Mark 4
1 Another time Jesus began to teach [people] alongside Lake [Galilee. As he was doing that, a very large crowd gathered around him. Because people were jostling him], he got into a boat in the lake [so that he could speak to the crowd better. Then he sat in it and began to teach the crowd from the boat]. At the same time, the crowd was on the shore close to the lake.
І знову почав Він навчати над морем. І зібралось до Нього багато наро́ду, так що Сам Він до чо́вна на морі ввійшов і сидів, а наро́д увесь був на землі покрай моря.
2 Then he taught them many parables. While he was teaching them, he told them [this]:
І багато навчав Він їх при́тчами, і в науці Своїй їм казав:
3 “Consider [well the meaning of this illustration]: A man/farmer went out [to his field] to sow [some seeds].
„Слухайте, — вийшов сіяч ось, щоб сі́яти.
4 As he was scattering them [over the soil], some [of the] seeds fell on the path. Then some birds came and ate those seeds.
І як сі́яв, упало зе́рно одне край дороги, — і налетіли пташки́, і його́ повидзьо́бували.
5 Other [seeds] fell on ground where there was not much soil [on top of] rock. Very soon the [seeds] sprouted because [the sun warmed] the moist soil quickly where it was not deep.
Друге ж упало на ґрунт кам'яни́стий, де не мало багато землі, — і негайно зійшло, бо земля неглибока була́;
6 But after the sun shone [on those young plants], they became scorched. Then they withered because they did not have [deep] roots.
а як сонце зійшло — то зів'я́ло, і, коріння не мавши, усохло.
7 As the farmer sowed, other [seeds] fell on [ground that contained roots of] thorny plants. [The] seeds [grew, but] the thorny plants also grew up and crowded out [the] good [plants. So the plants] produced no grain.
А інше впало між те́рен, і ви́гнався терен, і його поглуши́в, — і пло́ду воно не дало́.
8 But as the farmer sowed, other [seeds] fell on good soil. As a result, they sprouted, they grew well, and then they produced [plenty of] grain. [Some] plants bore 30 [grains]. [Some] bore 60 [grains]. [Some] bore 100 [grains].”
Інше ж упало на добрую землю, — і дало плід, що посхо́див і ріс; і видало втри́дцятеро, у шістдеся́т і в сто раз “.
9 Then Jesus said, “If you want to understand this [MTY], you should consider [carefully what I have just said].”
І сказав: „Хто має ву́ха, щоб слухати, — нехай слухає!“
10 [Later], when only the twelve [disciples] and a few [other] people were with him, they asked him about the parables.
І, як остався Він насамоті, Його запитали найближчі з Дванадцятьма́ про цю при́тчу.
11 He said to them, “People have not understood before [the new message] about how God wants to rule people’s lives. It is to you that this is being made known {that I am making this known}. But I tell about this [only] (in parables/figuratively) to those who have not [yet invited God to rule their lives].
І Він їм відповів: „Вам да́но пізнати таємни́ці Божого Царства, а тим, що за вами, усе відбувається в при́тчах,
12 As a result [it is true what a prophet has written], Although they see [what I do], they do not perceive [what it means] [DOU]. Although they hear [what I say], they do not understand [what it means] [DOU]. So they do not (repent/turn away from their sinful behavior) in order that they would be forgiven {[God] would forgive them}.”
щоб „оком дивились вони — і не бачили, ву́хом слухали — і не зрозуміли, щоб коли вони не наверну́лися, і відпу́щені бу́дуть гріхи їм!“
13 He also said to them, “([I am disappointed that] you do not understand this illustration!/Can you not understand this illustration?) [RHQ] [If you do not understand] this, (you will certainly not understand any of the [other] illustrations!/how will you understand any of the [other] illustrations?) [RHQ] [Nevertheless, I will explain it to you].
І Він їх запитав: „Ви не розумієте притчі цієї? І як вам зрозуміти всі притчі!
14 [In the illustration that I told you], the man who sows [seeds represents someone who] declares God’s message [DOU].
Сіяч сіє слово.
15 [Some people are like] the path on which [some of] the seeds fell. When they hear [the message], Satan comes at once and causes them to forget what they have heard.
А котрі́ край дороги, де сіється слово, — це ті, що як тільки почують, то зараз приходить до них сатана, і забирає слово, посіяне в них.
16 [Some people are like the ground where the soil was not very deep over] rock. When they hear [God’s] message, they immediately accept it with joy.
Так само й посіяні на кам'яни́стому ґрунті, — вони, як почують те слово, то з радістю зараз приймають його,
17 But, because [the message does not penetrate deeply] [MET] [into their hearts/inner beings, they] believe it for [only a short time. They are like the plants that] did not have deep roots. When others treat such people badly or cause them to suffer because [they believe], those people [who are suffering] soon stop believing God’s message.
та коріння не мають у собі й непостійні; а зго́дом, як у́тиск або переслі́дування наступає за слово, вони спокушаються зараз.
18 [Some people are like] the [soil that had roots of] thorny weeds in it. [Although] those people hear [God’s] message,
А між терен посіяне, — це ті, що слухають слово,
19 they desire to be rich, and they desire to own many other things. So they worry [only] about material things. The result is that they forget [God’s] message and they do not do [the things that God wants them to do]. (aiōn g165)
але кло́поти цьогосві́тні й омана багатства та різні бажа́ння ввіходять, та й заглушують слово, — і пло́ду воно не дає. (aiōn g165)
20 [But some people] are like the good soil. They hear [God’s] message and they accept it [and they believe] it. [Then they do the things that God wants them to do. They are like the good plants that produced] 30, 60 or 100 [grains].”
А посіяне в добрую землю — це ті, що слухають слово й приймають, — і родять утри́дцятеро, у шістдеся́т і в сто раз “.
