Matthew 25
1 [Jesus continued by saying, “I will tell you something else about the time when I return from] heaven as king [MET]. [What will happen to many people who say that they know me will be] like [what happened to] ten virgins who took their lanterns and went to the place where they would meet a bridegroom [and go to his wedding celebration].
"Dann wird das Himmelreich zehn Jungfrauen gleichen, die mit ihren Lampen dem Bräutigam und der Braut entgegengingen.
2 Five of the virgins were foolish and five of them were wise.
Fünf aus ihnen waren töricht und fünf klug.
3 The [virgins] who were foolish took their lanterns, but they did not take any [extra olive] oil [for] the lantern.
Die törichten hatten zwar ihre Lampen bei sich, aber ohne Öl;
4 But the [virgins] who were wise took oil in their flasks as well as in their lanterns.
und die klugen trugen in Krügen noch Öl für die Lampen bei sich.
5 The bridegroom was delayed, [and it became late at night]. So all the virgins became sleepy and fell asleep.
Der Bräutigam blieb länger aus, und alle wurden schläfrig und nickten schließlich ein.
6 In the middle of the night someone [woke them up by] shouting, ‘Hey! The bridegroom [is arriving]! Go outside and meet him!’
Da, um Mitternacht, erscholl der Ruf: 'Der Bräutigam! Auf! Geht ihm entgegen!'
7 So all the virgins got up and trimmed their lantern wicks [so that they would burn properly].
Alle jene Jungfrauen erhoben sich und machten ihre Lampen zurecht.
8 The foolish virgins said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your [olive] oil, because our lanterns are about to go out!’
Da baten die törichten die klugen: 'Gebt uns von euerm Öl! Unsere Lampen gehen aus.'
9 The wise virgins replied, ‘[No, because] there might not be enough oil for our lanterns and for yours. Go to a store and buy some for yourselves!’
Die klugen aber sagten: 'Das geht nicht an; es möchte sonst für uns und für euch nicht reichen. Geht lieber zu den Krämern und kaufet euch.'
10 But while [the foolish virgins] were going to buy [some oil], the bridegroom arrived. So the [wise virgins], who were ready, went with the bridegroom to the wedding hall [where the bride was waiting]. Then the door was closed {someone closed the door [of that hall]}.
Sie gingen hin, um zu kaufen. Da kam der Bräutigam. Die bereit waren, gingen mit ihm zur Hochzeit ein, und die Türe ward geschlossen.
11 Later, the rest of the virgins came [to the hall] and they called [to the bridegroom], ‘Sir, open [the door] for us!’
Später kamen auch die andern Jungfrauen; sie riefen: 'Herr, Herr, mach uns auf!'
12 But he said [to them], ‘The truth is that I do not know you, so I [will not open the door for you]!’”
Doch er erwiderte: 'Wahrlich, ich sage euch: Ich kenne euch nicht.'
13 [Then Jesus continued by saying], “So, in order that [this will not happen to you], keep expecting [that I will return], because you do not know when [MTY] [it will be].”
So seid denn wachsam, weil ihr weder den Tag noch die Stunde wisset.
14 “[When I return from heaven as king, I will deal with those who say that they have been serving me like] a man who was about to go on a long journey dealt with his servants. He called them together and gave them each some of his wealth [to invest and gain more money for him].
Ferner: Ein Mann wollte in die Fremde ziehen. Da ließ er seine Knechte kommen und übergab ihnen sein Vermögen.
15 He gave them money according to their ability [to take care of it]. [For example], he gave one servant 5,000 dollars, he gave another servant 2,000 dollars, and he gave another servant 1,000 dollars. Then he left on his journey.
Dem einen gab er fünf Talente, dem andern zwei und einem dritten eines, nach seinen Fähigkeiten einem jeden. Dann reiste er ab.
16 The servant who had received 5,000 dollars went immediately and used that money to gain 5,000 dollars more.
Der fünf Talente erhalten hatte, ging sogleich hin, trieb damit Handel und gewann noch fünf weitere dazu.
17 Similarly, the servant who had [received] 2,000 dollars gained two [thousand dollars] more.
Auch der mit seinen zwei gewann noch zwei andre dazu.
18 But the servant who had received one [thousand dollars] went and dug a hole in the ground and hid the money there [to keep it safe].
Der aber, der nur das eine empfangen hatte, ging hin und vergrub das Geld seines Herrn im Boden.
19 After a long time the servants’ boss returned. He [called them together to] find out what they had done with his money.
