Matthew 5
1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a hillside. He sat down [in order to teach] his disciples. They came near to him [to listen to him].
Als er aber die Volksmenge sah, stieg er auf den Berg; und als er sich setzte, traten seine Jünger zu ihm.
2 Then he began to teach them by saying,
Und er tat seinen Mund auf, lehrte sie und sprach:
3 [God] is pleased with people who recognize that they have a spiritual [need]; he will allow them to be the people whose lives he rules over.
Selig sind die geistlich Armen; denn ihrer ist das Himmelreich!
4 [God] is pleased with people who mourn [because they have sinned; ] they will be encouraged {he will encourage them.}
Selig sind die Trauernden; denn sie sollen getröstet werden!
5 [God] is pleased with people who are meek; they will inherit the earth [that God will recreate].
Selig sind die Sanftmütigen; denn sie werden das Land ererben!
6 [God] is pleased with people who sincerely [desire to live] righteously [just like they] desire to eat and drink [MET]; they will be enabled {he will enable them} to do all that he desires [MET].
Selig sind, die nach der Gerechtigkeit hungern und dürsten; denn sie sollen satt werden!
7 [God] is pleased with people who act mercifully; he will act mercifully to them.
Selig sind die Barmherzigen; denn sie werden Barmherzigkeit erlangen!
8 [God] is pleased with people who think only about that which pleases him; [some day] they will [be where] God is and will see him.
Selig sind, die reines Herzens sind; denn sie werden Gott schauen!
9 [God] is pleased with people who help other people to live peacefully; they will be considered to be {he will consider that they are} his children [MET].
Selig sind die Friedfertigen; denn sie werden Gottes Kinder heißen!
10 [God is pleased with] people to whom evil things are done {to whom [other people] do evil things} because they [conducted themselves] righteously; he will allow them to be where he rules over people.
Selig sind, die um der Gerechtigkeit willen verfolgt werden; denn ihrer ist das Himmelreich!
11 [God is pleased with] you when [other] people insult you, when [other people] do evil things to you and when [other people] say falsely [that] you are evil because [you believe in] me.
Selig seid ihr, wenn sie euch schmähen und verfolgen und lügnerisch allerlei Arges wider euch reden um meinetwillen!
12 [When that happens], rejoice and be glad [DOU], because [God will give] you a great reward in heaven. [God will think highly of you], just like [he thought highly of] the prophets whom your [ancestors persecuted] long ago.
Freuet euch und frohlocket; denn euer Lohn ist groß im Himmel; denn also haben sie die Propheten verfolgt, die vor euch gewesen sind.
13 “You are [able to influence] evil [people] [MTY] [and improve the way they live in order that they do not become more evil, just like] salt [is able to improve the flavor of food and to preserve it] [MET] [from spoiling]. Salt that no longer tastes salty cannot become salty again [RHQ]. As a result, that salt becomes useless. It is rejected by people, thrown on the ground, and walked on {People reject it, throw it on the ground and walk on it} [MET]. [Similarly, if the way you live no longer influences people to live in a godly manner, God will reject you].
Ihr seid das Salz der Erde. Wenn aber das Salz fade wird, womit soll es wieder salzig gemacht werden? Es taugt zu nichts mehr, als daß es hinausgeworfen und von den Leuten zertreten werde.
14 You [enable] evil [people] [MTY] [to perceive God’s truth as] a light [enables people to perceive what is around them. Just like] everyone can see [LIT] [the lights of] a city on a hill [MET], [other people can see what you do].
Ihr seid das Licht der Welt. Es kann eine Stadt, die auf einem Berge liegt, nicht verborgen bleiben.
15 After people light a lamp, they never put it under a basket. Instead, [they put it] on a lampstand in their houses in order that it can shine on everyone there.
Man zündet auch nicht ein Licht an und setzt es unter den Scheffel, sondern auf den Leuchter, so leuchtet es allen, die im Hause sind.
16 [Similarly], you need to do [what is right] [MET] in such a manner that other people can see the good deeds that you do, and as a result they will praise your Father [who is] in heaven.”
So soll euer Licht leuchten vor den Leuten, daß sie eure guten Werke sehen und euren Vater im Himmel preisen.
