Luke 2
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
Sel ajal andis keiser Augustus välja seaduse, et Rooma impeeriumis tuleb kõiki hõlmav rahvaloendus.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
See oli esimene rahvaloendus Süüria maavalitseja Küreeniuse ajal.
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Niisiis läks igaüks oma linna end kirja panema.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David: )
Joosep põlvnes kuningas Taavetist, seepärast lahkus ta Galileas asuvast Naatsaretist, et minna Juudamaale Petlemma, Taaveti linna.
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Ta läks end sinna kirja panema koos Maarjaga, kes oli temaga kihlatud ja lapseootel.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Kui nad seal olid, jõudis kätte lapsesaamise aeg.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Maarja tõi ilmale oma esmasündinud poja, mähkis ta riidelappidesse ja asetas sõime, sest võõrastemajas ei olnud vabu tube.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Seal lähedal olid mõned karjased öösel väljadel ja valvasid oma karja.
9 And, see, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Neile ilmus Issanda ingel ja Issanda hiilgus paistis nende ümber. Nad kohkusid üliväga!
10 And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
„Ärge kartke!“ütles ingel neile. „Tulin teile tooma head uudist, mis rõõmustab kõiki inimesi.
11 For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
Täna sündis teile siin, Taaveti linnas, Päästja. Ta on Messias, Issand.
12 And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Te tunnete ta ära selle märgi järgi: te leiate lapse riidelappidesse mähitud ja sõimes lebamas.“
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Äkki ilmus palju taevaseid olevusi, kes ülistasid Jumalat, öeldes:
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
„Au olgu taeva Jumalale ja maa peal rahu inimestele, kes on talle meele järele!“
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.
Pärast seda kui inglid olid lahkunud ja tagasi taevasse läinud, ütlesid karjased üksteisele: „Lähme Petlemma ja vaatame, mis on toimunud sellega seoses, millest Issand meile rääkis.“
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Nad kiirustasid sinna ning leidsid Maarja, Joosepi ja lapse, kes lamas sõimes.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
Kui nad olid seda ise näinud, siis levitasid nad uudist toimunust ja sellest, mida oli neile selle lapse kohta räägitud.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
Kõik, kes seda kuulsid, olid karjaste jutust hämmastunud.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
Kuid Maarja pidas hoolikalt meeles kõik, mis oli juhtunud, ning mõtles selle peale sageli.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told to them.
Karjased läksid tagasi oma karja valvama ning ülistasid ja tänasid Jumalat kõige eest, mida nad olid kuulnud ja näinud, sest kõik oli just nii, nagu neile oli öeldud.
21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Kaheksa päeva pärast oli aeg laps ümber lõigata ja talle pandi nimeks Jeesus. See oli nimi, mille ingel oli andnud enne, kui ema oli lapseootele jäänud.
22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
Kui nende puhastusaeg vastavalt Moosese seadusele lõppes, viisid Joosep ja Maarja ta Jeruusalemma, et teda Issanda ette tuua,
23 (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; )
nagu Issanda seadus ütleb: „Kõik esmasündinud pojad tuleb Issandale pühitseda.“
24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
Seal tõid nad ohvri, nagu Jumala seadus määrab, „paari turteltuvisid või kaks noort tuvi“.
25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was on him.
Tol ajal elas Jeruusalemmas mees nimega Siimeon. Siimeon tegi seda, mis oli hea, ja ta oli väga vaga. Ta ootas pikisilmi Iisraeli lootust ja Püha Vaim oli tema peal.
26 And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Püha Vaim oli talle näidanud, et ta ei sure enne, kui on näinud Issanda Messiat.
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
Vaimu juhtimist järgides läks ta templisse. Kui Jeesuse vanemad tõid väikese poisi, et teda pühendada, nagu Seadus nõudis,
28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
võttis Siimeon Jeesuse sülle, tänas Jumalat ja ütles:
29 Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word:
„Issand ja Õpetaja, nüüd saad oma sulasel lasta rahus surra, nagu sa tõotasid,
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
sest ma olen ise näinud sinu päästet,
31 Which you have prepared before the face of all people;
mille sa oled kõigi jaoks valmistanud.
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
Ta on valgus, mis näitab rahvastele sind, sinu rahva Iisraeli hiilgust.“
33 And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him.
Jeesuse isa ja ema olid rabatud sellest, mida Siimeon tema kohta ütles.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
Seejärel Siimeon õnnistas neid ja ütles Jeesuse emale Maarjale: „Määratud on, et selle lapse tõttu paljud Iisraelis langevad ja paljud tõusevad. Ta on märk Jumalalt, mille paljud hülgavad,
35 (Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also, ) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
näidates sellega, mida nad tegelikult mõtlevad. Aga sina tunned, nagu tungiks mõõk otse sinust läbi.“
36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
Jeruusalemmas elas ka naisprohvet Hanna. Ta oli Aaseri suguharust, Penueli tütar, ning ta oli väga vana. Ta oli olnud abielus seitse aastat
37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
ning oli siis leseks jäänud. Ta oli kaheksakümne nelja aastane. Ta veetis aega templis Jumalat ülistades, paastudes ja palvetades.
38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
Just siis tuli ta nende juurde ja hakkas Jumalat kiitma. Ta kõneles Jeesusest kõigile, kes ootasid seda aega, mil Jumal Jeruusalemma vabastab.
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Kui nad olid täitnud kõik, mida Jumala seadus nõudis, läksid nad tagasi oma kodulinna Naatsaretti Galileas.
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was on him.
Laps kasvas tugevaks ja oli väga arukas. Jumala õnnistus oli temaga.
41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
Jeesuse vanemad rändasid igal aastal paasapühaks Jeruusalemma.
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Kui Jeesus oli kaheteistkümneaastane, läksid nad pühadele nagu alati.
43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
Kui pühad olid läbi ja oli aeg koju naasta, jäi poiss Jeesus Jeruusalemma, kuid tema vanemad ei teadnud seda.
44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
Nad oletasid, et ta oli koos kõigi teistega koju rändamas. Kui päev oli möödunud, hakkasid nad teda sõprade ja sugulaste juurest otsima.
45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
Kui nad ei suutnud teda leida, läksid nad tagasi Jeruusalemma, et teda seal otsida.
46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
Alles kolme päeva pärast leidsid nad ta templist. Ta istus vaimulike õpetajate keskel, kuulas neid ja esitas neile küsimusi.
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Kõik, kes kuulsid teda rääkimas, olid tema arusaamisest ja vastustest üllatunud.
48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Son, why have you thus dealt with us? behold, your father and I have sought you sorrowing.
Tema vanemad olid täiesti segaduses, kui nad nägid, mida ta teeb. Ema küsis talt: „Poeg, miks sa meiega niimoodi käitusid? Su isa ja mina oleme end haigeks muretsenud! Oleme sind igalt poolt otsinud!“
49 And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father’s business?
„Miks te mind otsisite?“vastas Jeesus. „Kas te ei teadnud, et ma peaksin olema siin, oma Isa kojas?“
50 And they understood not the saying which he spoke to them.
Aga nad ei saanud aru, mida ta sellega mõtles.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Siis läks ta koos nendega tagasi Naatsaretti ja tegi seda, mida tal kästi. Tema ema pani hoolega tähele kõike, mis oli juhtunud.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Jeesus kasvas ja sai järjest targemaks ja tugevamaks ning oli Jumala ja inimeste soosingus.
