Matthew 17
1 A week after Jesus [said that], he took Peter, James, and John, the [younger] brother of James, and led them up a high mountain where they were away from other people.
А через шість день забирає Ісус Петра, і Якова, і Івана, брата його, та й веде їх осі́бно на го́ру високу.
2 [While they were there, the three disciples] saw that Jesus’ appearance was changed. His face shone like the sun, and his clothing [shone and] became as brilliant as light.
І Він перед ними переобрази́вся: обличчя Його, як те сонце, зася́ло, а одежа Його стала біла, як світло.
3 Suddenly Moses and Elijah, [who were important prophets many years ago], appeared and started talking with him.
І ось з'явились до них Мойсей та Ілля́, і розмовляли із Ним.
4 Peter [saw them and] said to Jesus, “Lord, it is wonderful for us to be here! If you want [me to], I will make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
І озвався Петро та й сказав до Ісуса: „Господи, до́бре бути нам тут! Коли хочеш, поста́влю оту́т три шатра: для Тебе одне, і одне для Мойсея, і одне для Іллі“.
5 While Peter was speaking, a bright cloud [appeared and] covered them. [They heard God] speaking [about Jesus from] inside the cloud. He said [to them], “This is my Son. I love him. He pleases me very much. [So] you must listen to him!”
Як він ще говорив, ось хмара ясна заслони́ла їх, і ось голос із хмари почувсь, що казав: „Це Син Мій Улю́блений, що Його Я вподо́бав. Його слухайтеся!“
6 When the three disciples heard [God speaking], they were terrified. [As a result], they fell prostrate on the ground.
А почувши, попа́дали учні долі́лиць, і полякалися сильно.
7 But Jesus went to them and touched them [and] said [to them], “Stand up! Do not be afraid any more!”
А Ісус підійшов, доторкнувся до них і промовив: „Уставайте й не бійтесь!“
8 And when they looked up [MTY], they saw that Jesus was the only one [who was still there].
Звівши ж очі свої, ніко́го вони не побачили, окрім Само́го Ісуса.
9 When they were walking down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone what you saw [on the mountain top] until [God has caused me], the one who has come from heaven, to become alive again after I die.”
А коли з гори схо́дили, заповів їм Ісус і сказав: „Не кажіть ніко́му про це виді́ння, аж поки Син Лю́дський із мертвих воскре́сне“.
10 [Those three disciples had just seen Elijah and he did not do anything to prepare people for the coming of the Messiah], so they asked Jesus, “If [what you say is true], why do the men who teach the [Jewish] laws say that it is necessary for Elijah to come [back to earth] before [the Messiah comes]?”
І запитали Його учні, говорячи: „Що́ це книжники кажуть, ніби треба Іллі́ перш прийти?“
11 Jesus answered [them], “It is true that [God promised that] Elijah would come to prepare many [HYP] [people for the Messiah’s coming].
А Він відповів і сказав: „Ілля́, правда, при́йде, і все приготу́є.
12 But note this: Elijah’s [representative] has already come, [and our leaders have seen him], but they did not recognize him [as the one who would come before the Messiah]. Instead, they treated him [badly], just like they desired. And those same rulers will soon treat [me], the one who came from heaven, in the same manner.”
Але́ кажу вам, що Ілля́ вже прийшов був, — та його не пізнали, але з ним зробили, що тільки хотіли. Так і Син Лю́дський має страждати від них“.
13 Then the three disciples understood that [when he was talking about Elijah], he was referring to John the Baptizer.
Учні тоді зрозуміли, що Він їм говорив про Івана Христителя.
14 When [Jesus and the three disciples] returned to the [rest of us disciples] and to the crowd [that had gathered], a man approached Jesus and knelt before him.
І як вони до наро́ду прийшли, то до Нього один чоловік приступив, і навко́лішки впав перед Ним,
15 He said [to him], “Sir/Lord, have mercy on my son and [heal him]! He has epilepsy and suffers very much. [Because of this illness], he has fallen in the fire and in the water many times.
і сказав: „Господи, змилуйсь над сином моїм, що біснується у новомі́сяччі, і мучиться тяжко, бо почасту падає він ув огонь, і почасту в воду.