17 “I came to earth, not to annul the laws [that God gave Moses] or [what] the prophets [MTY] [wrote]. Instead, I [came] to cause to happen [what the authors of those books predicted would happen]. So do not think any longer that I have come [to earth] in order that I might annul [what they wrote].
Ihr sollt nicht wähnen, daß ich gekommen sei, das Gesetz oder die Propheten aufzulösen! Ich bin nicht gekommen aufzulösen, sondern zu erfüllen.
18 Keep this in mind: [Every] point of those laws, [including those points that seem] least important, and even the smallest details of the laws [MTY] will surely be in effect [HYP, LIT] until the heavens and the earth disappear and until all [that God told their authors to write] happens.
Denn wahrlich, ich sage euch, bis daß Himmel und Erde vergangen sind, wird nicht ein Jota noch ein einziges Strichlein vom Gesetz vergehen, bis alles geschehen ist.
19 Since [all God’s laws are important], if anyone disobeys any of those commandments, [even if it would be] one of the least [important ones], and if that person teaches people [to disobey any of those commandments], it will be said {[God] will say} that that person is the least [important] of those in the place where [EUP] God rules. But those who obey [those commandments] and teach [other people to obey them, it will be said] {[God] will say} that they are very important among those that God rules.
Wer nun eines von diesen kleinsten Geboten auflöst und die Leute also lehrt, der wird der Kleinste heißen im Himmelreich, wer sie aber tut und lehrt, der wird groß heißen im Himmelreich.
20 Keep this in mind: [You assume that] the Pharisees and the men who teach our laws [faithfully obey] what God commands. But if you do not obey those laws better than they obey them, you will by no means enter the place where God rules.”
Denn ich sage euch: Wenn eure Gerechtigkeit die der Schriftgelehrten und Pharisäer nicht weit übertrifft, so werdet ihr gar nicht in das Himmelreich eingehen!
21 “You have heard [your religious teachers say] that it was said {that [Moses] said} to your ancestors, ‘Do not murder [anyone.’ This implied that] if someone murders [another person], the judge will condemn that person [and] sentence him to be [executed] {[say that someone must execute him]}.
Ihr habt gehört, daß zu den Alten gesagt ist: «Du sollst nicht töten»; wer aber tötet, der wird dem Gericht verfallen sein.
22 But what I say to you is this: [If you are] angry with someone, [God] will judge you. If you say to someone, ‘[You are worthless],’ the Jewish Council will judge you. If you [hate someone], and say to them 'You fool!' you. yourself, will be in danger of being thrown into the fires in hell. (Geenna g1067)
Ich aber sage euch: Jeder, der seinem Bruder zürnt, wird dem Gericht verfallen sein. Wer aber zu seinem Bruder sagt: Raka! der wird dem Hohen Rat verfallen sein. Wer aber sagt: Du Narr! der wird dem höllischen Feuer verfallen sein. (Geenna g1067)
23 So, when you take your gift [for God] to the altar, if you remember that you have offended someone,
Wenn du nun deine Gabe zum Altar bringst und daselbst eingedenk wirst, daß dein Bruder etwas wider dich habe,
24 leave your gift by the altar, and first go [to the person you have offended]. Tell that person that you are sorry for what you have done, and ask that person to forgive you. Then go back and offer your gift [to God].
so laß deine Gabe dort vor dem Altar und gehe zuvor hin und versöhne dich mit deinem Bruder und alsdann komm und opfere deine Gabe.
25 [Also], when a fellow citizen [takes you to court in order to] accuse you, settle accounts with that person quickly while you are walking with that person [to court]. Do that [while there still is time to do so] in order that he will not take you to the judge, [because if] the judge [favors the person who is accusing you, he will declare that you are guilty and send you] to the prison guard, and the prison guard will put you in prison.
Sei deinem Widersacher bald geneigt, während du noch mit ihm auf dem Wege bist; damit der Widersacher dich nicht etwa dem Richter überantworte, und der Richter dich dem Gerichtsdiener übergebe, und du ins Gefängnis geworfen werdest.
26 Keep this in mind: [If you go to prison], you will never get out [because you will never be able to] pay all that the judge says that you owe [MET]. [And remember also that] you [ought to settle accounts with God before you die, too].”
