Luc 2
1 En ce temps-là, un décret de César Auguste prévoyait l'inscription du monde entier.
About that time the Emperor Augustus commanded that ([his officials must] write down the names/[a census be taken]) of all the people who lived in countries [controlled] by the Roman [government] {that the Roman [government controlled]}, [so that the government could collect taxes from them].
2 C'était la première inscription faite lorsque Quirinius était gouverneur de Syrie.
That was the first time that they (wrote down the names/took a census) in Syria [province, which included Judea district]. They did this while Quirinius was the governor of the province.
3 Tous allèrent s'inscrire, chacun dans sa ville.
Every person had to go to the town where his [most famous ancestor] had lived, so that [the officials] could write down their names.
4 Joseph aussi monta de Galilée, de la ville de Nazareth, en Judée, à la ville de David, appelée Bethléem, parce qu'il était de la maison et de la famille de David,
So, because Joseph was a descendant of [King] David, he went up from Nazareth, the town in Galilee [district where he lived], to the town of Bethlehem in Judea [district]. That was the town where [King] David [grew up].
5 pour s'inscrire avec Marie, promise à l'épouser, étant enceinte.
Joseph went with Mary, who [was considered] {whom [people considered]} [to be] his wife, who was now pregnant. They went so that they could put his name and Mary’s name [in the record book].
6 Pendant qu'ils étaient là, le jour était venu pour elle d'accoucher.
When they arrived [in Bethlehem], there was no place for them to stay in the house where travelers stay. [So they stayed in a cattle shed]. When the time for Mary to give birth arrived, she gave birth to her first son there. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and placed him in a trough where [people] put food for the animals.
7 Elle mit au monde son fils premier-né. Elle l'enveloppa dans des bandes de tissu et le coucha dans une mangeoire, car il n'y avait pas de place pour eux dans l'auberge.
8 Il y avait dans le même pays des bergers qui restaient dans les champs et qui veillaient de nuit sur leur troupeau.
That night, there were [some] shepherds who were taking care of their sheep [as usual] in the fields near [Bethlehem].
9 Et voici qu'un ange du Seigneur se tenait près d'eux, et la gloire du Seigneur resplendissait autour d'eux, et ils étaient terrifiés.
An angel from God appeared to them. A great light (from the Lord/from God) shone on them and around them. [So] they became very afraid.
10 L'ange leur dit: « N'ayez pas peur, car voici, je vous annonce une bonne nouvelle, une grande joie, qui sera partagée par tout le peuple.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! I have come to tell you good news, which will [make you] very happy! This message is for everyone [to hear].
11 Car il vous est né aujourd'hui, dans la ville de David, un Sauveur, qui est le Christ Seigneur.
[The message is that] today a baby has been born in [Bethlehem, the town where King] David grew up. That baby will [eventually] save you [from the guilt of your sins]! He is the Messiah, [your] Lord!
12 Voici le signe qui vous est donné: vous trouverez un bébé enveloppé de bandes de tissu, couché dans une mangeoire. »
I will tell you how [you will recognize him] (OR, how you will know [that what I say is true]): [In Bethlehem] you will find a baby who has been wrapped {[whose mother] has wrapped him} in strips of cloth and placed in a trough where [people] put food for the animals.”
13 Soudain, il y eut avec l'ange une multitude de l'armée céleste qui louait Dieu et disait,
Suddenly a large group of angels from heaven appeared and joined the other angel. They all praised God, singing/saying,
14 « Gloire à Dieu au plus haut des cieux, sur la terre la paix, la bonne volonté envers les hommes ».
“May [all the angels] in the highest heaven praise God! And on the earth may the people to whom God has shown his favor have peace [with him]!”
15 Lorsque les anges s'éloignèrent d'eux dans le ciel, les bergers se dirent les uns aux autres: « Allons à Bethléem, et voyons ce qui est arrivé, ce que le Seigneur nous a fait connaître. »
After the angels left them [and returned] to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem to see this [wonderful] thing that has happened, which (the Lord/God) has told us about!”
16 Ils arrivèrent en hâte et trouvèrent Marie et Joseph, et le bébé était couché dans la mangeoire.
So they went quickly. They found the [place where] Mary and Joseph [were staying], and [they saw] the baby lying in the trough where [people] put food for the animals.
17 Dès qu'ils le virent, ils publièrent largement la parole qui leur avait été dite au sujet de cet enfant.
Then they told [Mary and Joseph and others] what had been told them {what [the angel] had told them} about this child.
