Luke 1
1 My noble [friend] Theophilus, many people saw the things that [Jesus] did while he was with us, from the time when he started [MTY] [his ministry]. They served God [by teaching people] the message [about the Lord Jesus]. Many of those who heard what they taught wrote down for us accounts of the things that [Jesus did from the time when] he began [his ministry].
Plusieurs ayant entrepris de composer un récit des événements qui se sont accomplis parmi nous,
suivant ce que nous ont transmis ceux qui ont été des témoins oculaires dès le commencement et sont devenus des ministres de la parole,
3 I myself have studied these accounts carefully. So I decided that it would be good for me also to write for you [(sg)] an accurate account of these matters.
il m’a aussi semblé bon, après avoir fait des recherches exactes sur toutes ces choses depuis leur origine, de te les exposer par écrit d’une manière suivie, excellent Théophile,
4 I want you to know the truth about what you have been taught {what others have taught you}.
afin que tu reconnaisses la certitude des enseignements que tu as reçus.
5 When King Herod [the Great ruled] Judea [district], there was a [Jewish] priest named Zechariah. He belonged to the [group of priests called] the Abijah group. He and his wife Elizabeth were both descended from the [first priest of Israel], Aaron.
Du temps d’Hérode, roi de Judée, il y avait un sacrificateur, nommé Zacharie, de la classe d’Abia; sa femme était d’entre les filles d’Aaron, et s’appelait Élisabeth.
6 [God considered that] both of them were righteous, because they constantly completely obeyed everything that God had commanded.
Tous deux étaient justes devant Dieu, observant d’une manière irréprochable tous les commandements et toutes les ordonnances du Seigneur.
7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth had been unable to bear children. Furthermore, she and her husband were very old.
Ils n’avaient point d’enfants, parce qu’Élisabeth était stérile; et ils étaient l’un et l’autre avancés en âge.
8 One day [Zechariah’s] group was doing their work [in the Temple in Jerusalem], and he was serving as a priest in God’s presence.
Or, pendant qu’il s’acquittait de ses fonctions devant Dieu, selon le tour de sa classe, il fut appelé par le sort,
9 Following their custom, [the other priests] chose him by lot to enter the Lord’s temple and burn incense.
d’après la règle du sacerdoce, à entrer dans le temple du Seigneur pour offrir le parfum.
10 While he was burning the incense, many people were outside [in the courtyard], praying.
Toute la multitude du peuple était dehors en prière, à l’heure du parfum.
11 Then an angel whom God had [sent] appeared to him. The angel was standing at the right side of the place [where the priests burned] incense.
Alors un ange du Seigneur apparut à Zacharie, et se tint debout à droite de l’autel des parfums.
12 When Zechariah saw the angel, he was startled and became very afraid.
Zacharie fut troublé en le voyant, et la frayeur s’empara de lui.
13 But the angel said to him, “Zechariah, do not be afraid! When you [(sg)] prayed [asking God for a son] (OR, [that God would send the Messiah]), God heard what you prayed. [So] your wife Elizabeth shall bear a son. You must name him John.
Mais l’ange lui dit: Ne crains point, Zacharie; car ta prière a été exaucée. Ta femme Élisabeth t’enfantera un fils, et tu lui donneras le nom de Jean.
14 He will cause you to be very happy, and many other people will also be happy because he is born.
Il sera pour toi un sujet de joie et d’allégresse, et plusieurs se réjouiront de sa naissance.
15 God will consider him to be very important. He must never drink wine or any other alcoholic drink, [in order that he will be completely dedicated to God]. He will be controlled by the Holy Spirit {The Holy Spirit will control him} from before he is born.
