Luke 2
1 And it came to pass in those days, there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world be enrolled —
Siku zile Kaisari Augusto alitoa amri kwamba watu wote waandikishwe katika ulimwengu wa Kirumi.
2 this enrolment first came to pass when Cyrenius was governor of Syria —
(Orodha hii ndiyo ya kwanza iliyofanyika wakati Krenio alikuwa mtawala wa Shamu).
3 and all were going to be enrolled, each to his proper city,
Kila mtu alikwenda kuandikishwa katika mji wake alikozaliwa.
4 and Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, that is called Bethlehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,
Hivyo Yosefu akapanda kutoka mji wa Nazareti ulioko Galilaya kwenda Uyahudi, mpaka Bethlehemu, mji wa Daudi, kwa sababu yeye alikuwa wa ukoo na wa nyumba ya Daudi.
5 to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child.
Alikwenda huko kujiandikisha pamoja na Maria, ambaye alikuwa amemposa naye alikuwa mjamzito.
6 And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,
Wakiwa Bethlehemu, wakati wa Maria wa kujifungua ukawa umetimia,
7 and she brought forth her son — the first-born, and wrapped him up, and laid him down in the manger, because there was not for them a place in the guest-chamber.
naye akamzaa mwanawe, kifungua mimba. Akamfunika nguo za kitoto na kumlaza katika hori ya kulia ngʼombe, kwa sababu hapakuwa na nafasi katika nyumba ya wageni.
8 And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,
Katika eneo lile walikuwako wachungaji waliokuwa wakikaa mashambani, wakilinda makundi yao ya kondoo usiku.
9 and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared a great fear.
Ghafula tazama, malaika wa Bwana akawatokea, nao utukufu wa Bwana ukawangʼaria kotekote, wakaingiwa na hofu.
10 And the messenger said to them, 'Fear not, for lo, I bring you good news of great joy, that shall be to all the people —
Lakini malaika akawaambia: “Msiogope. Kwa maana tazama nawaletea habari njema za furaha itakayokuwa kwa watu wote.
11 because there was born to you to-day a Saviour — who is Christ the Lord — in the city of David,
Leo katika mji wa Daudi kwa ajili yenu amezaliwa Mwokozi, ndiye Kristo Bwana.
12 and this [is] to you the sign: Ye shall find a babe wrapped up, lying in the manger.'
Hii ndiyo itakayokuwa ishara kwenu: Mtamkuta mtoto mchanga amefunikwa nguo za kitoto na kulazwa katika hori ya kulia ngʼombe.”
13 And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Ghafula pakawa na jeshi kubwa la mbinguni pamoja na huyo malaika wakimsifu Mungu wakisema,
14 'Glory in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men — good will.'
“Atukuzwe Mungu juu mbinguni, na duniani iwe amani kwa watu aliowaridhia.”
15 And it came to pass, when the messengers were gone away from them to the heavens, that the men, the shepherds, said unto one another, 'We may go over indeed unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that hath come to pass, that the Lord did make known to us.'
Hao malaika walipokwisha kuondoka na kwenda zao mbinguni, wale wachungaji wakasemezana wao kwa wao, “Twendeni Bethlehemu tukaone mambo haya ya ajabu yaliyotukia, ambayo Bwana ametuambia habari zake.”
16 And they came, having hasted, and found both Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger,
Hivyo wakaenda haraka Bethlehemu, wakawakuta Maria na Yosefu na yule mtoto mchanga akiwa amelala katika hori la kulia ngʼombe.
17 and having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the child.
Walipomwona yule mtoto, wakawaeleza yale waliyokuwa wameambiwa kuhusu huyo mtoto.
18 And all who heard, did wonder concerning the things spoken by the shepherds unto them;
Nao wote waliosikia habari hizi wakastaajabia yale waliyoambiwa na wale wachungaji wa kondoo.
19 and Mary was preserving all these things, pondering in her heart;
Lakini Maria akayaweka mambo haya yote moyoni mwake na kuyatafakari.
20 and the shepherds turned back, glorifying and praising God, for all those things they heard and saw, as it was spoken unto them.
Wale wachungaji wakarudi, huku wakimtukuza Mungu na kumsifu kwa ajili ya mambo yote waliyokuwa wameambiwa na kuyaona.
21 And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, then was his name called Jesus, having been so called by the messenger before his being conceived in the womb.
Hata zilipotimia siku nane, ulikuwa ndio wakati wa kumtahiri mtoto, akaitwa Yesu, jina alilokuwa amepewa na malaika kabla hajatungwa mimba.
22 And when the days of their purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present to the Lord,
Ulipotimia wakati wa utakaso wake Maria kwa mujibu wa Sheria ya Mose, basi Yosefu na Maria walimpeleka mtoto Yerusalemu, ili kumweka wakfu kwa Bwana
23 as it hath been written in the Law of the Lord, — 'Every male opening a womb shall be called holy to the Lord,'
(kama ilivyoandikwa katika Sheria ya Bwana, kwamba, “Kila mtoto wa kiume kifungua mimba atawekwa wakfu kwa Bwana”),
24 and to give a sacrifice, according to that said in the Law of the Lord, 'A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.'
na pia kutoa dhabihu kulingana na yale yaliyonenwa katika Sheria ya Bwana: “Hua wawili au makinda mawili ya njiwa.”
25 And lo, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name [is] Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout, looking for the comforting of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him,
Basi alikuwako huko Yerusalemu mtu mmoja jina lake Simeoni, ambaye alikuwa mwenye haki na mcha Mungu, akitarajia faraja ya Israeli, na Roho Mtakatifu alikuwa juu yake.
26 and it hath been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit — not to see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord.
Roho Mtakatifu alikuwa amemfunulia kuwa hatakufa kabla hajamwona Kristo wa Bwana.