Wahrlich, ich sage dir, du wirst von dort nicht herauskommen, bis du den letzten Heller bezahlt hast!
27 “You have heard [God’s] commandment, ‘Do not commit adultery.’
Ihr habt gehört, daß zu den Alten gesagt ist: «Du sollst nicht ehebrechen!»
28 But what I say to you is this: If a man only looks at a woman desiring to have sex with her, [God considers that] his doing that [MET] is sin.
Ich aber sage euch: Wer ein Weib ansieht, ihrer zu begehren, der hat in seinem Herzen schon Ehebruch mit ihr begangen.
29 If because of what you see [MTY] you [are tempted to] sin, [stop looking at those things! Even if you have to] gouge out one of your eyes and throw it away [HYP] [to avoid sinning, do it!] It is good [that you not sin and] as a result [go to heaven, even though while you are still here on earth] you lack one [or both of] your eyes. But it is not good [that you continue to have two eyes and sin and, as a result, God] sends your whole body to hell. (Geenna g1067)
Wenn dir aber dein rechtes Auge ein Anstoß zur Sünde wird, so reiß es aus und wirf es von dir. Denn es ist besser für dich, daß eins deiner Glieder verloren gehe, als daß dein ganzer Leib in die Hölle geworfen werde. (Geenna g1067)
30 If you are [tempted to] use one of your hands to sin [MTY], [stop using your hand. Even if you have to] cut your hand off and throw it away [to avoid sinning, do it] [HYP]! It is good [that you do not sin and as a result you go to heaven, even though while you are still here on earth] you lack one [or both] of your [hands]. But it is not good [that you sin and, as a result, God] sends your whole body to hell.” (Geenna g1067)
Und wenn deine rechte Hand für dich ein Anstoß zur Sünde wird, so haue sie ab und wirf sie von dir. Denn es ist besser für dich, daß eins deiner Glieder verloren gehe, als daß dein ganzer Leib in die Hölle geworfen werde. (Geenna g1067)
31 “It is written {[Moses] wrote}, ‘If a man is divorcing his wife, he should write a document [on which he states that he is] divorcing her.’
Es ist auch gesagt: «Wer sich von seiner Frau scheidet, der gebe ihr einen Scheidebrief.»
32 But [now listen to what] I say to you: [A man] may [divorce his wife] only if she has committed adultery, [and not for any other reason]. If a man divorces his wife [for any other reason, and he has sex with another woman], he makes his wife become one against whom he has committed adultery, [because in God’s estimation she still is his wife]. Also, if a man marries a woman who is divorced {whose husband has divorced her}, [God considers] him [guilty of] committing adultery.”
Ich aber sage euch: Wer sich von seiner Frau scheidet, ausgenommen wegen Unzucht, der macht, daß sie die Ehe bricht. Und wer eine Geschiedene zur Ehe nimmt, der bricht die Ehe.
33 “You have also heard [your religious teachers say] that it was written {that [Moses] wrote} to your ancestors, ‘Make sure that you do what you promised the Lord that you would do!’ [DOU]
Wiederum habt ihr gehört, daß zu den Alten gesagt ist: «Du sollst nicht falsch schwören; du sollst aber dem Herrn deine Schwüre halten.»
34 But [now listen to what] I say to you: Never promise to do anything and then ask a superior being to affirm [that what you are saying will happen. For example, do] not [promise that you will give something and then ask spiritual beings in] heaven [MTY] [to affirm that you will do it], because heaven is where God [sits] on his throne [MTY] [to rule over people].
Ich aber sage euch, daß ihr überhaupt nicht schwören sollt, weder bei dem Himmel, denn er ist Gottes Thron,
35 [Also, do] not [promise that you will give something and then ask spiritual beings] on earth [MTY] [to affirm that you will do it], because the earth is where God rests his feet [MET]. [Also, do] not [promise that you will do something and ask religious authorities] in Jerusalem [to affirm that you will do it], because Jerusalem is the city where [God], the great King [rules].
noch bei der Erde, denn sie ist seiner Füße Schemel, noch bei Jerusalem, denn sie ist des großen Königs Stadt.