Car il sera grand devant le Seigneur. Il ne boira ni vin, ni liqueur enivrante, et il sera rempli de l’Esprit-Saint dès le sein de sa mère;
16 He will [persuade] many people in Israel to turn away [from their sins and please] the Lord their God.
il ramènera plusieurs des fils d’Israël au Seigneur, leur Dieu;
17 As [God’s] Spirit enables him [to preach] powerfully as [the prophet] Elijah did, he will precede [the Messiah]. He will cause parents [SYN] to act [peacefully] toward their children [again]. He will cause [many] people who do not obey [God to hear and obey] the wise things that righteous people [tell them]. He will do this in order to help [many] people to be ready when the Lord [comes].”
il marchera devant Dieu avec l’esprit et la puissance d’Élie, pour ramener les cœurs des pères vers les enfants, et les rebelles à la sagesse des justes, afin de préparer au Seigneur un peuple bien disposé.
18 Then Zechariah said to the angel, “I am very old, and my wife is also so old [that she cannot bear a child. So] (I cannot [believe] that what you [(sg)] said [will happen]!/how can I [believe] that what you [(sg)] said [will happen]?) [RHQ]”
Zacharie dit à l’ange: A quoi reconnaîtrai-je cela? Car je suis vieux, et ma femme est avancée en âge.
19 Then the angel said to him, “I am [God’s chief angel], Gabriel! [I do what God tells me, because] I constantly am in God’s presence! I was sent {[He] sent me} to tell you [(sg)] something good [that is going to happen to you].
L’ange lui répondit: Je suis Gabriel, je me tiens devant Dieu; j’ai été envoyé pour te parler, et pour t’annoncer cette bonne nouvelle.
20 What I have told you will certainly happen at the time [God decides], but you did not believe what I told you. So now [God will make] you will be unable to talk until the day [your son is born]”!
Et voici, tu seras muet, et tu ne pourras parler jusqu’au jour où ces choses arriveront, parce que tu n’as pas cru à mes paroles, qui s’accompliront en leur temps.
21 While [Zechariah and the angel] were talking, the people [in the courtyard] were waiting for Zechariah [to come out]. They wondered, “Why is he staying in the Temple for such a long time?”
Cependant, le peuple attendait Zacharie, s’étonnant de ce qu’il restait si longtemps dans le temple.
22 When Zechariah came out, he was not able to speak to the people. Because he could not talk, he made motions with his hands [to try to convey what had happened]. Then they realized that he had seen (a vision [from God]/something that [God] showed him) while he was in the Temple.
Quand il sortit, il ne put leur parler, et ils comprirent qu’il avait eu une vision dans le temple; il leur faisait des signes, et il resta muet.
23 When Zechariah’s time to work [as a priest in the Temple] was finished, he [left Jerusalem and] returned to his home.
Lorsque ses jours de service furent écoulés, il s’en alla chez lui.
24 Some time later his wife Elizabeth became pregnant [EUP]. She did not leave their house for five months, [because she knew that people would laugh at her if she told them that she was pregnant].
Quelque temps après, Élisabeth, sa femme, devint enceinte. Elle se cacha pendant cinq mois, disant:
25 But she thought, “God has enabled me to become pregnant. He has pitied me and I will no longer be ashamed [because I have no children]!”
C’est la grâce que le Seigneur m’a faite, quand il a jeté les yeux sur moi pour ôter mon opprobre parmi les hommes.
26 When Elizabeth had been [pregnant] [EUP] [for almost] six months, the angel Gabriel was sent by God {God sent the angel Gabriel} [again].
Au sixième mois, l’ange Gabriel fut envoyé par Dieu dans une ville de Galilée, appelée Nazareth,
27 [This time] he went to Nazareth [town] in Galilee [district], to a virgin whose name was Mary. It had been {[Her parents] had} promised that she would marry a man named Joseph, who was descended from [King] David.
auprès d’une vierge fiancée à un homme de la maison de David, nommé Joseph. Le nom de la vierge était Marie.
28 The angel greeted her and said, “(The Lord/God) is with you [(sg)] and you will be greatly blessed {[has decided to] greatly bless you}!”
