Matthew 19
1 After Jesus had said that, he [took us] and left Galilee [district] and went to the part of Judea [district that is located] on the [east] side of the Jordan [River].
Assim que Jesus acabou de falar, ele saiu da Galileia e foi para a região da Judeia, que ficava do outro lado do rio Jordão.
2 Large crowds followed him there, and he healed [the sick among] them.
Uma quantidade imensa de pessoas o seguiu, e ele curou os que estavam doentes.
3 [Some] Pharisees approached Jesus and said to him, “Does [our Jewish] law permit [a man] to divorce his wife for any reason whatever?” [They asked that] in order to be able to criticize Jesus, [whether he answered “Yes” or “No].”
Alguns fariseus perguntaram-lhe, com o objetivo de testá-lo: “É permitido que um homem, por qualquer motivo, se divorcie da sua esposa?”
4 Jesus said [to them], “[Because] you have read [RHQ] [the Scriptures], [you should know] that at the time [God first] created [people], ‘he made [one] man, and he made [one] woman [to be that man’s wife].’
Jesus respondeu: “Vocês não leram que Deus, que criou as pessoas no início de tudo, fez um homem e uma mulher?
5 That explains why [God said], ‘[When] a man [and woman marry], they should no longer live with their fathers and mothers. [Instead], the two of them shall live together, and they shall become [so closely united that they are like] one person [MET].’
Ele disse: ‘Esta é a razão pela qual um homem deixará seu pai e sua mãe e se unirá a sua esposa. E os dois deverão se tornar uma só pessoa.’
6 Consequently, [although they functioned as] two [separate people before], they now [become as if they were] one person [MET]. Since that is true, a man must not separate [from his wife] whom God has joined to him, [because it is God’s plan for them to remain together].”
Assim, eles não são mais duas pessoas e, sim, uma. O que Deus uniu ninguém deveria separar.”
7 The Pharisees then said to him, “If that is true, why did Moses command that [a man who wanted to divorce] his wife should give her a paper [stating his reason for] divorcing her, and then send her away?”
Os fariseus perguntaram: “Então, por que Moisés permitiu que um homem pudesse se divorciar de sua esposa, desde que desse a ela uma certidão de divórcio e a mandasse embora?”
8 He said to them, “It was because [your ancestors] stubbornly [wanted their own way] that Moses allowed them to divorce their wives, [and you are no different from them]. But when God first [MTY] created a man and a woman, [he did not intend for them to separate].
E Jesus respondeu: “Foi por causa da atitude insensível de vocês que Moisés permitiu que se divorciassem de suas esposas. Mas, no princípio, as coisas não eram assim.
9 I am telling you emphatically that [because God considers that a marriage lasts until either the husband or the wife dies, he considers that] any man who divorces his wife and marries another woman is committing adultery, unless [his first wife] has committed adultery.”
Porém, eu lhes digo que qualquer um que se divorciar de sua esposa, a não ser por imoralidade sexual e, depois, se casar com outra mulher, estará cometendo adultério.”
10 We disciples said to him, “If that is true, it is better for men never to marry!”
Os discípulos disseram a Jesus: “Se essa é a situação entre marido e mulher, então, é melhor não casar!”
11 Then he said to us, “Not every man is able to accept this teaching. Only the men whom [God] enables [to accept it are able to do so].
Jesus lhes disse: “Nem todos podem aceitar este ensinamento, apenas aqueles para quem ele é dado.
12 There are men who [do not marry because they are not able to have sexual relations because they] have been sexually defective ever since they were born. There are other men [who do not marry because they are unable to have sexual relations] because they have been castrated {other men have made them that way}. There are other [men who decide not to marry] [MET] in order that they can serve God better [and spend more time telling people about how] God [MTY/EUP] wants to rule people’s lives. You who are able to understand [what I have said about marriage] should accept it [and obey it].”
Alguns nascem castrados. Outros são castrados pelos homens. E há ainda outros que decidem não se casar por causa do Reino do Céu. Quem puder aceitar isso, deve fazê-lo.”
13 Then [some] children were brought {[some people] brought their children} to Jesus in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray [for them]. But we disciples scolded the people [for bringing their children to Jesus because we thought that Jesus did not want to take the time to be with children].
As pessoas trouxeram crianças para que Jesus as abençoasse e orasse por elas. Mas, os discípulos repreenderam essas pessoas.
14 But [when Jesus saw us scolding them], he said to us, “Let the children come to me! Do not stop them! It is people who are [humble and trusting] like they are, who can experience God’s rule [in their lives].”
Porém, Jesus disse: “Deixem as criancinhas virem até mim! Não as proíbam! O Reino do Céu pertence àqueles que são como elas.”
15 Jesus then laid his hands on the children [and asked God to bless them]. Then he left there.
Ele colocou as suas mãos sobre as crianças e as abençoou. Depois, foi embora.
