Luke 11
1 One day Jesus was somewhere praying. When he finished [praying], one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us [what to say when] we [(exc)] pray, as John [the Baptizer] taught his disciples!”
Und es begab sich, daß er war an einem Ort und betete. Und da er aufgehöret hatte, sprach seiner Jünger einer zu ihm: HERR, lehre uns beten, wie auch Johannes seine Jünger lehrete.
2 He said to them, “When you pray, say [things like this]: ‘Father, we want you [(sg)] [MTY] to be honored/revered. [We want people to let you(sg)] [MTY, MET] rule over their lives.
Er aber sprach zu ihnen: Wenn ihr betet, sprecht: Unser Vater im Himmel, dein Name werde geheiliget. Dein Reich komme. Dein Wille geschehe auf Erden wie im Himmel.
3 Give us [(exc)] each day the food [SYN] that we need.
Gib uns unser täglich Brot immerdar.
4 Forgive us [for] the wrong things that we have done, because we forgive people for the wrong things that they do to us. Do not let us do wrong things when we are tempted {[someone or something] tempts us}.’”
Und vergib uns unsere Sünden; denn auch wir vergeben allen, die uns schuldig sind. Und führe uns nicht in Versuchung, sondern erlöse uns von dem Übel.
5 Then he said to them, “Suppose that one of you goes to the house of a friend at midnight. Suppose that you [(sg) stand outside and] call out to him, ‘My friend, please lend me three buns!
Und er sprach zu ihnen: Welcher ist unter euch, der einen Freund hat und ginge zu ihm um Mitternacht und spräche zu ihm: Lieber Freund, leihe mir drei Brote;
6 Another friend of mine who is traveling has just arrived [at my house], but I have no food [ready] to give to him!’
denn es ist mein Freund zu mir kommen von der Straße, und ich habe nicht, was ich ihm vorlege;
7 Suppose that he answers you from inside [his house], ‘Do not bother me! The door has been locked {[We(exc)] have locked the door} and all my family are in bed. [So] I cannot get up and give you [(sg)] anything!’
und er drinnen würde antworten und sprechen: Mach' mir keine Unruhe; die Tür ist schon zugeschlossen, und meine Kindlein sind bei mir in der Kammer; ich kann nicht aufstehen und dir geben.
8 I will tell you that even if he does not [want to] get up and give you [any food], to avoid being ashamed [for not helping you] because you are his friend (OR, if without being ashamed you continue asking him to do that), he certainly will get up and give you whatever you need.
Ich sage euch, und ob er nicht aufsteht und gibt ihm darum, daß er sein Freund ist, so wird er doch um seines unverschämten Geilens willen aufstehen und ihm geben, wieviel er bedarf.
9 So I tell you this: Keep asking [God for what you need]. If you do that, [he] will give it to you [(pl)]. Confidently keep expecting [God to give you the things that you need], and [he] will give them to you [MET]. [It will be like] looking for what you need and finding it. Keep on [praying urgently to God. Then God will answer you. It will be like] knocking [on a door] so that [God] will open [the way] for you [to get what you pray for].
Und ich sage euch auch: Bittet, so wird euch gegeben; suchet, so werdet ihr finden; klopfet an, so wird euch aufgetan.
10 Remember that [God] will give things to everyone who continues to ask [him for them]. [He] will give things to whoever confidently keeps asking. [He] will open [the way] for people [to get the things that they keep urgently praying for].
Denn wer da bittet, der nimmt; und wer da suchet, der findet; und wer da anklopfet, dem wird aufgetan.
11 If one of you had a son who asked you [(sg)] for a fish [to eat], (you [(sg)] certainly would not give him a [poisonous] snake instead!/would you give him a [poisonous] snake instead?) [RHQ]
Wo bittet unter euch ein Sohn den Vater ums Brot, der ihm einen Stein dafür biete? und so er um einen Fisch bittet, der ihm eine Schlange für den Fisch biete?