L’ange entra chez elle, et dit: Je te salue, toi à qui une grâce a été faite; le Seigneur est avec toi.
29 But Mary was very confused [when she heard] that. She wondered what [the angel meant] by these words.
Troublée par cette parole, Marie se demandait ce que pouvait signifier une telle salutation.
30 Then the angel said to her, “Mary, God is very pleased with you [(sg)], so do not be afraid.
L’ange lui dit: Ne crains point, Marie; car tu as trouvé grâce devant Dieu.
31 You will become pregnant and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus.
Et voici, tu deviendras enceinte, et tu enfanteras un fils, et tu lui donneras le nom de Jésus.
32 He will become great. He will be called {[People will] call him} (the Son of God/the man who is also God). God, the Lord, will make him a king [MTY] as his ancestor [King] David was.
Il sera grand et sera appelé Fils du Très-Haut, et le Seigneur Dieu lui donnera le trône de David, son père.
33 He will be the King of [the] Jews, the descendants [MTY] of [your ancestor] Jacob, forever. He will rule as king forever!” (aiōn g165)
Il régnera sur la maison de Jacob éternellement, et son règne n’aura point de fin. (aiōn g165)
34 Then Mary said to the angel, “I am a virgin, so how can I [have a baby]?”
Marie dit à l’ange: Comment cela se fera-t-il, puisque je ne connais point d’homme?
35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come to you; the power of God [MTY/EUP] will overshadow you [and enable you to become pregnant]. So the child [you will] bear will be completely set apart {give himself completely} to obey God, and he will be called {[people] will say that he is} (the Son of God/the man who is also God).
L’ange lui répondit: Le Saint-Esprit viendra sur toi, et la puissance du Très-Haut te couvrira de son ombre. C’est pourquoi le saint enfant qui naîtra de toi sera appelé Fils de Dieu.
36 [I also need to tell you something else]. Your cousin Elizabeth is very old, and it was thought {[people] said} that she could not bear any children. But she has been [pregnant] [EUP] [for almost] six months, and will bear a son!
Voici, Élisabeth, ta parente, a conçu, elle aussi, un fils en sa vieillesse, et celle qui était appelée stérile est dans son sixième mois.
37 [You should not be surprised at that], because God can do everything!”
Car rien n’est impossible à Dieu.
38 Then Mary said, “All right, I want to serve (the Lord/God), so may what you [(sg)] have said about me come true!” Then the angel left her.
Marie dit: Je suis la servante du Seigneur; qu’il me soit fait selon ta parole! Et l’ange la quitta.
39 Very soon after that, Mary got ready and went quickly to a town in the highlands of Judea [district] where Zechariah lived.
Dans ce même temps, Marie se leva, et s’en alla en hâte vers les montagnes, dans une ville de Juda.
40 She entered his house and greeted [his wife] Elizabeth.
Elle entra dans la maison de Zacharie, et salua Élisabeth.
41 As soon as Elizabeth heard Mary greet her, the baby moved inside [Elizabeth’s] womb. The Holy Spirit took complete control of Elizabeth,
Dès qu’Élisabeth entendit la salutation de Marie, son enfant tressaillit dans son sein, et elle fut remplie du Saint-Esprit.
42 and she said loudly [to Mary], “[God] has blessed you [more than] he has blessed [any other] woman, and [he has] blessed the child you will bear!
Elle s’écria d’une voix forte: Tu es bénie entre les femmes, et le fruit de ton sein est béni.
43 (I am not worthy that [God would allow you] to visit me!/Why is [God allowing you] to visit me?) [RHQ] You will be the mother of my Lord!
Comment m’est-il accordé que la mère de mon Seigneur vienne auprès de moi?
44 [I realize this because] as soon as I heard you greet me, the baby inside my womb moved because he was so happy [that you had come].
Car voici, aussitôt que la voix de ta salutation a frappé mon oreille, l’enfant a tressailli d’allégresse dans mon sein.
