Acts 15
1 Some men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."
Watu fulani walishuka kutoka Uyahudi na kuwafundisha ndugu, wakisema, “msipotahiriwa kama desturi ya Musa, hamwezi kuokolewa.”
2 Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
Wakati Paulo na Barnaba walipokuwa na mapambano na mjadala pamoja nao, ndugu waliamua kwamba Paulo, Barnaba, na wengine kadhaa waende Yerusalem kwa mitume na wazee kwa ajili ya swali hili.
3 They, being sent on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the non-Jewish people. They caused great joy to all the brothers.
Kwa hiyo, kwa kutumwa kwao na kanisa, walipitia Foinike na Samaria wakitangaza kugeuzwa nia kwa wamataifa. Walileta furaha kuu kwa ndugu wote,
4 When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
Walipokuja Yerusalem, walikaribishwa na Kanisa na mitume na wazee, na waliwasilisha taarifa ya mambo yote ambayo Mungu amefanya pamoja nao.
5 But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, "It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the Law of Moses."
Lakini watu fulani walioamini, waliokuwa katika kundi la Mafarisayo, walisimama nakusema, “ni muhimu kuwatahiri na kuwaamuru waishike sheria ya Musa.”
6 The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
Hivyo mitume na wazee walisimama pamoja kulifikiria hili swala.
7 When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe.
Baada ya majadiliano marefu, Petro alisimama na kusema kwao, “Ndugu mwatambua kwamba kitambo kizuri kilichopita Mungu alifanya chaguo kati yenu, kwamba kwa mdomo wangu Mataifa wasikie neno la injili, na kuamini.
8 God, who knows the heart, testified about them by giving the Holy Spirit, just like he did to us.
Mungu, anayefahamu mioyo, anashuhudia kwao, anawapa Roho mtakatifu, kama alivyofanya kwetu;
9 He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.
na hakutengeneza utofauti kati yetu na wao, akiifanya mioyo yao safi kwa imani.
10 Now therefore why do you tempt God, that you should put a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Kwa hiyo, kwa nini mnamjaribu Mungu kwamba muweke nira juu ya shingo za wanafunzi ambayo hata baba zetu wala sisi hatukuweza kustahimili?
11 But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are."
Lakini twaamini kwamba tutaokolewa kwa neema ya Bwana Yesu, kama walivyokuwa.”
12 And all the people kept quiet, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them.
Kusanyiko lote lilinyamaza walipokua wakimsikiliza Barnaba na Paulo walipokuwa wakitoa taarifa ya ishara na maajabu ambayo Mungu alifanya pamoja nao kati ya watu wa mataifa.
13 After they were silent, James answered, "Brothers, listen to me.
Walipoacha kuongea, Yakobo alijibu akisema, “Ndugu nisikilizeni.
14 Simeon has reported how God first visited the nations, to take out of them a people for his name.
Simoni ameelezea jinsi kwanza Mungu kwa neema aliwasaidia Mataifa ili kwamba ajipatie kutoka kwao watu kwa ajili ya jina lake.
15 This agrees with the words of the prophets. As it is written,
Maneno ya manabii yanakubaliana na hili kama lilivyoandikwa.
16 'After these things I will return; and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David that has fallen, and I will rebuild its ruins, and I will restore it,
'Baada ya mambo haya nitarudi na kuijenga tena hema ya Daudi, iliyoanguka chini; nitainua na kuhuisha uhararibifu wake,
17 that the rest of humanity may seek after the Lord, and all the nations who are called by my name, says the Lord, who makes these things
ili kwamba watu waliobaki wamtafute Bwana, pamoja na watu wa Mataifa walioitwa kwa jina langu.'
Hivi ndivyo asemavyo Bwana aliyefanya mambo haya yajulikanayo tangu enzi za zamani. (aiōn g165)
19 "Therefore my judgment is that we do not trouble those from among the non-Jewish people who turn to God,
Hivyo basi, ushauri wangu ni, kwamba tusiwapatie shida watu wa Mataifa wamgeukiao Mungu;
20 but that we write to them that they abstain from things defiled by idols, from sexual immorality, from what is strangled, and from blood.
lakini tuandike kwao kwamba wajiepushe mbali na uharibifu wa sanamu, tamaa za uasherati, na vilivyonyongwa, na damu.