12 If he asked you for an egg, (you [(sg)] certainly would not give him a scorpion!/would you give him a scorpion?) [RHQ]
oder so er um ein Ei bittet, der ihm einen Skorpion dafür biete?
13 Even though you people are evil, you know how to give good things to your children. So your Father in heaven will certainly [give good things] to those who ask him, [including] giving the Holy Spirit, [who is the best gift].”
So denn ihr, die ihr arg seid, könnet euren Kindern gute Gaben geben, wieviel mehr wird der Vater im Himmel den Heiligen Geist geben denen, die ihn bitten!
14 [One day there was a man there who, because a demon controlled him] [MTY], was unable to speak. After [Jesus expelled] the demon, the man [began to] talk. [Most of] the people [there] were amazed.
Und er trieb einen Teufel aus, der war stumm. Und es geschah, da der Teufel ausfuhr, da redete der Stumme. Und das Volk verwunderte sich.
15 But some of them said, “It is Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons, who enables [this man] to expel demons!”
Etliche aber unter ihnen sprachen: Er treibt die Teufel aus durch Beelzebub, den Obersten der Teufel.
16 Other [people there] asked Jesus to perform a miracle [to prove (he was the Messiah/that he had come] from God) [MTY/EUP]. They wanted to trap him [into not being able to perform a miracle or into doing something ridiculous].
Die andern aber versuchten ihn und begehreten ein Zeichen von ihm vom Himmel.
17 But Jesus knew what they were thinking. So he said to them, “If [the people in] one nation fight against each other, their nation will be destroyed {[they] will destroy their nation}. If [the people in] [MTY] one house are divided, they will cease to remain as one [family].
Er aber vernahm ihre Gedanken und sprach zu ihnen: Ein jeglich Reich, so es mit ihm selbst uneins wird, das wird wüste, und ein Haus fällt über das andere.
18 [Similarly], if Satan [and his demons] were fighting against each other, (his rule over them would [certainly] not last!/how would his rule over them last?) [RHQ] [I say this] because you are saying that I am expelling demons by [the power of] the ruler of [his own demons]
Ist denn der Satanas auch mit ihm selbst uneins, wie will sein Reich bestehen? dieweil ihr saget, ich treibe die Teufel aus durch Beelzebub.
19 Furthermore, if [it is true that] Satan enables me to expel demons, [is it also true that] your disciples [who] expel demons [do so] by [Satan’s] power [RHQ]? [No, that is not true]. So they will show that you [are not thinking logically].
So aber ich die Teufel durch Beelzebub austreibe, durch wen treiben sie eure Kinder aus? Darum werden sie eure Richter sein.
20 But because it is by the power [MTY] of God [that I expel demons], I am showing you [that the power of] God to [MET] rule [people’s lives] has come to you.”
So ich aber durch Gottes Finger die Teufel austreibe, so kommt je das Reich Gottes zu euch.
21 Then, [to show that by expelling evil spirits he was making it clear that he was much more powerful than Satan, Jesus said] [MET], “When a strong man who has many weapons guards his own house, no one can steal the things in his house.
Wenn ein starker Gewappneter seinen Palast bewahret, so bleibt das Seine mit Frieden.
22 But when someone else who is stronger attacks that man and subdues him, he is able to take away the weapons in which the man trusted. Then he can take from that man’s house anything he [wants to].
Wenn aber ein Stärkerer über ihn kommt und überwindet ihn, so nimmt er ihm seinen Harnisch, darauf er sich verließ, und teilet den Raub aus.
23 [No one can be neutral]. Those who do not help me [are opposing] me, and those who do not gather [people to become] my [disciples] are causing [those people] to go away [from me].”
Wer nicht mit mir ist, der ist wider mich; und wer nicht mit mir sammelt, der zerstreuet.