Nach langer Zeit kam der Herr jener Knechte zurück und hielt mit ihnen Abrechnung.
20 The servant who had received 5,000 dollars brought two [bags, each containing] 5,000 dollars. He said, ‘Boss, you gave me 5,000 dollars to take care of. Look, I have gained 5,000 more!’
Der mit den fünf Talenten kam herein und brachte noch fünf weitere Talente mit. Er sprach: 'Herr, fünf Talente hast du mir übergeben, sieh, weitere fünf habe ich dazugewonnen.'
21 His boss replied, ‘[You are a very] good and faithful servant! [You have] done [very] well! You have faithfully handled a small [amount of money], so I will put you in charge of a lot of things. Come and be happy with me!’
Da sprach sein Herr zu ihm: 'Recht so, du guter und getreuer Knecht! In wenigem bist du getreu gewesen, ich will dich über vieles setzen; gehe ein in die Freude deines Herrn!'
22 The servant who had [received] 2,000 dollars also came and said, ‘Boss, you gave me 2,000 dollars to take care of. Look, I have gained 2,000 more!’
Da trat der mit den zwei Talenten ein. Er sprach: 'Herr, zwei Talente hast du mir übergeben, sieh, weitere zwei habe ich dazugewonnen.'
23 His boss replied, ‘You are a [very] good and faithful servant! You have done very well! You have faithfully handled a small [amount of money], so I will put you in charge of a lot of things. Come and be happy with me!’
Da sprach sein Herr zu ihm: 'Recht so, du guter und getreuer Knecht! In wenigem bist du getreu gewesen, ich will dich über vieles setzen; gehe ein in die Freude deines Herrn!'
24 Then the servant who had received 1,000 dollars came. He said, ‘Boss, I [was afraid of you]. I knew that you are a man who does not do foolish things with his money. [You even] take [from others money] that does not really belong to you, [like a farmer who] harvests [grain from another man’s field] where he did not even plant [the seeds].
Endlich kam auch der, der ein Talent erhalten hatte. Er sprach: 'Herr, ich kenne dich: Du bist ein harter Mann; du erntest, wo du nicht gesät hast, wo du nichts eingesetzt hast, willst du gewinnen.
25 So because I was afraid [of what you would do to me if I did not make a profit from my business], I went out and hid your 1,000 dollars in the ground [to keep it safe]. Here, this is [the money] that belongs to you!’
Ich hatte Angst, ging hin und vergrub dein Talent im Boden; sieh, hier hast du wiederum, was dir gehört.'
26 His boss replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! (You knew that I take [from others money] that does not really belong to me, [like a farmer who] harvests [grain from another man’s field] where I did not even plant [the seeds]!/Did you not know that I [take from others money that does not really belong to me, like a farmer] who harvests [grain from another man’s field] where I did not even plant [the seeds]?) [RHQ]
Da sprach sein Herr zu ihm: 'Du böser und fauler Knecht! Du wußtest, daß ich ernte, wo ich nicht gesät, gewinnen will, wo ich nichts eingesetzt habe?
27 So then, you should have put my money [on deposit] in a bank, so that when I returned I would get it back with the interest [it earned]!’
Da hättest du mein Geld zu den Wechslern bringen sollen, dann hätte ich nach meiner Rückkehr das Meinige mit Zinsen wiederum bekommen.
28 [Then the boss said to his other servants], ‘Take the 1,000 dollars from him, and give it to [the servant] who has the 10,000 dollars!
So nehmt ihm das Talent und gebt es dem, der zehn hat.
29 To those who [use well what] they have [received, God] will give more, and they will have plenty. But from those who [do] not [use well what they have received], even what they [already] have will be taken away.
Denn jedem, der hat, wird gegeben werden, und er wird im Überfluß haben. Doch wer nichts hat, dem wird auch das, was er besitzt, genommen werden.
30 Furthermore, throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where he will be [with those who are] wailing and gnashing their teeth [because they are in much pain].’”
Den nichtsnutzigen Knecht aber werft in die Finsternis hinaus; dort wird Heulen und Zähneknirschen sein.
31 “When I, the one who came from heaven, come again, I will be very radiant and [bring] all my angels with me. Then I will sit as a king on my wonderful throne [to judge people].
Wenn der Menschensohn in seiner Herrlichkeit erscheint und mit ihm alle seine Engel, dann wird er sich auf dem Throne seiner Herrlichkeit niederlassen.
32 People from all nations [MTY] will be gathered in front of me {[The angels] will gather in front of me people from all nations}. Then I will separate them, one from another, as a shepherd separates his sheep from his goats.