18 Tous ceux qui l'entendirent furent étonnés des choses que leur avaient dites les bergers.
Everyone who heard what was said by the shepherds {what the shepherds said} to them was amazed.
19 Mais Marie gardait toutes ces paroles, les méditant dans son cœur.
But Mary [did not talk to others about what the angels said]; she just kept thinking very much about it.
20 Les bergers s'en retournèrent, glorifiant et louant Dieu pour tout ce qu'ils avaient entendu et vu, selon ce qui leur avait été annoncé.
The shepherds returned [to their sheep]. They kept praising God very much for all the things that they had heard and seen, [because] everything [happened] exactly like [the angels] told them.
21 Lorsque huit jours furent accomplis pour la circoncision de l'enfant, on lui donna le nom de Jésus, qui avait été donné par l'ange avant qu'il ne fût conçu dans le sein de sa mère.
Seven days later, when [the priests] circumcised the baby, [his parents] named him Jesus. That was the name that [they were told by] the angel {the angel [told them]} [to] give him before Mary became pregnant.
22 Lorsque les jours de leur purification selon la loi de Moïse furent accomplis, ils le firent monter à Jérusalem pour le présenter à l'Éternel
It had been written by Moses {Moses had written} [long ago] in a law that God gave him, that when a woman gave birth to her first son, the parents had to take him [to the Temple] in Jerusalem in order that they might dedicate him (to the Lord/to God). So when the time came for them to do those rituals so that [God would consider] them pure again, Mary and Joseph took Jesus there.
23 (selon ce qui est écrit dans la loi de l'Éternel: « Tout mâle qui ouvre les entrailles sera appelé saint à l'Éternel »),
24 et pour offrir un sacrifice selon ce qui est dit dans la loi de l'Éternel: « Une paire de tourterelles ou deux jeunes pigeons. »
God had commanded in his laws that if the first child [of a couple] was a boy, his parents should offer as a sacrifice to God two turtledoves or two young pigeons. [So Joseph and Mary gave the priest two birds so he could offer them].
25 Voici, il y avait à Jérusalem un homme dont le nom était Siméon. Cet homme était juste et pieux, il cherchait la consolation d'Israël, et le Saint-Esprit était sur lui.
At that time there was an [old] man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. He habitually did what was pleasing to God and he obeyed God’s laws. The Holy Spirit was [directing] him as he was waiting for [God] [MTY] [to] encourage the Israeli [people by sending the Messiah].
26 Il lui avait été révélé par le Saint-Esprit qu'il ne devait pas voir la mort avant d'avoir vu le Christ du Seigneur.
It was [previously] revealed by the Holy Spirit {The Holy Spirit [previously] revealed} to him that he would see God’s [promised] Messiah before he died.
27 Il entra par l'Esprit dans le temple. Lorsque les parents amenèrent l'enfant Jésus, pour qu'ils agissent à son égard selon la coutume de la loi,
When Joseph and Mary brought their baby Jesus [to the Temple] in order to perform the rituals that [God had commanded] in his laws, the Spirit led Simeon to enter the Temple [courtyard, and revealed to him that Jesus was the Messiah].
28 il le reçut dans ses bras, bénit Dieu et dit,
So he took Jesus up in his arms and praised God, saying,
29 « Maintenant, tu libères ton serviteur, Maître, selon ta parole, dans la paix;
Lord, you promised me that I would see the one [MTY] who would enable you to save people of all people-groups from the guilt of their sins. He will be [MET] like a light that will reveal your truth to non-Jews, and he will cause people to think highly of your people, the Israeli people. Since I [SYN] have now seen this one that you promised to send, now let me die peacefully.
30 car mes yeux ont vu ton salut,
31 que tu as préparé devant la face de tous les peuples;
32 une lumière pour la révélation aux nations, et la gloire de ton peuple Israël. »
33 Joseph et sa mère étaient dans l'étonnement des choses qui étaient dites de lui.
His parents marveled about what [Simeon] said about [Jesus]. Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary,
34 Siméon les bénit, et il dit à Marie, sa mère: « Voici, cet enfant est destiné à la chute et au relèvement de beaucoup en Israël, et à un signe qui sera annoncé.
“Note what I say: [God] has determined that because of this child, many Israeli people will [turn away from God], and many others will turn to God [MET]. Although he will be like a sign [MET] [to warn people], [many] people will oppose him.
35 Oui, une épée transpercera ton âme, afin que les pensées de plusieurs cœurs soient dévoilées. »
As a result, the [evil] thoughts of many people will be made evident {he will reveal the [evil] thoughts of many people}. [Furthermore, the cruel things that they will do to him] [MET] [will be like] a sword that will pierce your (soul/inner being).”
