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!”
Одного разу [Ісус] молився, і, коли Він закінчив, один з учнів промовив до Нього: ―Господи, навчи нас молитися, як і Іван навчив своїх учнів!
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.
Він промовив: ―Коли молитесь, то кажіть: «Отче наш, Що на небесах, нехай святиться ім’я Твоє! Нехай прийде Царство Твоє! Нехай буде воля Твоя, як на небі, так і на землі!
3 Give us [(exc)] each day the food [SYN] that we need.
Хліб наш щоденний дай нам кожного дня.
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}.’”
І прости нам гріхи наші, бо і ми прощаємо всім боржникам нашим. І не введи нас у спокусу, але визволи нас від лукавого».
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!
І сказав їм: ―Хто з вас, маючи друга, прийде до нього опівночі та скаже йому: «Друже, позич мені три хліби,
6 Another friend of mine who is traveling has just arrived [at my house], but I have no food [ready] to give to him!’
бо мій приятель прийшов до мене з дороги, і я не маю, що йому дати».
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!’
А той зсередини відповів би йому: «Не турбуй мене! Двері вже зачинені, і діти мої зі мною в ліжку. Не можу я піднятися й дати тобі».
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.
Кажу вам: якщо він не встане та не дасть йому заради дружби, то все одно через наполегливість його підведеться й дасть усе, чого той потребує.
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].
Тому Я кажу вам: просіть – і буде дано вам; шукайте – і знайдете; стукайте – і відчинять вам!
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].
Бо кожен, хто просить, отримує, і хто шукає, знаходить, і тому, хто стукає, відчинять.
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]
Котрий з вас, батьків, коли син просить хліба, замість хліба подасть йому камінь, і коли просить риби, замість риби подасть йому гадюку?
12 If he asked you for an egg, (you [(sg)] certainly would not give him a scorpion!/would you give him a scorpion?) [RHQ]
Або чи дасть йому скорпіона, коли той просить яйце?
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].”
Отже, якщо ви, будучи злими, вмієте давати добрі дари вашим дітям, то наскільки більше ваш Отець Небесний дасть Духа Святого тим, хто просить у Нього!
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.
Одного разу [Ісус] вигнав демона, який був німий. І коли демон вийшов, німий [чоловік] заговорив; і весь натовп дивувався цьому.
15 But some of them said, “It is Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons, who enables [this man] to expel demons!”
Та деякі з них говорили: ―[Силою] Вельзевула, володаря демонів, Він виганяє демонів.
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].
Інші ж, випробовуючи [Його], вимагали знамення з неба.
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].
Але Він, знаючи їхні думки, відповів: ―Кожне царство, розділене в собі, буде спустошене, і дім, розділений в собі, впаде.
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]
Якщо ж сатана розділився в собі самому, як встоїть його царство?[Питаю це], бо кажете, що Вельзевулом Я виганяю демонів.
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].
Якщо ж Я виганяю демонів Вельзевулом, то ким виганяють ваші сини? Тому вони будуть вашими суддями.
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.”
Але якщо Я пальцем Божим виганяю демонів, то прийшло до вас Царство Боже.
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.
Коли сильний, озброївшись, стереже свій дім, тоді майно його в безпеці.
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].
Коли ж нападає сильніший за нього й перемагає його, то забирає все його озброєння, на яке він покладався, і потім ділить здобич.
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].”
Хто не зі Мною, той проти Мене; і хто не збирає зі Мною, той розкидає.
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!’
Коли нечистий дух виходить із людини, то йде в місця безводні шукати відпочинку й, не знаходячи, каже: «Повернусь я у дім свій, звідки вийшов».
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].
І, повернувшись, знаходить його заметеним та прибраним.
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.”
Тоді він іде й бере інших сімох духів, гірших за себе, і входять та живуть там. І для людини останнє стає гіршим за попереднє.
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]!”