36 [Also, do not promise that you will do something and then say that] your head [should be cut off] {[someone should cut off] your head} [if you do not do it]. You are not [even] able to [change the color of the hair of your head by] making one [black] hair white or one [white] hair black.
Auch bei deinem Haupte sollst du nicht schwören; denn du vermagst kein einziges Haar weiß oder schwarz zu machen.
37 [If you talk about doing something], just say ‘Yes, I [will do it],’ or ‘No, I [will not do it].’ [If you say] anything more than that, it is from [Satan], the Evil One.”
Es sei aber eure Rede: Ja, ja! Nein, nein! Was darüber ist, das ist vom Bösen.
38 “You have heard [your religious teachers say] that [it is written] {[Moses wrote]}, ‘[Retaliate like this]: [If someone damages] one of your eyes, [someone should damage] one of that person’s eyes. [If someone damages] one of your teeth, [someone should damage] one of that person’s teeth.’
Ihr habt gehört, daß gesagt ist: «Auge um Auge und Zahn um Zahn!»
39 But [now listen to what] I say to you: Do not take revenge for evil [deeds done] {[that other people do]} [to you]. Instead, if someone [insults you by] striking you on one cheek, turn your other cheek toward that person [in order that he can strike it also].
Ich aber sage euch: Ihr sollt dem Bösen nicht widerstehen; sondern wenn dich jemand auf deinen rechten Backen schlägt, so biete ihm auch den andern dar;
40 If someone wants to sue you and take your (inner garment/shirt), give him your (outer garment/coat) also.
und wer mit dir rechten und deinen Rock nehmen will, dem laß auch den Mantel;
41 If a [military authority] compels you to go with him one mile [and carry his gear], go with him two miles [and carry his gear].
und wenn dich jemand eine Meile weit zu gehen nötigt, so gehe mit ihm zwei.
42 Also, if someone asks you for [something], give [him what he is asking for]. If someone requests you to lend him [something], do not refuse [to lend it to him].”
Gib dem, der dich bittet, und wende dich nicht ab von dem, der von dir borgen will.
43 “You have heard [your religious teachers say that it is written that Moses wrote], ‘Love the citizens of your country and hate your enemies.’
Ihr habt gehört, daß gesagt ist: «Du sollst deinen Nächsten lieben und deinen Feind hassen!»
44 But [now listen to what] I say to you: Love your enemies [as well as your friends], and pray for those who cause you to suffer.
Ich aber sage euch: Liebet eure Feinde, segnet, die euch fluchen, tut wohl denen, die euch hassen, und bittet für die, so euch beleidigen und verfolgen;
45 Do that in order to imitate what [God], your Father [who is] in heaven, does. He desires that you [MET] do [like he does]. [He acts kindly to all people. For example, he causes] the sun to shine [equally] on wicked [people] and on good [people], and [he sends] rain [both] on righteous [people] and on unrighteous [people].
auf daß ihr Kinder eures Vaters im Himmel seid. Denn er läßt seine Sonne aufgehen über Böse und Gute und läßt regnen über Gerechte und Ungerechte.
46 If you love [only] the people who love you, ([do not expect God to] reward you [in heaven]!/will [God] reward you [in heaven]?) [RHQ] [This is based on the fact that everyone], even the tax collectors, [who you think are very great sinners], love [RHQ] those who love them. [If you act like them], ([you are not any different from tax collectors!/in what way are you different from tax collectors]?) [RHQ]
Denn wenn ihr die liebt, die euch lieben, was habt ihr für einen Lohn? Tun nicht die Zöllner dasselbe?
47 If you want [God] to bless only your friends, (you are not acting any better than other people!/are you acting any better than other people?) [RHQ] Even the non-Jews, [who you think sin very much] (OR, [you think are unacceptable to God]), want God to bless their friends [RHQ], [but God does not reward them for that].
Und wenn ihr nur eure Brüder grüßt, was tut ihr Besonderes? Tun nicht auch die Heiden ebenso?
48 [You need to love those who do not love you], and in that way become perfect as [God] your Father, [who is] in heaven, is perfect.”
Darum sollt ihr vollkommen sein, gleichwie euer himmlischer Vater vollkommen ist!
