayo yote nimeyazingatia tangu ujana wangu.”
22 And Jesus hearing these things, said to him, Still one thing is lacking to thee: Sell all things whatsoever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Yesu aliposikia hayo akamwambia, “Unatakiwa bado kufanya kitu kimoja: uza kila ulicho nacho, wagawie maskini, na hivyo utakuwa na hazina yako mbinguni; halafu njoo unifuate.”
23 And hearing these things, he went away very sorrowful; for he was exceedingly rich.
Lakini huyo mtu aliposikia hayo, alihuzunika sana kwa sababu alikuwa tajiri sana.
24 Jesus seeing him said, How hardly will those having riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Yesu alipoona akihuzunika hivyo, akasema, “Jinsi gani ilivyo vigumu kwa matajiri kuingia katika Ufalme wa Mungu!
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to go into the kingdom of God.
Naam, ni rahisi zaidi kwa ngamia kupita katika tundu la sindano, kuliko tajiri kuingia katika Ufalme wa Mungu.”
26 And those hearing said, And who is able to be saved?
Wale watu waliposikia hayo, wakasema, “Nani basi, atakayeokolewa?”
27 And He said, Those things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
Yesu akajibu, “Yasiyowezekana kwa binadamu, yanawezekana kwa Mungu.”
28 And Peter said, Behold, we have left all things, and followed thee.
Naye Petro akamwuliza, “Na sisi je? Tumeacha vitu vyote tukakufuata!”
29 And He said to them, Truly I say unto you, that there is no one who has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,
Yesu akawaambia, “Kweli nawaambieni, mtu yeyote aliyeacha nyumba au mke au kaka au wazazi au watoto kwa ajili ya Ufalme wa Mungu,
31 And taking the twelve aside, He said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things which have been written by the prophets shall be perfected to the Son of man.
Yesu aliwachukua kando wale kumi na wawili, akawaambia, “Sikilizeni! Tunakwenda Yerusalemu na huko kila kitu kilichoandikwa na manabii kuhusu Mwana wa Mtu kitakamilishwa.
32 For He will be delivered to the Gentiles; and be mocked, and insulted, and spat upon:
Kwa maana atakabidhiwa kwa watu wa mataifa nao watamtendea vibaya na kumtemea mate.
33 and having scourged Him, they will kill Him; and He will arise the third day.
Watampiga mijeledi, watamuua; lakini siku ya tatu atafufuka.”
34 And they understood none of these things; and this word was hidden from them, and they did not know the things spoken.
Lakini wao hawakuelewa hata kidogo jambo hilo; walikuwa wamefichwa maana ya maneno hayo, na hawakutambua yaliyosemwa.
35 And it came to pass, while He was drawing nigh to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting by the wayside begging.
Wakati Yesu alipokaribia Yeriko, kulikuwa na mtu mmoja kipofu ameketi njiani akiomba.
36 And hearing the multitude passing by, he inquired what it might be.
Aliposikia umati wa watu ukipita aliuliza, “Kuna nini?”
37 And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene is going along.
Wakamwambia, “Yesu wa Nazareti anapita.”
38 And he cried out saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
Naye akapaza sauti akisema, “Yesu, Mwana wa Daudi, nihurumie!”
39 And the passersby continued to rebuke him, that he should keep silent: but he continued to cry out much more, O thou son of David, have mercy on me.
Wale watu waliotangulia wakamkemea wakimwambia anyamaze; lakini yeye akazidi kupaza sauti: “Mwana wa Daudi, nihurumie;”
40 And Jesus standing, commanded him to be led to Him; and he drawing nigh, He asked him,
Yesu alisimama, akaamuru wamlete mbele yake. Yule kipofu alipofika karibu, Yesu akamwuliza,
41 What do you wish that I shall do to you? And he said, Lord, that I may look up.
“Unataka nikufanyie nini?” Naye akamjibu, “Bwana, naomba nipate kuona tena.”
42 And Jesus said to him, Look up: thy faith hath saved thee.
Yesu akamwambia, “Ona! Imani yako imekuponya.”
43 And immediately he looked up, and followed Him, glorifying God: and all the people, seeing, gave praise to God.
Na mara yule aliyekuwa kipofu akapata kuona, akamfuata Yesu akimtukuza Mungu. Watu wote walipoona hayo, wakamsifu Mungu.