16 I brought him to your disciples [in order that they might heal him], but they were not able to heal him.”
Я його був привів до учнів Твоїх, — та вони не могли вздорови́ти його“.
17 Jesus responded [by saying to everyone who had gathered there], “[You who have seen how I help people] do not believe [that you can do anything! Your minds] are distorted! How long do I have to be with you [before you] are [able to do what I do] [RHQ]? How long [do] I have to endure your [not believing] [RHQ]? Bring the boy here to me!”
А Ісус відповів і сказав: „О роде невірний і розбе́щений, доки бу́ду Я з вами? Доки вас Я терпітиму? Приведіть до Мене сюди його!“
18 When [they brought the boy to Jesus], Jesus rebuked the demon [that was causing the epilepsy]. [As a result], the demon came out of the boy, and right then the boy was healed.
Пото́му Ісус погрози́в йому, і де́мон вийшов із нього. І видужав хлопець тієї години!
19 [Later, some of us] disciples approached Jesus. We asked him privately, “Why were we [(exc)] not able to expel the demon?”
Тоді підійшли учні насамоті́ до Ісуса й сказали: „Чому ми́ не могли його вигнати?“
20 He answered us, “It is because you did not believe very much [in God’s power]. Think about this: Mustard seeds [are very small, but in this area they grow and produce large] [MET] [plants]. [Similarly], if your faith grows until you truly believe [that God will do what you ask him to], you will be able to do anything [LIT]! You [could even] say to this hill, ‘Move from here to there!’ and it would go [where you told it to go].”
А Він їм відповів: „Через ваше невірство. Бо поправді кажу́ вам: коли будете ви мати віру, хоч як зе́рно гірчи́чне, і горі оцій скажете: „Перейди́ звідси туди“, то й пере́йде вона, і нічо́го не матимете неможливого!
Цей же рід не вихо́дить інакше, як тільки молитвою й по́стом“.
22 When [we disciples] had gathered together in Galilee [district], Jesus said to us, “[I], the one who came from heaven, will soon be handed over {[Someone] will soon hand me, the one who came from heaven, over} to the authorities [SYN].
Коли пробува́ли вони в Галіле́ї, то сказав їм Ісус: „Людський Син буде ви́даний лю́дям до рук,
23 They will kill me. But [God] will cause me to become alive again on the third day [after I am killed].” [When we heard that], we became very sad.
і вони Його вб'ють, але третього дня Він воскре́сне“. І тяжко вони зажурились.
24 When we came to Capernaum [city], the men who collect taxes [for the Temple approached Peter and said to him], “Your teacher pays the [Temple tax], does he not?”
Як прийшли ж вони в Капернау́м, до Петра підійшли збирачі́ дидра́хм на храм, та й сказали: „Чи не запла́тить ваш Учитель дидра́хми?“
25 He answered [them], “Yes, [he does pay it].” When we came into the house [where Jesus was saying], [before Peter began to talk about paying taxes], Jesus said [to him], “Simon, from whom do you think rulers collect revenue or taxes? [Do they collect taxes] from the citizens of their own [country], or from citizens of countries [they have conquered]?”
Він відказує: „Так“. І як він увійшов до дому, то Ісус попере́див його та сказав: „Як ти ду́маєш, Си́моне: царі зе́мні з кого беру́ть мито або пода́тки: від синів своїх, чи чужих?“
26 Peter answered [him], “From [citizens of] other [countries].” Then Jesus said to him, “So citizens of their own [country] do not need to [pay taxes].
А як той відказав: „Від чужих“, то промовив до нього Ісус: „Тож вільні сини!
27 But [even though the Temple is mine, pay the tax for us so that the Temple tax collectors will not become angry with us. In order to get the money to pay it], go to the lake. Cast your [fish line and] hook, and take the first fish that you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a silver coin [that is worth enough to pay the tax] for you and me. Take that coin and give [it] to the Temple tax collectors.”
Та щоб їх не спокуси́ти, піди над море, та ву́дку закинь, і яку першу рибу ізло́виш, візьми, і рота відкрий їй, — і зна́йдеш стати́ра; візьми ти його, — і віддай їм за Мене й за себе“.
