John 1
1 Originally, was, the Word, and, the Word, was, with God; and, the Word, was, God.
Mwanzoni kulikuwako Neno, na Neno alikuwa pamoja na Mungu, na Neno alikuwa Mungu.
2 The same, was originally, with God.
Huyu, Neno, Mwanzoni alikuwa pamoja na Mungu.
3 All things, through him, came into existence, and, without him, came into existence, not even one thing: that which hath come into existence,
Vitu vyote vilifanyika kupitia yeye, na pasipo yeye hakuna hata kitu kimoja kilichokuwa kimefanyika.
4 in him, was, life, and, the life, was, the light of men.—
Ndani yake kulikuwa uzima, na huo uzima ulikuwa nuru ya wanadamu wote.
5 And, the light, in the darkness, shineth; and, the darkness, thereof, laid not hold.
Nuru yang'aa gizani, wala giza halikuizimisha.
6 There arose a man, sent from God, whose name was, John:
Palikuwa na mtu aliyetumwa kutoka kwa Mungu, ambaye jina lake alikuwa Yohana.
7 The same, came, for a witness, That he might bear witness, concerning the light, that, all, might believe, through him.
Alikuja kama shahidi kushuhudia kuhusu ile nuru, ili kwamba wote waweze kuamini kupitia yeye.
8 He, was not the light, —but, that he might bear witness concerning the light,
Yohana hakuwa ile nuru, bali alikuja ili ashuhudie kuhusu ile nuru
9 It, was—The real light that enlighteneth every man—Coming into the world.
Hiyo ilikuwa nuru ya kweli ambayo ilikuwa inakuja katika dunia nayo humtia nuru kila mmoja
10 In the world, he was, and, the world, through him, came into existence, and, the world, knew him not.
Alikuwa katika dunia, na dunia iliumbwa kupitia yeye, na dunia haikumjua.
11 Into his own possessions, he came, and, his own people, received him not home.
Alikuja kwa vitu vyake, na watu wake hawakumpokea.
12 But, as many as did receive him, he gave, unto them, authority, children of God, to become, —unto them who were believing on his name:
Bali kwa wale wengi waliompokea, ambao waliamini jina lake, kwa hao aliwapa haki ya kuwa wana wa Mungu,
13 Who—not of bloods, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but—of God, were born.
Ambao walizaliwa, sio kwa damu, wala kwa mapenzi ya mwili, wala kwa mapenzi ya mtu, bali kwa Mungu mwenyewe.
14 And, the Word, became, flesh, and pitched his tent among us, and we gazed upon his glory, —a glory, as an Only-begotten from his Father. Full of favour and truth.
Naye Neno alifanyika mwili na akaishi miongoni mwetu, tumeuona utukufu wake, utukufu kama wa mtu pekee wa kipekee aliyekuja kutoka kwa Baba, amejaa neema na kweli.
15 (John beareth witness concerning him, and hath cried aloud, saying—the same, was he that said—He who, after me, was coming, before me, hath advanced; because, my Chief, was he.)
Yohana alishuhudia kuhusu yeye, na alipaza sauti akisema, “Huyu ndiye ambaye nilisema habari zake nikisema, “Yule ajaye baada yangu ni mkuu kuliko mimi, kwa sababu amekuwako kabla yangu.”
16 Because, out of his fulness, we all, received, even favour over against favour.
Kwa kuwa kutoka katika utimilifu wake, sisi sote tumepokea bure kipawa baada ya kipawa.
17 Because, the law, through Moses, was given, favour and truth, through Jesus Christ, came into existence.
Kwa kuwa sheria ililetwa kupitia Musa. Neema na kweli vilikuja kupitia Yesu Kristo.
18 No one, hath seen, God, at any time: An Only Begotten God, The One existing within the bosom of the Father, He, hath interpreted [him].
Hakuna mwanadamu aliyemwona Mungu wakati wowote. Mtu pekee ambaye ni Mungu, aliye katika kifua cha Baba, amemfanya yeye ajulikane.
19 And, this, is the witness of John, when the Jews sent forth unto him, out of Jerusalem, priests and Levites, —that they might question him—Who art, thou?
Na huu ndio ushuhuda wa Yohana wakati makuhani na walawi waliotumwa kwake na Wayahudi kumwuliza, “Wewe ni nani?”