16 [As Jesus was walking along, a young] man approached him and said [to him], “Teacher, what good [deeds] must I do in order to live [with God] eternally?” (aiōnios g166)
Um homem se aproximou de Jesus e lhe perguntou: “Mestre, o que devo fazer de bom para conseguir a vida eterna?” (aiōnios g166)
17 Jesus said to him, “(Consider [what you are implying about who I am when] you ask me about what is good./Do you realize [what you are implying about who I am when] you ask me about that which is good?) [RHQ] Only one being is good and [really knows what is good. That being is God. But in order to answer your question] about [desiring to] live [with God eternally], I [will say to you], ‘Keep the commandments [that God gave Moses’].”
Jesus respondeu: “Por que você me pergunta a respeito do que é bom? Há apenas um que é bom. Mas, se você quiser conseguir a vida eterna, então, cumpra os mandamentos.” (questioned)
18 The man asked Jesus, “Which [commandments must I keep]?” Jesus answered [him], “Do not murder [anyone], do not commit adultery, do not steal things, do not testify falsely,
O homem lhe perguntou: “Quais mandamentos?” Jesus respondeu: “Não mate, não cometa adultério, não roube, não dê falso testemunho,
19 honor your father and your mother, and love people you come in contact with as [much as you love] yourself.”
respeite seu pai e sua mãe e ame ao próximo como a você mesmo.”
20 [Thinking that he might not be able to live with God eternally even though he had kept those commandments], the young man said to Jesus, “I have always obeyed all those commandments. What else must I do [in order to live with God eternally]?”
“Eu cumpro todos esses mandamentos,” o jovem disse. “O que mais eu preciso fazer?”
21 Jesus said to him, “If you desire to be all that God intends you to be, go [home], sell everything that you have and give [the money] to poor people. [The result will be that] you will have [spiritual] riches in heaven. Then come and be my disciple!”
Jesus lhe disse: “Se você quiser ser perfeito, então, venda tudo o que possui, doe o dinheiro aos pobres e, no céu, você receberá muitas riquezas. Depois, venha e me siga.”
22 When the young man heard those words, he went away feeling sad, because he was very rich [and did not want to give away everything he owned].
Quando o jovem ouviu a resposta de Jesus, ele se afastou muito triste, pois era rico.
23 Then Jesus said to [us] disciples, “Keep this in mind: It is very difficult for rich people [to decide] to let God [MTY/EUP] rule their [lives].
Jesus disse aos discípulos: “Eu lhes digo que isto é verdade: é difícil os ricos entrarem no Reino do Céu.
24 Note this also: It is impossible for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. It is [almost] as difficult [HYP] for rich people [to decide] to let God rule their [lives].”
E também lhes digo: é mais fácil um camelo passar pelo buraco de uma agulha do que um rico entrar no Reino de Deus.”
25 When [we] disciples heard this, we were astounded. [We thought that rich people were the ones whom God blesses the most. So we said to him], “(If that is so, it does not seem likely that anyone will be saved!/Who then will God will save?)” [RHQ]
Quando os discípulos ouviram isto, eles ficaram muito surpresos e perguntaram: “Então, quem pode ser salvo?”
26 [When Jesus heard us say that], he looked intently at us, and [then] he said to us, “[Yes], it is impossible for people [to save themselves]. But [God can save them, because] God is able to do [anything]!”
Jesus olhou para eles e disse: “De um ponto de vista humano, é impossível; mas todas as coisas são possíveis para Deus.”
27 Then Peter said to him, “You know that we [(exc)] have left everything behind and we have become your disciples. So what benefit will we get [for doing that]?”
Pedro lhe respondeu: “Bem, nós deixamos tudo para segui-lo. O que ganharemos como recompensa?”
28 Jesus said to us, “Keep this in mind: [You will get many benefits]. When [God] makes [the] new [earth] and when [I], the one who came from heaven, sit on my magnificent throne, those of you who have accompanied me will each sit on a throne, and you will judge [the people of] the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus lhe respondeu: “Eu lhes afirmo que isto é verdade: quando tudo for refeito, e o Filho do Homem estiver sentado em seu glorioso trono, vocês, que me seguiram, também se sentarão em doze tronos e julgarão as doze tribos de Israel.
29 [God will reward] those who, because of being my [disciples], have left [behind] a house or plot of ground, [their] brothers, [their] sisters, their father, their mother, their children, [or any other family] [MTY] [members]. [God] will give them 100 times [as many benefits as they have given up]. And they will live [with God] eternally. (aiōnios g166)
Todos aqueles que por mim tiverem deixado suas casas, seus irmãos, suas irmãs, seu pai, sua mãe, seus filhos e seus campos, receberão cem vezes mais e também receberão a vida eterna. (aiōnios g166)
30 But many [people who consider themselves to] be important [now] will be unimportant [at that future time], and many [people who consider themselves to be] unimportant [now will be] important [at that future time].”
Pois, muitos que são os primeiros serão os últimos. E muitos que são os últimos serão os primeiros.
