Acts 9
1 But Saul, yet breathing out threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Lakini Sauli, aliendelea kusema vitisho hata vya kifo kwa wanafunzi wa Bwana, alikwenda kwa kuhani mkuu
2 and asked of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any who were of this way of belief, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
na kumwomba barua kwa ajili ya masinagogi huko Dameski, ili kwamba akimpata mtu aliye katika Njia ile, awe mwanaume au mwanamke, awafunge na kuwaleta Yerusalemu.
3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus; and suddenly there shone around a him a light from heaven;
Hata alipokuwa akisafiri, ilitokea kwamba alipokaribia Dameski, ghafla ikamwangaza kotekote nuru kutoka mbinguni,'
4 and he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
naye akaanguka chini na akasikia sauti ikimwambia,”Sauli, Sauli, mbona wanitesa mimi?”
5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he answered, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.
Sauli akajibu, U nani wewe Bwana? Bwana akasema, “Mimi ndiye Yesu unayeniudhi;
6 But arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
Lakini inuka, ingia mjini, nawe utaambiwa yakupasayo kutenda
7 And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but seeing no one.
Wale watu waliosafiri pamoja na Sauli wakatulia kimya, wakisikiliza sauti, wasione mtu.
8 And Saul arose from the earth; but when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing; and they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
Sauli akainuka katika nchi na alipofungua macho yake, hakuweza kuona kitu, wakamshika mkono wakamleta mpaka Dameski.
9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
Kwa siku tatu haoni, hali, wala hanywi.
10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias, and to him the Lord said in a vision, Ananias! And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
Basi palikuwapo mwanafunzi Dameski jina lake Anania, Bwana alisema naye katika maono, “Anania.” Na akasema, “Tazama, nipo hapa, Bwana.
11 And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus; for lo! he prayeth,
“Bwana akamwambia, “Inuka uenda zako katika mtaa uitwao Nyofu, na katika nyumba ya Yuda na ukaulize mtu kutoka Tarso aitwaye Sauli; maana angali anaomba;
12 and hath seen a man, named Ananias, coming in and putting his hand on him, that he might receive sight.
na alimwona katika maono mtu jina lake Anania akiingia na kumwekea mikono juu yake ili kwamba apate kuona.
13 But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how great evils he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem.
Lakini Anania akajibu, “Bwana, nimesikia habari za mtu huyu kwa watu wengi, kwa kiasi gani alivyowatendea mabaya watakatifu wa huko Yerusalemu;
14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
Hapa ana mamlaka kutoka kwa kuhani mkuu kumkamata kila mmoja anayeliitia jina lako.
15 But the Lord said to him, Go; for this man is to me a chosen vessel, to bear my name before nations, and kings, and the sons of Israel.
Lakini Bwana akamwambia, “Nenda, kwa maana yeye ni chombo teule kwangu, alichukue jina langu mbele ya Mataifa na wafalme na wana wa Israeli.
16 For I myself will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.
Maana nitawaonesha yalivyo mengi yatakayompasa kuteswa kwa ajili ya jina langu”.
17 And Ananias went away, and entered the house; and putting his hands on him, he said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus who appeared to thee in the way thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayst receive sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Anania akaenda, akaingia mle nyumbani; Akamwekea mikono akasema, Ndugu Sauli, Bwana Yesu, aliyekutokea katika njia ulipokuwa unakuja, amenituma upate kuona tena na ujazwe Roho Mtakatifu.
18 And immediately there fell off from his eyes as it were scales; and he received sight, and arose, and was baptized.
Ghafla vikaanguka machoni pake vitu kama magamba, akapata kuona, akasimama, akabatizwa; akala chakula na kupata nguvu.
19 And having taken some food he was strengthened. And he was some days with the disciples in Damascus.
Akakaa pamoja na wanafunzi huko Dameski kwa siku nyingi.
20 And immediately he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
Wakati huo huo akamtangaza Yesu katika masinagogi, akisema kwamba yeye ni Mwana wa Mungu.
21 And all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that destroyed in Jerusalem those who called on this name? And he hath come hither for this purpose, that he may bring them bound to the chief priests.
Na wote waliosikia walishangaa na kusema, “Siyo mtu huyu aliyewaharibu wote walioita Jina hili huko Yerusalemu? Na hapa alikuja kwa kusudi la kuwafunga na kuwapeleka kwa makuhani.”
22 But Saul gained still more strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Lakini Sauli aliwezeshwa kuhubiri na kuwafanya Wayahudi waliokaa Dameski wachanganyikiwe na kuthibitisha ya kuwa huyu ndiye Kristo.