20 and he confessed, and did not deny, —and he confessed—I, am not, the Christ;
Bila kusitasita na hakukana, bali alijibu, “Mimi sio Kristo.”
21 and they questioned him—What then? Art, thou, Elijah? and he saith—I am not; The prophet, art, thou? and he answered—No!
Hivyo wakamuuliza, “kwa hiyo wewe ni nani sasa?” Wewe ni Eliya? Akasema, “Mimi siye.” Wakasema, Wewe ni nabii? Akajibu,” Hapana.”
22 So they said unto him—Who, art thou? that, an answer, we may give, unto them who sent us, —What sayest thou, concerning thyself?
Kisha wakamwambia, “Wewe ni nani, ili kwamba tuwape jibu waliotutuma”? Wajishuhudiaje wewe mwenyewe?”
23 He said—I, am a Voice, of one crying aloud; —In the desert, make ye straight, the way of the Lord: according as said Isaiah the prophet.
Akasema, “Mimi ni sauti yake aliaye nyikani: 'Inyosheni njia ya Bwana,' kama nabii Isaya alivyosema.”
24 And they had been sent forth from among the Pharisees;
Basi kulikuwa na watu wametumwa pale kutoka kwa Mafarisayo. Wakamuuliza na kusema,
25 and they questioned him, and said unto him—Why, then, dost thou immerse, —if, thou, art not, the Christ, nor Elijah, nor, the Prophet?
“Kwa nini unabatiza basi kama wewe sio Kristo wala Eliya wala nabii?”
26 John answered them, saying—I, immerse, in water. In the midst of you, standeth one, whom, ye, know not; —
Yohana aliwajibu akisema, “Ninabatiza kwa maji. Hata hivyo, miongoni mwenu anasimama mtu msiyemtambua.
27 after me, coming: —Of whom, I, am not worthy that I should unloose the thong of the sandal.
Huyu ndiye ajaye baada yangu. Mimi sisitahili kulegeza kamba za viatu vyake.”
28 These things, in Bethany, came to pass, beyond the Jordan, where John was, immersing.
Mambo haya yalitendeka huko Bethania, ng'ambo ya Yordani, mahali ambapo Yohana alikuwa akibatiza.
29 On the morrow, he beholdeth Jesus, coming unto him, and saith—See! the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world.
Siku iliyofuata Yohana alimwona Yesu akija kwake akasema, “Tazama mwanakondoo wa Mungu aichukuae dhambi ya ulimwengu!
30 This, is he, of whom, I, said—After me, cometh a man, who, before me, hath advanced, because, my Chief, was he.
huyu ndiye niliyesema habari zake nikisema, “Yeye ajaye nyuma yangu ni mkuu kuliko mimi, kwa kuwa alikuwa kabla yangu.'
31 And, I, knew him not, but, that he might be manifested unto Israel, therefore, came, I, in water, immersing.
Sikumtambua yeye, lakini ilifanyika hivyo ili kwamba afunuliwe katika Israeli, kwamba nilikuja nikibatiza kwa maji.”
32 And John bare witness, saying—I have gazed upon the Spirit, descending like a dove, out of heaven, —and it abode upon him.
Yohana alishuhudia, “Niliona Roho akishuka kutoka mbinguni mfano wa hua, na ilibaki juu yake.
33 And, I, knew him not, —but, he that sent me to immerse in water, he, unto me, said—Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the Spirit descending and abiding upon him, the same, is he that immerseth in Holy Spirit.
Mimi sikumtambua lakini yeye aliyenituma ili nibatize kwa maji aliniambia, 'yule ambaye utaona Roho akishuka na kukaa juu yake, Huyo ndiye abatizaye kwa Roho Mtakatifu.'
34 I, therefore, have seen, and borne witness—That, this, is, the, Son of God.
Nimeona na nimeshuhudia kwamba huyu ni Mwana wa Mungu.”
35 On the morrow, again, was John standing, and, from among his disciples, two;
Tena siku iliyofuata Yohana alikuwa amesimama pamoja na wanafunzi wake wawili,
36 and, looking at Jesus walking, he saith—See! the Lamb of God!
walimwona Yesu akitembea na Yohana akasema, “Tazama, Mwana kondoo wa Mungu!”