21 He also told them [another parable], saying, “(People certainly do not [light] an oil lamp and then bring it [in the house] in order that it may be put {someone may put it} under a container or under a bed./Would anyone [light] an oil lamp and then bring it [in the house] in order that it may be put {someone may put it} under a container or under a bed?) [RHQ] (No, [they light it] in order that it may be put {someone may put it} in a place [where it lights the house].[/Wouldn’t they light it] in order that it may be put {someone may put it} in a place [where it lights the house]?) [RHQ]
І сказав Він до них: „Чи світло прино́сять на те, щоб поставити його під посу́дину, чи може під ліжко? А не щоб поставити на світи́льнику?
22 [Similarly], there are some [parts of God’s message] that people do not know. [But he intends that] people will understand all the things that they do not know [now].
Бо немає нічого захованого, що не ви́явиться, і немає таємного, що не вийде ная́в.
23 If you want to understand this, you should consider [carefully] what you [have just heard].”
Хто має ву́ха, щоб слухати, — нехай слухає!“
24 Then he said to them, “Consider carefully what you hear [me say to you], for [God] will let you [understand] to the same degree that you [consider what I say]. [He] will let you [understand] even more than that.
І сказав Він до них: „Уважайте, що чуєте: Якою мірою будете міряти, такою відмі́ряють вам, і додаду́ть вам.
25 Those who [consider what I say] and understand it, [God] will enable them to understand more. But those who do not [consider carefully what I say], they will forget even what they already know.”
Бо хто має, то дасться йому, хто ж не має, — забереться від нього й те, що він має“.
26 Jesus also said, “God [has the power to change] people who let him rule their lives. I [will illustrate how that can happen] [MET]. A man planted seeds in the ground.
І сказав Він: „Так і Боже Царство, як той чоловік, що кидає в землю насі́ння,
27 Afterwards he slept each night and rose each day [without worrying about the seeds]. [During that time] the seeds sprouted and grew in a way that he did not understand, because by itself the soil [caused the plants to grow and produce grain].
і чи спить, чи встає він удень та вночі, а насіння пускає па́ростки та росте, хоч не знає він, я́к.
28 First the stalks [appeared]. Then the heads [appeared]. Then the full kernels in the heads [appeared].
Бо родить земля сама з себе: перше вру́на, потім ко́лос, а тоді повне збіжжя на колосі.
29 As soon as the grain was ripe he sent [people] [MTY] to harvest it because it was time to harvest [the grain].”
А коли плід доспіє, зараз він „посилає серпа́, бо настали жнива́“.
30 [Jesus told them] another [parable. He] said, “I will tell you [RHQ] how the [number of people] whose lives God rules in a new way [will continue to grow] (OR, each continue to have more and more influence in this world). I hope [RHQ] that this illustration will show this [to you].
І сказав Він: „До чого прирівняємо Царство Боже? Або в якій притчі предста́вим його́?
31 [You know what happens to] mustard seeds when we plant them. Though mustard seeds are among the smallest of seeds, [here in Israel] they become large plants.
Воно — як те зе́рно гірчи́чне, яке, коли сіється в землю, найдрібніше за всі зе́мні насіння.
32 After they are planted, they grow up and become larger than the other garden plants. They put out big branches so that birds are able to make nests in their shade.”
Як посіяне ж буде, вироста́є, і стає над усі зілля́ більше, і ві́ття пускає велике таке́, що ку́блитись може в тіні його птаство небесне“.
33 Jesus used many such illustrations when he talked to the people about God. If they were able to understand [some, he kept telling them more].
І такими притчами багатьома́ Він їм слово звіщав, поскільки вони могли слухати.
34 He always used parables when he spoke to them. But he explained all [the illustrations] to his own disciples when he was alone with them.
І без притчі нічого Він їм не казав, а учням Своїм самотою вияснював усе.
35 On that same day, when the sun was setting, Jesus said to [his disciples], “Let’s cross over to the opposite side of [Lake Galilee in the boat].”
І сказав Він до них того дня, коли вечір настав: „Перепли́ньмо на той бік“.
36 So they left the crowd, [got in] the boat where Jesus [already] was, and left. [Other people] went with them in other boats.
І, лишивши наро́д, узяли із собою Його, як у чо́вні Він був; і інші човни́ були з Ним.
37 A strong wind came up and the waves started coming into the boat! The boat was soon nearly full [of water]!
І зняла́ся ось буря велика, а хвилі вливалися в чо́вен, аж чо́вен водою вже був перепо́внився!
38 Jesus was in the back part of the boat. He was sleeping, [with his head] on a cushion. So they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher! (You ought to be concerned that we are about to die!/Are you not concerned that we are about to die?) [RHQ]”
А Він спав на кормі́ на подушці... І вони розбудили Його та й сказали Йому: „Учителю, чи Тобі байдуже́, що ми гинемо?“
39 So Jesus got up and rebuked the wind. Then he said to the lake, “Be quiet! Be still! [DOU]” The wind [immediately] blowing and then [the lake] became very calm.
Тоді Він устав, і вітрові заборонив, і до моря сказав: „Мовчи, перестань!“І стих вітер, — і тиша велика настала.
40 He said to the disciples, “([I am disappointed that] you are afraid [like that]!/Why are you afraid [like that]?) [RHQ] Do you not yet believe [that I can protect you]?”
І сказав Він до них: „Чого́ ви такі полохливі? Чому віри не маєте?“
41 They were very awestruck. They said to one another, “[Not only do the demons obey this man, but] even the wind and the waves obey him! “(What kind of man is he?/This man is [not like ordinary] people!) [RHQ]”
А вони налякалися стра́хом великим, і говорили один до одно́го: „Хто ж це такий, що вітер і море слухня́ні Йому?“