23 But after many days had passed, the Jews took counsel together to kill him;
Baada ya siku nyingi, Wayahudi wakafanya shauri pamoja ili wamuue.
24 but their plot became known to Saul; and they were even watching the gates day and night to kill him.
Lakini mpango wao ukajulikana na Sauli. Wakamvizia mlangoni mchana na usiku wapate kumuua.
25 But his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.
Lakini wanafunzi wake wakamchukua usiku wakamshusha kupitia ukutani, wakamtelemsha chini katika kapu.
26 And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples; and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
Na Sauli alipofika Yerusalemu, alijaribu kujiunga na wanafunzi lakini walikuwa wakimuogopa, wasisadiki kuwa yeye ni mwanafunzi.
27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that he had spoken to him, and hew he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
Lakini Barnaba akamchukua na kumpeleka kwa mitume, Na akawaeleza jinsi Sauli alivyomuona Bwana njiani na Bwana alivyosema nae, na jinsi Sauli alivyohubiri kwa ujasiri kwa jina la Yesu huko Dameski.
28 And he was with them going in and out at Jerusalem,
Alikutana nao walipoingia na kutoka Yerusalemu. Akanena kwa ujasiri kwa jina la Bwana Yesu,
29 speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. And he often spoke and disputed with the Hellenists; but they were endeavoring to slay him.
akihojiana na Wayahudi wa Kiyunani lakini wakijaribu mara kwa mara kumuua.
30 But the brethren obtaining knowledge of it, brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
Wakati ndugu walipojua jambo hilo, wakamchukua mpaka Kaisaria, na wampeleke aende Tarso.
31 The church therefore throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being built up, and walking in the fear of the Lord; and by the exhortation of the Holy Spirit it was greatly increased.
Basi kanisa lote katika Uyahudi, Galilaya na Samaria, lilikuwa na amani, na likajengwa, na kutembea katika hofu ya Bwana na faraja ya Roho Mtakatifu, kanisa likakua kwa kuongezeka idadi.
32 And it came to pass, that as Peter went through the whole country, he came down also to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.
Kisha ilitokea Petro alipokuwa akizungukazunguka pande zote za mkoa, akawateremkia waumini waishio katika mji wa Lida.
33 And there he found a certain man named AEneas, who had lain on a bed eight years, and was palsied.
Akamuona huko mtu mmoja jina lake Ainea, mtu huyo amekuwa kitandani miaka minane; maana alikuwa amepooza.
34 And Peter said to him, AEneas, Jesus the Christ healeth thee; arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
Petro akamwambia, “Ainea, Yesu Kristo akuponye; Amka na ujitandikia kitanda chako,” Mara akaamka.
35 And all that dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord.
Na watu wote waliokaa Lida na Sharoni walipomuona mtu huyo, walimgeukia Bwana.
36 Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.
Palikuwa na mwanafunzi Yafa aitwaye Tabitha, ambalo lilitafsiriwa kama “Dorcas” Huyu mwanamke alijaa kazi njema na matendo ya rehema aliyoyafanya kwa maskini.
37 And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.
Ilitokea katika siku hizo aliugua na akafa; walipomsafisha, walimpandisha chumba cha juu na kumlaza.
38 And as Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent to him two men with the entreaty, Do not delay to come to us.
Kwa vile Lida ilikuwa karibu na Yafa, na wanafunzi walisikia kwamba Petro alikuwa huko, waliwatuma watu wawili kwake, wakimsihi, “Njoo kwetu bila kuchelewa”.
39 Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows came to him weeping, and showing the coats and cloaks which Dorcas made while she was with them.
Petro akaamka na akaondoka pamoja nao. Alipofika, walimleta katika chumba cha juu. Na wajane wote walisimama karibu naye wakilia, wakimwonyesha koti na nguo ambazo Dorcas aliwashonea wakati akiwa pamoja nao.
40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and seeing Peter, she sat up.
Petro akawatoa wote nje ya chumba, akapiga magoti akaomba, kisha akaugekia mwili, akasema, “Tabitha, amka”. Akafungua macho yake na alipomwona Petro akakaa chini.
41 And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.
Kisha Petro akampa mkono wake akamwinua, na alipowaita waamini na wajane, akawakabidhi kwao akiwa hai
42 And it became known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
Jambo hili likajulikana Yafa yote, na watu wengi wakamwamini Bwana.
43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.
Ilitokea Petro akakaa siku nyingi Yafa pamoja na mtu aitwaye Simoni, mtengeneza ngozi.