45 [God] is pleased with you [because] you believed that what (the Lord/God) told you would come true.”
Heureuse celle qui a cru, parce que les choses qui lui ont été dites de la part du Seigneur auront leur accomplissement.
46 Then Mary [praised God by] saying/singing: “, how I [SYN] praise (the Lord/God)!
Et Marie dit: Mon âme exalte le Seigneur,
47 I am happy because God is the one who saves me.
Et mon esprit se réjouit en Dieu, mon Sauveur,
48 I was only his lowly servant girl, but he did not forget me. So from now on, everyone will say that God was pleased with me,
Parce qu’il a jeté les yeux sur la bassesse de sa servante. Car voici, désormais toutes les générations me diront bienheureuse,
49 because they will hear about the things that God [MTY], the mighty one, has done for me. He [MTY] is awesome!
Parce que le Tout-Puissant a fait pour moi de grandes choses. Son nom est saint,
50 He acts mercifully toward all those who respect him.
et sa miséricorde s’étend d’âge en âge sur ceux qui le craignent.
51 He shows people that he [MTY] is very powerful. He scatters those who think proudly.
Il a déployé la force de son bras; Il a dispersé ceux qui avaient dans le cœur des pensées orgueilleuses.
52 He does not let mighty kings rule [MTY] any more, but he honors people who are oppressed (OR, humble).
Il a renversé les puissants de leurs trônes, et il a élevé les humbles.
53 He gives good things to eat to those who are hungry, but he sends away the rich people without giving them anything.
Il a rassasié de biens les affamés, et il a renvoyé les riches à vide.
54 And now he has remembered what he promised. So he has helped me and all the other people of [MTY] Israel who serve him.
Il a secouru Israël, son serviteur, et il s’est souvenu de sa miséricorde,
55 He promised to Abraham and all our other ancestors who descended from him that he would act mercifully toward them forever.” (aiōn g165)
comme il l’avait dit à nos pères, Envers Abraham et sa postérité pour toujours. (aiōn g165)
56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months. Then she returned to her home.
Marie demeura avec Élisabeth environ trois mois. Puis elle retourna chez elle.
57 When it was time for Elizabeth to give birth to her child, she bore a son.
Le temps où Élisabeth devait accoucher arriva, et elle enfanta un fils.
58 Her neighbors and relatives heard how (the Lord/God) had greatly blessed her [by enabling her to bear a child], so they were happy along with [Elizabeth].
Ses voisins et ses parents apprirent que le Seigneur avait fait éclater envers elle sa miséricorde, et ils se réjouirent avec elle.
59 Seven days later they gathered together for the [ceremony for] circumcising the baby [to show that he belonged to God]. They wanted to give the baby the same name as his father, Zechariah.
Le huitième jour, ils vinrent pour circoncire l’enfant, et ils l’appelaient Zacharie, du nom de son père.
60 But his mother said, “No, [his name will not be Zechariah]. His name will be John!”
Mais sa mère prit la parole, et dit: Non, il sera appelé Jean.
61 [So] they said to her, “[John] is not the name of any of your [(dl)] relatives, [so you(dl) should not give him that name]!”
Ils lui dirent: Il n’y a dans ta parenté personne qui soit appelé de ce nom.
62 Then they made motions with their hands to Zechariah, [for him] to indicate what name [he] wanted to be given {to give} to his son.
Et ils firent des signes à son père pour savoir comment il voulait qu’on l’appelle.
63 [So] he signaled that they [should give him] a tablet [to write on. When they gave him one], he wrote [on it], “His name is John.” All those [who were there] were surprised!
Zacharie demanda des tablettes, et il écrivit: Jean est son nom. Et tous furent dans l’étonnement.
64 Immediately Zechariah was able to speak again [MTY], and he praised God.
Au même instant, sa bouche s’ouvrit, sa langue se délia, et il parlait, bénissant Dieu.