27 And he came in the Spirit to the temple, and in the parents bringing in the child Jesus, for their doing according to the custom of the law regarding him,
Simeoni, akiwa ameongozwa na Roho Mtakatifu, alikwenda Hekaluni. Wazazi walipomleta mtoto Yesu ili kumfanyia kama ilivyokuwa desturi ya Sheria,
28 then he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,
ndipo Simeoni akampokea mtoto mikononi mwake na kumsifu Mungu, akisema:
29 'Now Thou dost send away Thy servant, Lord, according to Thy word, in peace,
“Bwana Mwenyezi, kama ulivyoahidi, sasa wamruhusu mtumishi wako aende zake kwa amani.
30 because mine eyes did see Thy salvation,
Kwa maana macho yangu yameuona wokovu wako,
31 which Thou didst prepare before the face of all the peoples,
ulioweka tayari machoni pa watu wote,
32 a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Thy people Israel.'
nuru kwa ajili ya ufunuo kwa watu wa Mataifa na kwa ajili ya utukufu kwa watu wako Israeli.”
33 And Joseph and his mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning him,
Naye Yosefu na mama yake mtoto wakastaajabu kwa yale yaliyokuwa yamesemwa kumhusu huyo mtoto.
34 and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, 'Lo, this [one] is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against —
Kisha Simeoni akawabariki, akamwambia Maria mama yake, “Mtoto huyu amewekwa kwa makusudi ya kuanguka na kuinuka kwa wengi katika Israeli. Atakuwa ishara ambayo watu watanena dhidi yake,
35 (and also thine own soul shall a sword pass through) — that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.'
ili mawazo ya mioyo mingi yadhihirike. Nao upanga utauchoma moyo wako.”
36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she was much advanced in days, having lived with an husband seven years from her virginity,
Tena alikuwako Hekaluni nabii mmoja mwanamke, jina lake Ana binti Fanueli, wa kabila la Asheri. Alikuwa mzee sana; naye alikuwa ameolewa na kuishi na mume kwa miaka saba tu, kisha mumewe akafa.
37 and she [is] a widow of about eighty-four years, who did depart not from the temple, with fasts and supplications serving, night and day,
Hivyo alikuwa mjane na umri wake ulikuwa miaka themanini na minne. Yeye hakuondoka humo Hekaluni usiku wala mchana, bali alikuwa akimwabudu Mungu, akifunga na kuomba.
38 and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the Lord, and was speaking concerning him, to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
Wakati huo huo, Ana alikuja akaanza kusifu, akimshukuru Mungu na kusema habari za huyo mtoto kwa watu wote waliokuwa wakitarajia ukombozi wa Yerusalemu.
39 And when they finished all things, according to the Law of the Lord, they turned back to Galilee, to their city Nazareth;
Yosefu na Maria walipokuwa wamekamilisha mambo yote yaliyotakiwa na Sheria ya Bwana, walirudi mjini kwao Nazareti huko Galilaya.
40 and the child grew and was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
Naye yule mtoto akakua na kuongezeka nguvu, akiwa amejaa hekima, na neema ya Mungu ilikuwa juu yake.
41 And his parents were going yearly to Jerusalem, at the feast of the passover,
Kila mwaka Yosefu na Maria mama yake Yesu walikuwa na desturi ya kwenda Yerusalemu kwa ajili ya Sikukuu ya Pasaka.
42 and when he became twelve years old, they having gone up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
Yesu alipokuwa na umri wa miaka kumi na miwili, walipanda kwenda kwenye Sikukuu hiyo kama ilivyokuwa desturi.
43 and having finished the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother did not know,
Baada ya Sikukuu kumalizika, wakati Yosefu na Maria mama yake walipokuwa wakirudi nyumbani, Yesu alibaki Yerusalemu lakini hawakutambua.
44 and, having supposed him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and were seeking him among the kindred and among the acquaintances,
Wao wakidhani kuwa yuko miongoni mwa wasafiri, walienda mwendo wa kutwa nzima. Ndipo wakaanza kumtafuta miongoni mwa jamaa zao na marafiki.
45 and not having found him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking him.
Walipomkosa walirudi Yerusalemu ili kumtafuta.
46 And it came to pass, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and questioning them,
Baada ya siku tatu wakamkuta ndani ya Hekalu, akiwa ameketi katikati ya walimu wa sheria, akiwasikiliza na kuwauliza maswali.
47 and all those hearing him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Wote waliomsikia walistaajabishwa na uwezo wake mkubwa wa kuelewa, na majibu aliyoyatoa.
48 And, having seen him, they were amazed, and his mother said unto him, 'Child, why didst thou thus to us? lo, thy father and I, sorrowing, were seeking thee.'
Yosefu na Maria mama yake walipomwona walishangaa. Mama yake akamuuliza, “Mwanangu, mbona umetufanyia hivi? Tazama, mimi na baba yako tumekuwa tukikutafuta kwa wasiwasi mkubwa kila mahali.”
49 And he said unto them, 'Why [is it] that ye were seeking me? did ye not know that in the things of my Father it behoveth me to be?'
Yesu akawaambia, “Kwa nini kunitafuta? Hamkujua kwamba imenipasa kuwa katika nyumba ya Baba yangu?”
50 and they did not understand the saying that he spake to them,
Lakini wao hawakuelewa maana ya lile alilowaambia.
51 and he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and he was subject to them, and his mother was keeping all these sayings in her heart,
Ndipo akashuka pamoja nao hadi Nazareti, naye alikuwa mtiifu kwao. Lakini mama yake akayaweka moyoni mwake mambo haya yote.
52 and Jesus was advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favour with God and men.
Naye Yesu akakua katika hekima na kimo, akimpendeza Mungu na wanadamu.
