Revelation 22
1 The angel showed me the river of water [that causes people who drink from it] to live [forever]. The water was sparkling and clear like crystal. The river was flowing out from the throne where God and the [one who is like a] lamb [were sitting].
Dann zeigte er mir einen Strom lebendigen Wassers, klar wie Kristall; er floß vom Throne Gottes und des Lammes aus.
2 It flowed down through the middle of the [main] street of the city. On each side of the river were trees [bearing fruit that causes people who eat it] to live forever. [The trees] bear twelve [crops] (OR, twelve [kinds]) of fruit; [they] produce one crop each month. The [people of the] nations [MTY] [use] the leaves of these trees [as medicine] in order that they may feel stronger
Und mitten auf der Straße, zu beiden Seiten des Stromes, stand der Baum des Lebens, der zwölfmal Früchte trägt; in jedem Monat bringt er seine Frucht. Die Blätter des Baumes aber dienen den Völkern zur Heilung.
3 There will never be [anyone or anything there that God] will be [under God’s] curse. The throne of God and the [one who is like a] lamb will be in the city. And God’s servants will worship him there.
Verfluchtes wird es nicht mehr geben. Der Thron Gottes und der des Lammes wird in ihr sein, und seine Knechte werden ihn anbeten.
4 They will see him face-to-face, and his name will be [written] {[he] will [write] his name} on their foreheads.
Sie schauen sein Angesicht und sein Name steht auf ihrer Stirne.
5 There will never again be night. [God’s servants] will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will shine his light upon them. And they will rule forever. (aiōn g165)
Nacht gibt es keine mehr; sie brauchen weder Fackellicht noch Sonnenschein; denn Gott, der Herr, ist selbst ihr Licht, und herrschen werden sie von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeiten. (aiōn g165)
6 The angel said to me: “These words that [God has revealed to you] are true, and he will certainly do what he has promised to do. The Lord God who ([inspires] the prophets/tells the prophets what to say) sent his angel to show the people who serve him the events that must happen soon.”
Er sprach zu mir: "Diese Worte sind wahr und zuverlässig. Der Herr, der Gott der Prophetengeister, sandte seinen Engel, um seinen Knechten anzuzeigen, was bald geschehen muß.
7 [Jesus says to all his people], “Listen [to] this! I am coming soon; [God will abundantly] bless everyone who obeys what [has been commanded] in this book.”
Siehe, ich komme bald. Selig, wer die Prophezeiungsworte dieses Buches bewahrt."
8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw [in a vision] these things [that I have written down]. When I had heard and seen [them], I immediately knelt down at the feet of the angel who was showing them to me, in order to worship him.
Ich, Johannes, bin es, der dies gehört und geschaut hat. Sobald ich es gehört und geschaut hatte, fiel ich dem Engel, der mir dies gezeigt hatte, zu Füßen, ihn anzubeten.
9 But he said to me, “Do not [worship me] I am [just] your fellow servant! I am also the fellow servant of your fellow believers who are (the prophets/the ones who tell messages that come directly from God), and I am a fellow servant of those who obey what has been commanded in this book. [Instead], worship God!”
Er aber sprach zu mir: "Tu es nicht! Ich bin ja nur dein und deiner Brüder, der Propheten, Mitknecht, und auch derer, die auf die Worte dieses Buches achten. Gott bete an!"
10 He also said to me, “Do not keep secret the message about what [God] has foretold in this book, because it is almost time [MTY] for him to [what he has promised to do in this message].
Und weiter sagte er zu mir: "Versiegle nicht die Prophezeiungsworte dieses Buches! Denn die Zeit ist nahe.
11 [Since that time is near, if] those who act in an evil manner [want to] continue to act that way [IRO], [that is up to them. God will soon] ([pay them back/punish them]) [for that. If] those who are vile [want to] continue to be vile [IRO], [that is up to them. God will soon] ([pay them back/punish them]) [for that]. Those who are [acting] righteously should continue to act righteously. And those who are holy should continue to be holy.”