24 [Then Jesus said this]: “[Sometimes when] an evil spirit leaves someone, it wanders around in desolate areas seeking [someone in whom it can] rest. If it does not find anyone, it says [to itself], ‘I will return to the person in whom I used to live!’
Wenn der unsaubere Geist von dem Menschen ausfähret, so durchwandelt er dürre Stätten, suchet Ruhe und findet sie nicht; so spricht er: Ich will wieder umkehren in mein Haus, daraus ich gegangen bin.
25 So it goes back and finds that [the Spirit of God is not in control of that person’s life. The person’s life is like] a house that has been {that someone has} swept clean and everything put {put everything} in order, [but a house that is empty].
Und wenn er kommt, so findet er's mit Besemen gekehret und geschmücket.
26 Then [this evil spirit] goes and gets seven other spirits that are [even] more evil than it is. They [all] enter [that person] and [begin] living there. [So], [although] that person’s condition [was bad] before, it became much worse.”
Dann gehet er hin und nimmt sieben Geister zu sich, die ärger sind denn er selbst; und wenn sie hineinkommen, wohnen sie da; und wird hernach mit demselbigen Menschen ärger denn vorhin.
27 When Jesus said that, a woman who was listening called out [to him], “[God is] pleased with the woman who gave birth to you [(sg)] and let you nurse [at her breasts]!”
Und es begab sich, da er solches redete, erhub ein Weib im Volk die Stimme und sprach zu ihm: Selig ist der Leib, der dich getragen hat, und die Brüste, die du gesogen hast.
28 But he replied, “God [is] much more pleased with those who hear his message and obey it!”
Er aber sprach: Ja, selig sind, die das Wort Gottes hören und bewahren.
29 When the group of people around [Jesus] got larger, he said, “[Many of] you people who have been observing my ministry are evil. You want [me to perform] a miracle [to prove that I have come from God], but the only miracle that [I] will perform for you is one [like happened to] Jonah.
Das Volk aber drang hinzu. Da fing er an und sagte: Dies ist eine arge Art; sie begehret ein Zeichen, und es wird ihr kein Zeichen gegeben denn nur das Zeichen des Propheten Jona.
30 [After Jonah was inside a huge fish for three days, God performed] a miracle [to restore] Jonah. [Jonah then went and testified about that] to the people in Nineveh [city. God will perform] a similar miracle [for me], the one who came from heaven. [When you people have seen that miracle, you will believe my message].
Denn wie Jona ein Zeichen war den Niniviten, also wird des Menschen Sohn sein diesem Geschlechte.
31 [Long ago the] queen from [Sheba], [far] south [of Israel, traveled a long distance to hear Solomon speak many] wise things. But now [I, a man] who [is much] greater [and wiser] than Solomon, am here, [but you have not listened to what I have told you]. Therefore, at the time when [God] judges [all people], the queen from [Sheba] will stand there, [along] with you people, and will condemn you.
Die Königin von Mittag wird auftreten vor dem Gerichte mit den Leuten dieses Geschlechts und wird sie verdammen; denn sie kam von der Welt Ende, zu hören die Weisheit Salomos. Und siehe, hier ist mehr denn Salomo.
32 The people who lived in Nineveh [city] turned from their sinful ways when Jonah preached to them. But now I, who am greater than Jonah, have come [and preached to you], [but you have not turned from your sinful ways]. Therefore, at the time when God judges [all people], the people who lived in Nineveh will stand there with you and condemn you.”
Die Leute von Ninive werden auftreten vor dem Gerichte mit diesem Geschlecht und werden's verdammen; denn sie taten Buße nach der Predigt des Jona. Und siehe, hier ist mehr denn Jona.
33 [Then, to show them that they did not need more miracles, but that they needed only to understand better what he had already told them, he said to them] [MET], “People who light a lamp do not then hide it, or put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a lampstand so that those who enter [their house] can see [things from] its light. [Similarly, I have not concealed God’s truth. I have revealed it to you].