65 All their neighbors were amazed/awestruck! They told other people who lived all over the highlands of Judea about what had happened.
La crainte s’empara de tous les habitants d’alentour, et, dans toutes les montagnes de la Judée, on s’entretenait de toutes ces choses.
66 Everyone who heard about it kept thinking about it. They were saying, “We wonder what will this child do [for God when] he [grows up] [RHQ]!” They wondered that because [from what had happened they were sure that] God would be helping that child [SYN] [in a powerful way].
Tous ceux qui les apprirent les gardèrent dans leur cœur, en disant: Que sera donc cet enfant? Et la main du Seigneur était avec lui.
67 [After] Zechariah’s [son was born], Zechariah was completely directed by the Holy Spirit {the Holy Spirit completely directed Zechariah} as he spoke these words that came from God:
Zacharie, son père, fut rempli du Saint-Esprit, et il prophétisa, en ces mots:
68 “Praise the Lord, the God whom we(inc) people of Israel worship, because he has come to set us, his people, free from our enemies.
Béni soit le Seigneur, le Dieu d’Israël, De ce qu’il a visité et racheté son peuple,
69 He is sending us someone who will powerfully [MTY] save us, someone who is descended from [MTY] King David, who served God well.
Et nous a suscité un puissant Sauveur Dans la maison de David, son serviteur,
Comme il l’avait annoncé par la bouche de ses saints prophètes des temps anciens, (aiōn g165)
71 He will rescue us from our enemies, and he will save us from the power of all those who hate us.
Un Sauveur qui nous délivre de nos ennemis et de la main de tous ceux qui nous haïssent!
72 He will do this because he has not forgotten what he promised our ancestors; he made an agreement that he would act mercifully to us, their descendants.
C’est ainsi qu’il manifeste sa miséricorde envers nos pères, Et se souvient de sa sainte alliance,
73 That is what he strongly promised our ancestor Abraham that he would do.
Selon le serment par lequel il avait juré à Abraham, notre père,
74 God told him that we would be rescued {he would rescue us} from the power of our enemies, that he would enable us to serve him without being afraid,
De nous permettre, après que nous serions délivrés de la main de nos ennemis, De le servir sans crainte,
75 that he would cause us to be completely dedicated to him, and enable us to live righteously all of our lives.”
En marchant devant lui dans la sainteté et dans la justice tous les jours de notre vie.
76 [Then Zechariah said this to] his little son: “My child, you will be called {people will say that you are} a prophet whom God [MTY/EUP] has sent; you will begin your work before (the Lord/Messiah) comes; you will prepare people so that they will be ready for him. (OR, you will begin your work before the Messiah comes).
Et toi, petit enfant, tu seras appelé prophète du Très-Haut; Car tu marcheras devant la face du Seigneur, pour préparer ses voies,
77 You will tell God’s people how he will forgive them and save them from being punished for their sins.
Afin de donner à son peuple la connaissance du salut Par le pardon de ses péchés,
78 Our God will do that because he is very kind to us. Just like a new day begins when the sun rises [MET], God will do that new thing for us when the Messiah comes to us from heaven.
Grâce aux entrailles de la miséricorde de notre Dieu, En vertu de laquelle le soleil levant nous a visités d’en haut,
79 People who do not know God [MET] are like those who sit in the darkness. They are afraid [MTY] that they will soon die. But when the Messiah tells us God’s message, it will be like causing such people to see a bright light. He will guide us [SYN] so that we will be living peacefully.”
Pour éclairer ceux qui sont assis dans les ténèbres et dans l’ombre de la mort, Pour diriger nos pas dans le chemin de la paix.
80 [Later], Zechariah’s son grew up and became spiritually strong. Then he lived in a desolate region until he began to preach to the Israeli people.
Or, l’enfant croissait, et se fortifiait en esprit. Et il demeura dans les déserts, jusqu’au jour où il se présenta devant Israël.
