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].
Тоді Царство Небесне буде подібне до десяти дів, що побрали каганці́ свої, та й пішли зустріча́ти молодого.
2 Five of the virgins were foolish and five of them were wise.
П'ять же з них нерозумні були, а п'ять мудрі.
3 The [virgins] who were foolish took their lanterns, but they did not take any [extra olive] oil [for] the lantern.
Нерозумні ж, узявши каганці́, не взяли́ із собою оливи.
4 But the [virgins] who were wise took oil in their flasks as well as in their lanterns.
А мудрі набрали оливи в посудинки ра́зом із своїми каганця́ми.
5 The bridegroom was delayed, [and it became late at night]. So all the virgins became sleepy and fell asleep.
А коли забари́всь молодий, то всі задрімали й поснули.
6 In the middle of the night someone [woke them up by] shouting, ‘Hey! The bridegroom [is arriving]! Go outside and meet him!’
А опі́вночі крик залуна́в: „Ось молодий, — виходьте назу́стріч!“
7 So all the virgins got up and trimmed their lantern wicks [so that they would burn properly].
Схопи́лись тоді всі ті діви, і каганці́ свої наготува́ли.
8 The foolish virgins said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your [olive] oil, because our lanterns are about to go out!’
Нерозумні ж сказали до мудрих: „Дайте нам із своєї оливи, бо наші каганці́ ось гаснуть“.
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!’
Мудрі ж відповіли та сказали: „Щоб, бува, нам і вам не забракло, — краще вдайтеся до продавців, і купіть собі“.
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]}.
І як вони купувати пішли, то прибув молодий; і готові ввійшли на весі́лля з ним, — і за́мкнені двері були́.
11 Later, the rest of the virgins came [to the hall] and they called [to the bridegroom], ‘Sir, open [the door] for us!’
А по́тім прийшла й решта дів і казала: „Пане, пане, — відчини нам!“
12 But he said [to them], ‘The truth is that I do not know you, so I [will not open the door for you]!’”
Він же в відповідь їм проказав: „Поправді кажу вам, — не знаю я вас!“
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].”
Тож пильнуйте, бо не знаєте ні дня, ні години, коли при́йде Син Лю́дський!
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].
Так само ж один чоловік, як відходив, покликав своїх рабів і передав їм добро своє.
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.
І одно́му він дав п'ять талантів, а другому два, а тому один, — кожному за спромо́жністю його. І відійшов.
16 The servant who had received 5,000 dollars went immediately and used that money to gain 5,000 dollars more.
А той, що взяв п'ять талантів, негайно пішов і орудував ними, — і набув він п'ять і́нших талантів.
17 Similarly, the servant who had [received] 2,000 dollars gained two [thousand dollars] more.
Так само ж і той, що взяв два — і він ще два і́нших набув.
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].
А той, що одно́го взя́в, пішов та й закопав його в землю, — і сховав срі́бло пана свого.
19 After a long time the servants’ boss returned. He [called them together to] find out what they had done with his money.
По довгому ж часі вернувся пан тих рабів, та й від них зажадав обрахунку.
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!’
І прийшов той, що взяв п'ять талантів, — приніс іще п'ять талантів і сказав: „Пане мій, п'ять талантів мені передав ти, — ось я здобу́в інші п'ять талантів“.
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!’
Сказав же йому його пан: „Гаразд, рабе добрий і вірний! Ти в мало́му був вірний, над великим поставлю тебе, — увійди до радощів пана свого!“
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!’
Підійшов же й той, що взяв два таланти, і сказав: „Два таланти мені передав ти, — ось іще два тала́нти здобу́в я“.
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!’
Сказав йому пан його: „Гаразд, рабе добрий і вірний! Ти в мало́му був вірний, над великим поставлю тебе, — увійди до радощів пана свого!“
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].
Підійшов же і той, що одного таланта взяв, і сказав: „Я знав тебе, па́не, що тверда́ ти люди́на, — ти жнеш, де не сіяв, і збираєш, де не розси́пав.
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!’
І я побоявся, — пішов і таланта твого сховав у землю. Ото маєш своє“.
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]
І відповів його пан і сказав йому: „Рабе лукавий і лінивий! Ти знав, що я жну, де не сіяв, і збираю, де не розси́пав?
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]!’
Тож тобі було треба віддати гроші мої грошомінам, і, вернувшись, я взяв би з прибу́тком своє.
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!
Візьміть же від нього таланта, і віддайте тому́, що десять талантів він має.
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.
Бо кожному, хто має, дасться йому та й додасться, хто ж не має, — забереться від нього й те, що він має.
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].’”
А раба непотрібного вкиньте до зо́внішньої темряви, — буде плач там і скрегіт зубів!
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].
Коли ж при́йде Син Лю́дський у славі Своїй, і всі анголи́ з Ним, тоді Він засяде на престолі слави Своєї.
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.
І перед Ним усі наро́ди зберуться, і Він відді́лить одного від о́дного їх, як відділя́є вівчар овець від козлів.
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].
І поставить Він вівці право́руч Себе, а козлята — ліво́руч.
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]
Тоді скаже Цар тим, хто право́руч Його: „Прийдіть, благословенні Мого Отця, посядьте Царство, уготоване вам від закла́дин світу.
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].
Бо Я голодував був — і ви нагодували Мене, пра́гнув — і ви напоїли Мене, мандрівником Я був — і Мене прийняли́ ви.
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.’
Був наги́й — і Мене зодягли ви, слабував — і Мене ви відвідали, у в'язни́ці Я був — і прийшли ви до Мене“.
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?
Тоді відповідя́ть Йому праведні й скажуть: „Господи, коли то Тебе ми голодного бачили — і нагодували, або спрагненого — і напоїли?
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?
Коли то Тебе мандрівником ми бачили — і прийняли́, чи наги́м — і зодягли?
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].
Коли то Тебе ми недужого бачили, чи в в'язниці — і до Тебе прийшли?“
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.’
Цар відповість і промовить до них: „Поправді кажу́ вам: що́ тільки вчинили ви одно́му з найменших братів Моїх цих, — те Мені ви вчинили“.
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)
Тоді скаже й тим, хто ліво́руч: „Ідіть ви від Мене, прокля́ті, у вічний огонь, що дияволові та його посланця́м пригото́ваний. (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.
Бо Я голодував був — і не нагодували Мене, пра́гнув — і ви не напоїли Мене,
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.’
мандрівником Я був — і не прийняли́ ви Мене, був наги́й — і не зодягли ви Мене, слабий і в в'язниці — і Мене не відвідали ви“.
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?’
Тоді відповідять і вони, промовляючи: „Господи, коли то Тебе ми голодного бачили, або спра́гненого, або мандрівником, чи наго́го, чи недужого, чи в в'язниці — і не послужили Тобі?“
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.’
Тоді Він відповість їм і скаже: „Поправді кажу вам: чого тільки одному з найменших цих ви не вчинили, — Мені не вчинили!“