Niemand zündet ein Licht an und setzt es an einen heimlichen Ort, auch nicht unter einen Scheffel, sondern auf den Leuchter, auf daß, wer hineingehet, das Licht sehe.
34 Your eyes [MET] are like a lamp for your body, because they enable you to see things. If your eyes are healthy, you are able to see everything well [MET]. [Similarly, if you(sg) accept my teaching, you will be able to know all that God wants you to know]. But if your eyes are bad, you are not able to see anything. It is like being in darkness [MET]. [And similarly, if you(pl) do not accept what I teach, you will not be able to know all the things that God wants you to know].
Das Auge ist des Leibes Licht. Wenn nun dein Auge einfältig sein wird, so ist dein ganzer Leib licht. So aber dein Auge ein Schalk sein wird, so ist auch dein Leib finster.
35 Therefore, [you(pl) do not need to see more miracles. You need to think carefully about what I have already] told you, so that the things that you have heard from others do not cause you to remain in spiritual darkness [MET].
So schaue darauf, daß nicht das Licht in dir Finsternis sei!
36 If you [live completely according to God’s truth, you will be able to know everything that God wants you to know. It will be like] being in a room with a lamp shining brightly, enabling you to see everything clearly.”
Wenn nun dein Leib ganz licht ist, daß er kein Stück von Finsternis hat, so wird er ganz licht sein und wird dich erleuchten wie ein heller Blitz.
37 While Jesus finished saying those things, a Pharisee invited him to eat a meal with him. So Jesus went to [his house] and ate with him.
Da er aber in der Rede war, bat ihn ein Pharisäer, daß er mit ihm das Mittagsmahl äße. Und er ging hinein und setzte sich zu Tische.
38 The Pharisee was surprised when he saw that Jesus did not follow the Pharisees’ ritual by washing his hands before eating. [The Pharisees washed their hands in a certain way to be cleansed from anything that might have contaminated them. They were afraid that God might reject them if they] had [touched something unacceptable to God].
Da das der Pharisäer sah, verwunderte er sich, daß er sich nicht vor dem Essen gewaschen hätte.
39 The Lord [Jesus] said to him, “You Pharisees are [concerned about things that are outside your bodies, not with what is in your] ([inner beings/hearts]) [MET]. You wash the outside of cups and dishes [before you eat because you think that doing that will make you acceptable to God], but within yourselves you are very greedy and wicked.
Der HERR aber sprach zu ihm: Ihr Pharisäer haltet die Becher und Schüsseln auswendig reinlich; aber euer Inwendiges ist voll Raubes und Bosheit.
40 You foolish people! [God] is concerned about things that are outside [our bodies], but (he is certainly also concerned about our inner [beings]!/isn’t he also concerned about our hearts?) [RHQ]
Ihr Narren, meinet ihr, daß inwendig rein sei, wenn's auswendig rein ist?
41 Give [money] to those who are poor. [Give according to what you know within] your (inner [/heart]) [that you should give]. Then you [will be surprised to realize that] you will be acceptable [to God without having to perform all those rituals about washing].
Doch gebt Almosen von dem, was da ist, siehe, so ist's euch alles rein.
42 But there will be terrible punishment for you Pharisees! You give to God a tenth of [all you produce, even] the various herbs that you grow, but you do not [remember that you must act] justly [toward others] and love God! It is good to [give a tenth of your income to God], but you ought to do these other things also!
Aber wehe euch Pharisäern, daß ihr verzehntet die Minze und Raute und allerlei Kohl und gehet vorbei an dem Gericht und an der Liebe Gottes! Dies sollte man tun und jenes nicht lassen.
43 There will be terrible punishment for you Pharisees, because you like [to sit in] the best seats in our worship places [so that people will think highly of you], and you like people to greet you [respectfully] in the marketplaces.