Der Ungerechte soll weiter Unrecht tun, der Unreine sich noch weiter beschmutzen; der Gerechte soll weiterhin recht handeln, der Heilige werde noch weiter geheiligt.
12 [Jesus says this to everyone]: “Listen! I am coming soon! And I will pay back everyone according to what each one has done, by [punishing or] rewarding them.
Siehe, ich komme bald, und mit mir kommt mein Lohn, um einem jeden nach seinen Werken zu vergelten.
13 I [am] the one who began all things [MET] and the one who will cause all things to end [MET]. I existed before [all things existed] and I will exist at the end [of all things] [DOU].
Ich bin das Alpha und das Omega, der Erste und der Letzte, der Anfang und das Ende.
14 [God] is very pleased with the people who wash their robes, [making themselves spiritually clean] [MET], because they will be able to [eat the fruit of] [MTY] the tree [that enables people] to live [forever], and because they will [be able] to enter the gates into the [holy] city.
Selig, die ihre Kleider waschen im Blute des Lammes, damit ihr Anrecht auf den Baum des Lebens bleibe und sie durch die Tore in die Stadt eingehen.
15 [People who are unholy] will not be allowed to enter the city. They include people who practice sorcery, people who sin sexually, murderers, idol worshipers, and everyone who enjoys telling lies and are continual liars. [They can never enter that city].”
Hinaus jedoch die Hunde, Zauberer, Unkeuschen, die Mörder, Götzendiener und jeder, der Lüge liebt und übt.
16 “I, Jesus, sent my angel in order that he might tell you who are in the congregations [that all] these things [that have been said are true]. I am the descendant of [King] David [whom the prophets promised would come] [MET]. I am the [one who is like] the bright morning star [MET], the one [that Moses promised would come].”
Ich, Jesus, sandte meinen Engel, euch dies über die Gemeinden zu bezeugen. Ich bin die Wurzel und der Stamm Davids, der glänzende Morgenstem."
17 [God’s] Spirit and [his people, who are like] [MET] the bride [of Christ], say [to each one who desires to believe], “Come!” Whoever hears [this] should also say [to each one who desires to believe], “Come!” [Spiritually thirsty people should come] [MET]! Everyone who desires the water [that enables people to] live [forever] should take it as a free gift!
Der Geist und die Braut sprechen: 'Komm!' Wer hört, der spreche: 'Komm!' Wer dürstet, möge kommen. Wer will, empfange umsonst lebendiges Wasser.
18 “I, [Jesus, solemnly] warn everyone who hears what [I] have foretold in this book: If anyone adds anything to this message, God will cause him to experience the plagues that are {that [I] have} described in this book.
Ich bezeuge jedem, der die Prophezeiungsworte dieses Buches hört: Wer etwas noch hinzufügt, dem wird Gott die Plagen hinzufügen, die in diesem Buch aufgezeichnet sind;
19 If anyone omits any of the message about what [I] have foretold in this book, God will take away that person’s right [to eat fruit from] [MTY] the tree [that enables people] to live [forever]. He [will also take away] that person’s right [to enter] God’s city. [Both these things] are described {[I] have described [both these things]} in this book.”
wer etwas von den Weissagungen dieses Buches wegnimmt, dem wird Gott seinen Anteil hinwegnehmen am Baume des Lebens, wie auch an der heiligen Stadt, von der in diesem Buche geschrieben steht.
20 [Jesus], who says that [all] the things written here are true, says, “Certainly I am coming soon!” [I, John, reply], “(May it be so!/Amen!) Lord Jesus, come!”
Der dies bezeugt, spricht: "Ja, ich komme bald." "Amen. Komm, Herr Jesus!"
21 [I pray that our] Lord Jesus [will continue to] act kindly to all [of you who are God’s people]. (Amen!/May it be so!)
Die Gnade des Herrn Jesus sei mit allen Heiligen. Amen.