Alle Völker werden vor ihm versammelt werden. Er wird sie voneinander scheiden, wie der Hirte die Schafe von den Böcken scheidet.
33 I will put [the righteous people] on my right and [the unrighteous ones on my left, as a] shepherd puts sheep [on one side] and goats [on the other side].
Die Schafe wird er auf seine rechte Seite stellen, die Böcke aber auf die linke.
34 Then I will say to those on my right, ‘You people who have been blessed by my Father {whom my Father has blessed}, come! From the time he created the world, he has been preparing to allow you to [receive the blessings that he will give to all those] who let him rule their lives. [Now is the time for] you to receive [those blessings]
Dann wird der König die zu seiner Rechten anreden: 'Kommt her, ihr Gesegneten meines Vaters! Nehmt in Besitz das Reich, das euch seit Grundlegung der Welt bereitet ist.
35 [They belong to you], because you gave me something to eat when I was hungry. (OR, [They belong to you]. It is as though you gave me something to eat when I was hungry.) You gave me something to drink when I was thirsty. When I was a stranger [in your town], you invited me [to stay] in [your houses].
Denn ich war hungrig, und ihr habt mich gespeist; ich war durstig, und ihr habt mich getränkt; ich war Fremdling, und ihr habt mich beherbergt;
36 When I needed clothes [MTY], you gave me some. When I was sick, you took care of me. When I was in prison, you came to visit me.’
ich war nackt, und ihr habt mich bekleidet; ich war krank, und ihr habt mich besucht; ich war im Gefängnis, und ihr seid zu mir gekommen.'
37 Then the righteous people will reply, ‘Lord, when were you hungry and we saw you and gave you something to eat? When were you thirsty and we gave you something to drink?
Da werden ihn die Gerechten fragen: 'Herr, wann sahen wir dich hungrig und haben dich gespeist, oder durstig und gaben dir zu trinken?
38 When were you a stranger [in our town] and we invited you [to stay] in [our houses]? When did you need clothes and we gave you some?
Wann sahen wir dich fremd und haben dich beherbergt, oder nackt und haben dich bekleidet?
39 When were you sick or in prison and we went to visit you?’ [We do not remember doing any of these things for you].
Wann sahen wir dich krank oder im Gefängnis und sind zu dir gekommen?'
40 I will reply, ‘The truth is that whatever you did for any one of your fellow believers, even an unimportant one, [it was as though] you did it for me.’
Da wird ihnen der König antworten: 'Wahrlich, ich sage euch: Was ihr einem der geringsten meiner Brüder getan habt, das habt ihr mir getan.'
41 Then I will say to those on my left, ‘You people who have been cursed [by God] {whom God has cursed}, leave me! Go into the eternal fire that God has prepared for (the devil/Satan) and his angels! (aiōnios g166)
Dann wird er auch zu denen auf der Linken sagen: 'Hinweg von mir, Verfluchte, in das ewige Feuer, das dem Teufel samt seinen Engeln bereitet ist. (aiōnios g166)
42 [It is right for you to go there], because you did not give me anything to eat when I was hungry. You did not give me anything to drink when I was thirsty.
Denn ich war hungrig, und ihr habt mich nicht gespeist; ich war durstig, und ihr habt mich nicht getränkt;
43 You did not invite me into [your homes] when I was a stranger [in your town]. You did not give me any clothes when I needed them [MTY]. You did not take care of me when I was sick or in prison.’
ich war fremd, und ihr habt mich nicht beherbergt; ich war nackt, und ihr habt mich nicht bekleidet; ich war krank und im Gefängnis, und ihr habt mich nicht besucht.'
44 They will answer, ‘Lord, when were you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and we did not help you?’
Auch diese werden nunmehr fragen: 'Herr, wann sahen wir dich hungrig oder durstig, wann fremd und nackt und krank und im Gefängnis und hätten dir nicht gedient?'
45 I will reply, ‘The truth is that whenever you did not do anything to help any one of [my people], [even if they were] unimportant people, [it was as though] you did not do anything [to help] me.’
Da wird er ihnen antworten: 'Wahrlich, ich sage euch: Was ihr einem dieser meiner Geringsten nicht getan habt, das habt ihr auch mir nicht getan.'
46 Then those people [on my left] will go away to the place where [they] will be punished {[God] will punish them} eternally, but the righteous people will go to where they will live forever [with God].” (aiōnios g166)
Und diese werden in die ewige Pein eingehen, die Gerechten aber in das ewige Leben." (aiōnios g166)