36 Il y avait une certaine Anne, prophétesse, fille de Phanuel, de la tribu d'Aser (elle était d'un âge avancé, ayant vécu sept ans avec un mari depuis sa virginité,
There was also [in the Temple courtyard] a very old woman named Anna. She was a prophetess. Her father Phanuel was a member of the tribe of Asher. After she had been married seven years, her husband died.
37 et elle était veuve depuis environ quatre-vingt-quatre ans), qui ne s'éloignait pas du temple, se prosternant nuit et jour par des jeûnes et des supplications.
After that, she lived until she was 84 years old, and she was still a widow. She stayed in the Temple [area] all the time, night and day, worshipping God. She often (abstained from food/fasted) as she prayed.
38 Elle monta à l'heure même, rendit grâces au Seigneur et parla de lui à tous ceux qui attendaient la rédemption à Jérusalem.
[While Joseph and Mary and the baby were] still [in the Temple, Anna came to them. She thanked God for the baby]. Then she spoke about Jesus to many people who were expecting [God to send the Messiah] [MTY] to set [the people of] [MTY] Jerusalem free [from their enemies].
39 Lorsqu'ils eurent accompli tout ce qui était conforme à la loi du Seigneur, ils retournèrent en Galilée, dans leur ville, Nazareth.
After Joseph and Mary had finished performing the rituals that (the Lord/God) required [the parents of a first son] to perform, they returned to their own town, Nazareth, in Galilee [district].
40 L'enfant grandissait et devenait fort en esprit, il était rempli de sagesse, et la grâce de Dieu était sur lui.
As Jesus grew up, he became strong and very wise, and God was very pleased with him.
41 Ses parents se rendaient chaque année à Jérusalem pour la fête de la Pâque.
Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem to [celebrate] the Passover festival.
42 Lorsqu'il eut douze ans, ils montèrent à Jérusalem selon la coutume de la fête;
So when Jesus was twelve years old, they went up [to Jerusalem] as they always did.
43 et lorsqu'ils eurent accompli les jours, comme ils s'en retournaient, l'enfant Jésus resta en arrière à Jérusalem. Joseph et sa mère ne le savaient pas,
When the celebration ended, his parents started to return home, but Jesus stayed in Jerusalem. [His parents] did not realize that [Jesus stayed there].
44 mais, supposant qu'il était dans la compagnie, ils firent une journée de chemin; et ils le cherchèrent parmi leurs parents et leurs connaissances.
They thought that he was with the other people who were traveling with them. They walked all day. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends.
45 Ne l'ayant pas trouvé, ils retournèrent à Jérusalem pour le chercher.
They did not find him, so they returned to Jerusalem to search for him.
46 Trois jours après, ils le trouvèrent dans le temple, assis au milieu des maîtres, les écoutant et les interrogeant.
Two days later, they found him. He was in the Temple [courtyard], sitting with the [Jewish] religious teachers. He was listening to what they said, and he was asking them questions.
47 Tous ceux qui l'entendaient étaient stupéfaits de son intelligence et de ses réponses.
Everyone who heard what he [said] was amazed at how much he understood and [how well] he answered [the questions that the teachers asked].
48 Quand ils le virent, ils furent stupéfaits, et sa mère lui dit: « Mon fils, pourquoi nous as-tu traités de la sorte? Voici, ton père et moi, nous te cherchions avec impatience. »
When his parents saw him, they were very surprised. His mother said to him, “My son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been very worried as we [(exc)] have been searching for you!”
49 Il leur dit: « Pourquoi me cherchiez-vous? Ne saviez-vous pas que je dois être dans la maison de mon Père? »
He said to them, [speaking about the Temple being God his Father’s house], “(I am surprised that you [(dl)] did [not know] where to find me!/Why did you [not know] where to find me?) [RHQ] (You [(dl)] should have known that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house!/Did you not know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?) [RHQ]”
50 Ils ne comprirent pas la parole qu'il leur adressait.
But they did not understand [the meaning of] what he said to them.
51 Et il descendit avec eux et vint à Nazareth. Il leur était soumis, et sa mère gardait dans son cœur toutes ces paroles.
Then he returned with them down to Nazareth. He always obeyed them. But his mother kept thinking about all those things.
52 Et Jésus croissait en sagesse et en stature, et en faveur auprès de Dieu et des hommes.
[As the years passed], Jesus continued to become wiser and he grew taller. God and people continued to approve of him more and more.