Коли [Ісус] це казав, одна жінка з натовпу голосно промовила: ―Блаженна мати, яка носила та годувала Тебе.
28 But he replied, “God [is] much more pleased with those who hear his message and obey it!”
Він відповів: ―Справді блаженні ті, що слухають Слово Боже та виконують його.
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.
Коли зібралося багато народу, Він почав говорити: ―Цей рід – рід лукавий! Він шукає знамення, та не дасться йому знамення, хіба що тільки знамення Йони.
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].
Бо як Йона став для ніневійців знаменням, так буде й Син Людський для цього роду.
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.
Цариця Півдня встане на суд із людьми цього роду й засудить їх, бо вона прийшла з далекого краю землі послухати Соломонову мудрість, а ось тут Хтось більший за Соломона.
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.”
Люди Ніневії встануть на суд із цим родом і засудять його, бо вони покаялись через проповідь Йони, а ось тут Хтось більший за Йону.
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].
Ніхто, запаливши світильник, не ставить його у потайне місце або під посудину, але ставить на поставець, щоб усі, що входять, бачили світло.
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].
Світлом для тіла є око. Якщо твоє око буде здорове, то й все твоє тіло буде наповнене світлом, коли ж воно недуже, то й тіло твоє в темряві.
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].
Отже, пильнуй, щоб світло, яке в тобі, не стало темрявою.
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.”
Якщо ж усе твоє тіло наповнене світлом і немає жодної темної частини, то все буде світле так, ніби світильник освітлює тебе сяйвом.
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.
Коли Він закінчив говорити, один фарисей запросив Його до себе пообідати. [Ісус] зайшов та сів за стіл.
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].
Фарисей же здивувався, побачивши, що перед обідом Він перш не обмився.
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.
Тоді Господь промовив до нього: ―Ось ви, фарисеї, очищуєте чашу та посуд ззовні, а всередині ви повні здирництва та лукавства.
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]
Нерозумні! Чи Той, Хто створив зовнішнє, не створив і внутрішнє?
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].
Тож дайте милостиню з того, що всередині, ось тоді все буде чисте для вас.
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!
Але горе вам, фарисеї, що даєте десятину з м’яти, рути й з усякого зілля, але обминаєте справедливість та любов Божу. І це належить робити, і тим не нехтувати.
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.
Горе вам, фарисеї, що любите почесні місця в синагогах та привітання на ринках.
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].”
Горе вам, бо ви – як невидимі гроби, поверх яких люди ходять і не знають цього.
45 One of those who taught the [Jewish] laws replied, “Teacher, by saying this you [(sg)] are criticizing us [also]!”
Один з учителів Закону відповів [Ісусові]: ―Учителю, кажучи це, Ти й нас ображаєш!
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].)
Але Він відповів: ―Горе й вам, учителям Закону, бо ви накладаєте на людей тягар, який важко нести, самі ж навіть пальцем не доторкнетеся до нього.
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].
Горе вам, бо ви будуєте гробниці пророкам, яких убили ваші батьки.
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!
Цим ви свідчите, що схвалюєте вчинки ваших батьків. Вони їх вбивали, а ви будуєте їм [гробниці].
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.
Тому Бог у своїй мудрості сказав: «Надішлю до них пророків та апостолів, і декого з них уб’ють, а декого будуть переслідувати».
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,
І тому цей рід буде відповідати за пролиту кров усіх пророків, які були вбиті від початку всесвіту,
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!
від крові Авеля до крові Захарії, убитого між Храмом та жертовником. Кажу вам: цей рід відповість за все.
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.”
Горе вам, учителі Закону, бо ви взяли ключі пізнання: самі не ввійшли й тим, хто бажає ввійти, заборонили.
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.
Коли [Ісус] вийшов [звідти], фарисеї та книжники почали критикувати Його та спокушати відносно багатьох речей.
54 They kept waiting for him to say something [wrong] for which they could accuse him.
Вони спостерігали за Ним, аби упіймати Його на слові.