37 and the two disciples hearkened unto him speaking, and they followed Jesus.
Wanafunzi wawili walimsikia Yohana akisema haya wakamfuata Yesu.
38 But Jesus, turning, and looking at them following, saith unto them—What seek ye? And, they, said unto him—Rabbi! which meaneth, when translated, Teacher, Where abidest thou?
Tena Yesu aligeuka na kuwaona wanafunzi wale wakimfuata, na akawambia, “Mnataka nini?” Wakajibu, “Rabbi, (maana yake 'mwalimu,' unaishi wapi?”
39 He saith unto them—Be coming, and ye shall see. They came, therefore, and saw where he abode, and, with him, they abode that day. It was about the tenth, hour.
Akawambia, “Njooni na mwone.”Kisha walikwenda na kuona mahali alipokuwa akiishi; walikaa pamoja naye siku hiyo, kwa kuwa ilikuwa yapata kama saa kumi hivi.
40 One of the two that heard from John and followed him, was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter.
Mmoja wa wale wawili waliomsikia Yohana akiongea na kisha kumfuata Yesu alikuwa ni Andrea, ndugu yake Simoni Petro.
41 The same findeth, first, his own brother Simon, and saith unto him—We have found the Messiah! which is, when translated, Anointed.
Akamwona ndugu yake Simoni na akamwambia, “Tumempata Masihi” (ambayo inatafsiriwa Kristo).
42 He led him unto Jesus. Jesus, looking at him, said—Thou, art Simon, the son of John, —thou, shalt be called, Cephas; which is to be translated, Peter.
Akamleta kwa Yesu. Yesu akamtazama na akasema, “Wewe ni Simoni mwana wa Yohana” utaitwa Kefa,” (maana yake 'Petro').
43 On the morrow, he desired to go forth into Galilee. And Jesus findeth Philip, and saith unto him—Be following me!
Siku iliyofuata wakati Yesu alipotaka kuondoka kwenda Galilaya, alimpata Filipo na akamwambia, “Nifuate mimi.”
44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.
Filipo alikuwa ni mwenyeji wa Bethsaida, mji wa Andrea na Petro.
45 Philip, findeth, Nathanael, and saith unto him—Him, of whom wrote Moses in the law, and the Prophets, have we found.—Jesus, son of Joseph, him from Nazareth!
Filipo alimpata Nathanaeli na kumwambia, Tumempata yule ambaye Musa aliandika habari zake katika sheria na Manabii. Yesu mwana wa Yusufu, kutoka Nazareti.
46 And Nathanael said unto him—Out of Nazareth, can any good thing come? Philip saith unto him—Come, and see!
Nathanaeli akamwambia, “Je kitu chema chaweza kutokea Nazareti?” Filipo akamwambia, Njoo na uone.”
47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming unto him, and saith concerning him—See! Truly, an Israelite, in whom is no guile.
Yesu akamwona Nathanaeli akija kwake na akasema, “Tazama, Mwisraeli kweli kweli asiye na udanganyifu ndani yake!”
48 Nathanael saith unto him—Whence, dost thou, know, me? Jesus answered, and said unto him—Before Philip called thee, —when thou wast under the fig-tree, I saw thee.
Nathanaeli akamwambia, “Umenifahamuje mimi?” Yesu akajibu na akamwambia, “Kabla Filipo hajakuita ulipokuwa chini ya mtini, nalikuona.”
49 Nathanael answered him—Rabbi! thou, art, the Son of God: Thou, art, King, of Israel.
Nathanaeli akajibu, “Rabi wewe u Mwana wa Mungu! Wewe ni Mfalme wa Israeli”!
50 Jesus answered, and said unto him—Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig-tree, believest thou? A greater thing than these, shalt thou see!
Yesu akajibu akamwambia, Kwa sababu nilikuambia 'nilikuona chini ya mtini' je waamini? utaona matendo makubwa kuliko haya.”
51 And he saith unto him—Verily, verily, I say unto you: Ye shall see heaven—when set open, and, the messengers of God, ascending and descending unto the Son of Man.
Yesu akasema, “Amini amini nawambieni mtaziona mbingu zikifunguka, na kuwaona malaika wakipanda na kushuka juu ya Mwana wa Adamu.”
