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].
Mme e rile Jesu a sena go fetsa mafoko a, a tswa mo Galalea a boela kwa morago kwa Judea go kgabaganya Noka ya Jorodane.
2 Large crowds followed him there, and he healed [the sick among] them.
Boidiidi jwa batho jwa mo sala morago, mme a fodisa malwetse a bone.
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].”
Bafarasai bangwe ba tla go buisanya nae, gape ba leka go mmeela seru gore a bue sengwe se se tlaa mo senyang. Ba mmotsa ba re, “A o letlelela tlhalo?”
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].’
Jesu a ba fetola a re, “A ga lo bale dikwalo? Mo go tsone go kwadilwe gore mo tshimologong Modimo o tlhodile monna le mosadi,
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].’
gore monna o tlaa tlogela rraagwe le mmaagwe mme a ngaparele mosadi wa gagwe. Mme bobedi jo bo tlaa nna bongwe fela, e sa tlhole e le bobedi, mme ele bongwe fela! a go se nne ope yo o kgaoganyang se Modimo o se kopantseng”.
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].”
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?”
Ba botsa ba re, “Jaanong Moshe o ne a raya jang fa a re monna o ka tlhala mosadi wa gagwe ka go mo kwalela lokwalo lwa tlhalo fela?”
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].
Jesu a fetola a re, “Moshe o dirile jalo ka ntlha ya go bona dipelo tsa lona tse di thata tse di bosula, mme tota e ne e se se Modimo o simolotseng o se ikaeletse.
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.”
Mme ke lo bolelela se, ka re, le fa e le mang yo o tlhalang mosadi wa gagwe, fa e se fela ka kgokafalo, a bo a nyala yo mongwe, o dira kgoka falo.”
10 We disciples said to him, “If that is true, it is better for men never to marry!”
Barutwa ba ga Jesu ba mo raya ba re, “Fa e le gore go ntse jalo go botoka go sa nyaleng.”
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].
Jesu a fetola a re, “Ga se mongwe le mongwe yo o ka amogelang mafoko a, fa e se fela ka thuso ya Modimo.
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].”
Banna bangwe ba tsetswe e le baopa, ba bangwe ba opafaditswe ke batho, gore ba seka ba nyala, ba bangwe ba ikgapa mo nyalong ka ntlha ya Bogosi jwa Legodimo. A yo o kgonag, a amogele mafoko a me.”
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].
Mme ga tlisiwa bana ba bannye kwa go Jesu gore a ba beye diatla a ba rapelele. Mme barutwa ba kgalemela ba ba neng ba tlisitse bana. Ba ba raya ba re, “Se mo tshwenyeng.”
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].”
Jesu a re, “Lesang banyana ba tle kwa go nna, se ba kganeleng. Gonne bogosi jwa Legodimo ke jwa ba ba ntseng jalo.”
15 Jesus then laid his hands on the children [and asked God to bless them]. Then he left there.
Foo a ba baya diatla a ba segofatsa pele ga a tsamaya.
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)
Mme mongwe a tla kwa go Jesu ka potso e e reng: “Morena yo o Molemo ke ka dira eng se se siameng go nna le botshelo jo bo sa khutleng?” (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’].”
Jesu a mo raya a re fa o re, “Ke molemo o raya Modimo. Mme go araba potso ya gago ka re, o ka tsena kwa legodimong fa o tshegetsa ditaolo.”
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,
Mme monna a mmotsa a re, “Ditaolo dife?” Mme Jesu a fetola a re “O seka wa bolaya motho, o seka wa dira boaka, o seka wa utswa, o seka wa bua maaka,
19 honor your father and your mother, and love people you come in contact with as [much as you love] yourself.”
tlotla rrago le mmago, gape o rate mongwe ka wena jaaka o ithata!”
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]?”
Mme lekawana la fetola la re, “Ke sa le ke e tshegetsa yotlhe fela, ke tshwanetse go dirang gape?”
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!”
Jesu a mo raya a re, “Fa o batla go itekanela, ya o rekise sengwe le sengwe se o nang naso o neele bahumanegi madi, mme o tlaa nna le khumo kwa legodimong; mme o tle o ntshale morago.”
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].
Mme e rile fa lekau le utlwa jaana, la tsamaya le nyemile moko ka bohutsana, ka gore le ne le humile thata.
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].
Hong a raya barutwa ba gagwe a re, “Ruri go thata mo mohuming go tsena mo Bogosing jwa Legodimo.
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].”
Mme ke ipoeletsa gape ke re, go motlhofo mo kammeleng go tsena ka leroba la nnale go na le gore mohumi a tsene mo Bogosing jwa Modimo.”
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]
Polelo e ya gakgamatsa barutwa. Mme ba botsa ba re, “Mme fa go ntse jalo, ke mang yo o ka bolokwang mo lefatshing?”
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]!”
Hong Jesu a ba leba ka kelotlhoko a re, “Ka fa senameng ga go na ope.”
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]?”
Hong Petere a mo raya a re, “Re tlogetse sengwe le sengwe gore re go sale morago. Re tlaa boelwa ke eng ka go dira jalo?”
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.
Jesu a fetola a re, “E tlaa re nna, Morwa Motho, fa ke nna mo setilong se se galalelang sa Bogosi, lona barutwa ba me lo tlaa nna mo ditilong di le lesome le bobedi tsa puso go atlhola merafe e le lesome le bobedi ya Iseraele.
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)
Mme le fa e le mang yo a tlogelang motse wa gagwe, bomonnawe, bokgaitsadie, rraagwe, mmaagwe, mosadi wa gagwe, bana kgotsa dilwana go ntshala morago, o tlaa amogela galekgolo go menaganye, ebile o tlaa nna le botshelo jo bo sa khutleng. (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].”
Mme ba le bantsi ba e leng ba ntlha jaanong e tlaa nna ba morago ka nako eo: le bangwe ba e leng ba bofelo jaanong e tlaa nna ba ntlha.”
