Matthew 11
1 It came about that when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.
Baada ya Yesu kumaliza kutoa maagizo kwa wanafunzi wake kumi na wawili, aliondoka hapo akaenda kufundisha na kuhubiri katika miji yao.
2 Now when John heard in the prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent a message by his disciples
Yohana aliposikia akiwa gerezani mambo ambayo Kristo alikuwa akiyafanya, aliwatuma wanafunzi wake
3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for another?”
ili wakamuulize, “Wewe ndiye yule aliyekuwa aje, au tumngojee mwingine?”
4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you see and hear.
Yesu akajibu, “Rudini mkamwambie Yohana yale mnayosikia na kuyaona:
5 Blind people are receiving sight, lame people are walking, lepers are being cleansed, deaf people are hearing again, people who have died are being raised back to life, and needy people are being told the good news.
Vipofu wanapata kuona, viwete wanatembea, wenye ukoma wanatakaswa, viziwi wanasikia, wafu wanafufuliwa, na maskini wanahubiriwa habari njema.
6 Blessed is anyone who is not offended by me.”
Amebarikiwa mtu yule asiyechukizwa na mimi.”
7 As these men went on their way, Jesus began to say to the crowds about John, “What did you go out in the desert to see—a reed being shaken by the wind?
Wale wanafunzi wa Yohana walipokuwa wanaondoka, Yesu akaanza kusema na makutano kuhusu Yohana Mbatizaji. Akawauliza, “Mlipokwenda kule nyikani, mlikwenda kuona nini? Je, ni unyasi ukipeperushwa na upepo?
8 But what did you go out to see—a man dressed in soft clothing? Really, those who wear soft clothing live in kings' houses.
Kama sivyo, mlikwenda kuona nini basi? Mtu aliyevaa mavazi ya kifahari? La hasha, watu wanaovaa mavazi ya kifahari wako katika majumba ya wafalme.
9 But what did you go out to see—a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.
Basi mlikwenda kuona nini? Mlikwenda kumwona nabii? Naam, nawaambia, yeye ni zaidi ya nabii.
10 This is he of whom it was written, 'See, I am sending my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'
Huyu ndiye ambaye habari zake zimeandikwa: “‘Tazama nitamtuma mjumbe wangu mbele yako, atakayetengeneza njia mbele yako.’
11 I say to you truly, among those born of women no one is greater than John the Baptist. Yet the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is.
Amin, nawaambia, miongoni mwa wale waliozaliwa na wanawake, hajatokea mtu aliye mkuu kuliko Yohana Mbatizaji. Lakini aliye mdogo kabisa katika Ufalme wa Mbinguni ni mkuu kuliko Yohana.
12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and men of violence take it by force.
Tangu siku za Yohana Mbatizaji hadi sasa, Ufalme wa Mbinguni hupatikana kwa nguvu, nao wenye nguvu wanauteka.
13 For all the prophets and the law have been prophesying until John;
Kwa maana manabii wote na Sheria walitabiri mpaka wakati wa Yohana.
14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who was to come.
Ikiwa mko tayari kukubali hilo, yeye ndiye yule Eliya ambaye manabii walikuwa wamesema angekuja.
15 He who has ears to hear, let him listen.
Yeye aliye na masikio, na asikie.
16 To what should I compare this generation? It is like children playing in the marketplace, who sit and call to one another
“Lakini kizazi hiki nikifananishe na nini? Kinafanana na watoto waliokaa sokoni wakiwaita wenzao na kuwaambia,
17 and say, 'We played a flute for you, and you did not dance. We mourned, and you did not weep.'
“‘Tuliwapigia filimbi, lakini hamkucheza; tuliwaimbia nyimbo za maombolezo, lakini hamkuomboleza.’
18 For John came not eating bread or drinking wine, and they say, 'He has a demon.'
Kwa maana Yohana Mbatizaji alikuja, alikuwa hali wala hanywi, nao wanasema, ‘Yeye ana pepo mchafu.’
19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they say, 'Look, he is a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her deeds.”
Mwana wa Adamu alikuja akila na kunywa, nao wanasema, ‘Tazameni huyu mlafi na mlevi, rafiki wa watoza ushuru na “wenye dhambi.”’ Lakini hekima huthibitishwa kuwa kweli kwa matendo yake.”
20 Then Jesus began to rebuke the cities in which most of his mighty deeds were done, because they had not repented.
Ndipo Yesu akaanza kushutumu miji ambamo alifanya miujiza yake mingi kuliko kwingine, kwa maana watu wake hawakutubu.
21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! If the mighty deeds had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
“Ole wako, Korazini! Ole wako Bethsaida! Kwa maana kama miujiza iliyofanyika kwenu, ingefanyika Tiro na Sidoni, miji hiyo ingekuwa imetubu zamani kwa kuvaa magunia na kujipaka majivu.
22 But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment than for you.
Lakini nawaambia, itakuwa rahisi zaidi kwa Tiro na Sidoni kustahimili katika siku ya hukumu, kuliko ninyi.
23 You, Capernaum, do you think you will be exalted to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades. For if in Sodom there had been done the mighty deeds that were done in you, it would still have remained until today. (Hadēs g86)
Nawe Kapernaumu, je, utainuliwa hadi mbinguni? La hasha, utashushwa mpaka kuzimu. Miujiza iliyofanyika kwako ingefanyika huko Sodoma, mji huo ungalikuwepo hadi leo. (Hadēs g86)
24 But I say to you that it shall be easier for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”
Lakini nakuambia kwamba, itakuwa rahisi zaidi kwa Sodoma kustahimili katika siku ya hukumu kuliko wewe.”
25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you concealed these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children.
Wakati huo Yesu alisema, “Nakuhimidi Baba, Bwana wa mbingu na nchi, kwa kuwa umewaficha mambo haya wenye hekima na wenye elimu, nawe ukawafunulia watoto wadogo.
26 Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.
Naam, Baba, kwa kuwa hivyo ndivyo ilivyokupendeza.
27 All things have been entrusted to me from my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father and no one knows the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
“Nimekabidhiwa vitu vyote na Baba yangu: Hakuna mtu amjuaye Mwana ila Baba, wala hakuna amjuaye Baba ila Mwana na yeyote ambaye Mwana anapenda kumfunulia.
28 Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.
“Njooni kwangu, ninyi nyote mnaotaabika na kulemewa na mizigo, nami nitawapumzisha.
29 Take my yoke on you and learn from me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Jifungeni nira yangu, mjifunze kutoka kwangu, kwa maana mimi ni mpole na mnyenyekevu wa moyo, nanyi mtapata raha nafsini mwenu.
30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Kwa maana nira yangu ni laini na mzigo wangu ni mwepesi.”