Wehe euch Pharisäern, daß ihr gerne obenan sitzet in den Schulen und wollet gegrüßt sein auf dem Markte!
44 There will be terrible punishment for you, because you are like ground where there is no marker [to indicate that there is a] grave [underneath]. People walk there, but they cannot see [what is rotten down below] [MET]! [Similarly, people who see you do not realize how polluted you are within yourselves].”
Wehe euch Schriftgelehrten und Pharisäern, ihr Heuchler, daß ihr seid wie die verdeckten Totengräber, darüber die Leute laufen und kennen sie nicht!
45 One of those who taught the [Jewish] laws replied, “Teacher, by saying this you [(sg)] are criticizing us [also]!”
Da antwortete einer von den Schriftgelehrten und sprach zu ihm: Meister, mit den Worten schmähest du uns auch.
46 Jesus said, “It will be terrible also for you who teach the [Jewish] laws! You require people [to obey many rules that are difficult to obey] [MET]. [That is like making them] carry heavy burdens on their backs. But you yourselves do not obey the laws [that you require others to obey]. (OR, you do not do anything to help [others to obey the laws].)
Er aber sprach: Und wehe auch euch Schriftgelehrten! Denn ihr beladet die Menschen mit unerträglichen Lasten, und ihr rühret sie nicht mit einem Finger an.
47 There will be terrible punishment for you! You decorate the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed, [but you do not live according to what the prophets taught].
Wehe euch! Denn ihr bauet der Propheten Gräber; eure Väter aber haben sie getötet.
48 So you are declaring that you approve of what your ancestors did. They killed the prophets, and you [are not honoring the prophets! You just] decorate their tombs!
So bezeuget ihr zwar und bewilliget in eurer Väter Werk; denn sie töteten sie, so bauet ihr ihre Gräber.
49 So God, who is very wise [PRS], said, ‘I will send prophets and apostles [to you Jews]. [You] will kill some of them and cause some of them to suffer greatly.
Darum spricht die Weisheit Gottes: Ich will Propheten und Apostel zu ihnen senden, und derselbigen werden sie etliche töten und verfolgen,
50 [As a result, I] will consider that many of you people [who have observed my Son’s ministry] will be guilty [MTY] [of murder, as if you had] killed all the prophets that other people have killed, from the time I created the world,
auf daß gefordert werde von diesem Geschlecht aller Propheten Blut, das vergossen ist, seit der Welt Grund gelegt ist,
51 starting from [Adam’s son Cain] killing [his brother] Abel and continuing until they killed the prophet Zechariah [in the holy place] between the altar and the temple.’ Yes, what I am saying [is true] [MTY]. [God] will punish you people who have observed my ministry, you people whom [he] considers to be guilty [MTY] for [killing] all those prophets!
von Abels Blut an bis auf das Blut des Zacharias, der umkam zwischen dem Altar und Tempel. Ja, ich sage euch, es wird gefordert werden von diesem Geschlechte.
52 There will be terrible punishment for you men who teach the [Jewish] laws, because you have [not let people] know [God’s truth] [MET]! [It is as though you are] taking away a key [to a house]. You are not going into [the house] yourselves, and you are not letting other people enter it, either.”
Wehe euch Schriftgelehrten! denn ihr den Schlüssel der Erkenntnis habt. Ihr kommt nicht hinein und wehret denen, die hinein wollen.
53 After Jesus finished saying those things, he left there. Then the men who taught the [Jewish] laws and the Pharisees began to act in a very hostile way toward him. They tried to make him say what he thought about many things.
Da er aber solches zu ihnen sagte, fingen an die Schriftgelehrten und Pharisäer, hart auf ihn zu dringen und ihm mit mancherlei Fragen den Mund zu stopfen,
54 They kept waiting for him to say something [wrong] for which they could accuse him.
und lauerten auf ihn und suchten, ob sie etwas erjagen könnten aus seinem Munde, daß sie eine Sache wider ihn hätten.