21 For Moses from generations of old has in every city those who proclaim him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath."
Kutoka vizazi vya wazee kuna watu katika kila mji wahubirio na kumsoma Musa katika masinagogi kila Sabato.”
22 Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.
Kwa hiyo ikaonekana kuwa imewapendeza mitume na wazee, pamoja na kanisa lote, kumchagua Yuda aliyeitwa Barsaba, na Silas, waliokuwa viongozi wa kanisa, na kuwatuma Antiokia pamoja na Paulo na Barnaba.
23 They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the non-Jewish brothers who are in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.
Waliandika hivi, “Mitume, wazee na ndugu, kwa ndugu wa Mataifa walioko Antiokia, Shamu na Kilikia, salamu.
24 Because we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, to whom we gave no commandment;
Tulisika kwamba watu fulani ambao hatukuwapatia amri hiyo, walitoka kwetu na wamewataabisha kwa mafundisho yaletayo shida nafsini mwenu.
25 it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Kwa hiyo imeonekana vyema kwetu sote kuchagua watu na kuwatuma kwenu pamoja na wapendwa wetu Barnaba na Paulo,
26 who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
watu walio hatarisha maisha yao kwa ajili ya jina la Bwana Yesu Kristo.
27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.
Kwa hiyo tumemtuma Yuda na Sila, watawaambia mambo yayo hayo.
28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:
Kwa kuwa ilionekana vyema kwa Roho Mtakatifu na kwetu, kutoweka juu yenu mzigo mkubwa kuliko mambo haya yaliyo ya lazima:
29 that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality, from which if you keep yourselves, it will be well with you. Farewell."
kwamba mgeuke kutoka kwenye vitu vitolewavyo kwa sanamu, damu, vitu vya kunyongwa, na uasherati. Kama mtajiweka mbali na hivi, itakuwa vyema kwenu. Kwa herini.”
30 So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch, and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter.
Hivyo basi, walivyotawanyishwa, waliteremkia Antiokia; baada ya kukusanya kusanyiko pamoja, waliwasilisha barua.
31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.
Walipokua wameisoma, walifurahi kwa sababu ya kutiwa moyo.
32 Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words, and strengthened them.
Yuda na Sila, na manabii, waliwatia moyo ndugu kwa maneno mengi na kuwatia nguvu.
33 After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to those that had sent them forth.
Baada ya kukaa muda fulani huko, walitawanyishwa kwa amani kutoka kwa ndugu kwa wale waliowatuma.
34 However, Silas decided to remain there.
[ Lakini ilionekana vyema Sila kubaki huko ]
35 And Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord, with many others also.
Lakini Paulo na wengine walikaa Antiokia pamoja na wengine wengi, ambapo walifundisha na kuhubiri neno la Bwana.
36 After some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us return now and visit our brothers in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing."
Baada ya siku kadhaa Paulo alisema kwa Barnaba, “Na turudi sasa na kuwatembelea ndugu katika kila mji tulipohubiri neno la Bwana, na kuwaona walivyo.
37 Barnabas planned to take John, who was called Mark, with them also.
Barnaba alihitaji pia kumchukua pamoja nao Yohana aliyeitwa Marko.
38 But Paul did not think that it was a good idea to take with them someone who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia, and did not go with them to do the work.
Lakini Paulo alifikiria haikuwa vizuri kumchukua Marko, aliyewaacha huko Pamfilia na hakuendelea nao katika kazi.
39 Then the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away to Cyprus,
Kisha hapo kukatokea mabishano makubwa kwa hiyo walitengana, na Barnaba alimchukua Marko na kusafiri kwa meli mpaka Kipro,
40 but Paul chose Silas, and went out, being commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
Lakini Paulo alimchagua Sila na kuondoka, baada ya kukabidhiwa na ndugu katika neema ya Bwana.
41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Na alienda kupitia Shamu na Kilikia, akiimarisha makanisa.
