Luc 1
1 Puisque plusieurs ont entrepris de rédiger un récit des choses qui sont reçues parmi nous avec une pleine certitude,
My noble [friend] Theophilus, many people saw the things that [Jesus] did while he was with us, from the time when he started [MTY] [his ministry]. They served God [by teaching people] the message [about the Lord Jesus]. Many of those who heard what they taught wrote down for us accounts of the things that [Jesus did from the time when] he began [his ministry].
2 comme nous les ont transmises ceux qui, dès le commencement, ont été les témoins oculaires et les ministres de la parole,
3 il m’a semblé bon à moi aussi, qui ai suivi exactement toutes choses depuis le commencement, très excellent Théophile, de te [les] écrire par ordre,
I myself have studied these accounts carefully. So I decided that it would be good for me also to write for you [(sg)] an accurate account of these matters.
4 afin que tu connaisses la certitude des choses dont tu as été instruit.
I want you to know the truth about what you have been taught {what others have taught you}.
5 Aux jours d’Hérode, roi de Judée, il y avait un certain sacrificateur, nommé Zacharie, de la classe d’Abia; et sa femme était des filles d’Aaron, et son nom était Élisabeth.
When King Herod [the Great ruled] Judea [district], there was a [Jewish] priest named Zechariah. He belonged to the [group of priests called] the Abijah group. He and his wife Elizabeth were both descended from the [first priest of Israel], Aaron.
6 Et ils étaient tous deux justes devant Dieu, marchant dans tous les commandements et dans toutes les ordonnances du Seigneur, sans reproche.
[God considered that] both of them were righteous, because they constantly completely obeyed everything that God had commanded.
7 Et ils n’avaient pas d’enfant, parce qu’Élisabeth était stérile; et ils étaient tous deux fort avancés en âge.
But they had no children, because Elizabeth had been unable to bear children. Furthermore, she and her husband were very old.
8 Or il arriva, pendant qu’il exerçait la sacrificature devant Dieu dans l’ordre de sa classe,
One day [Zechariah’s] group was doing their work [in the Temple in Jerusalem], and he was serving as a priest in God’s presence.
9 que, selon la coutume de la sacrificature, le sort lui échut d’offrir le parfum en entrant dans le temple du Seigneur.
Following their custom, [the other priests] chose him by lot to enter the Lord’s temple and burn incense.
10 Et toute la multitude du peuple priait dehors, à l’heure du parfum.
While he was burning the incense, many people were outside [in the courtyard], praying.
11 Et un ange du Seigneur lui apparut, se tenant au côté droit de l’autel du parfum.
Then an angel whom God had [sent] appeared to him. The angel was standing at the right side of the place [where the priests burned] incense.
12 Et Zacharie, le voyant, fut troublé, et la crainte le saisit.
When Zechariah saw the angel, he was startled and became very afraid.
13 Et l’ange lui dit: Ne crains pas, Zacharie, parce que tes supplications ont été exaucées, et ta femme Élisabeth t’enfantera un fils, et tu appelleras son nom Jean.
But the angel said to him, “Zechariah, do not be afraid! When you [(sg)] prayed [asking God for a son] (OR, [that God would send the Messiah]), God heard what you prayed. [So] your wife Elizabeth shall bear a son. You must name him John.
14 Et il sera pour toi un sujet de joie et d’allégresse, et plusieurs se réjouiront de sa naissance;
He will cause you to be very happy, and many other people will also be happy because he is born.
15 car il sera grand devant le Seigneur, et il ne boira ni vin ni cervoise; et il sera rempli de l’Esprit Saint déjà dès le ventre de sa mère.
God will consider him to be very important. He must never drink wine or any other alcoholic drink, [in order that he will be completely dedicated to God]. He will be controlled by the Holy Spirit {The Holy Spirit will control him} from before he is born.
16 Et il fera retourner plusieurs des fils d’Israël au Seigneur leur Dieu.
He will [persuade] many people in Israel to turn away [from their sins and please] the Lord their God.
17 Et il ira devant lui dans l’esprit et la puissance d’Élie, pour faire retourner les cœurs des pères vers les enfants, et les désobéissants à la pensée des justes, pour préparer au Seigneur un peuple bien disposé.
As [God’s] Spirit enables him [to preach] powerfully as [the prophet] Elijah did, he will precede [the Messiah]. He will cause parents [SYN] to act [peacefully] toward their children [again]. He will cause [many] people who do not obey [God to hear and obey] the wise things that righteous people [tell them]. He will do this in order to help [many] people to be ready when the Lord [comes].”
18 Et Zacharie dit à l’ange: Comment connaîtrai-je cela? car moi, je suis un vieillard, et ma femme est fort avancée en âge.
Then Zechariah said to the angel, “I am very old, and my wife is also so old [that she cannot bear a child. So] (I cannot [believe] that what you [(sg)] said [will happen]!/how can I [believe] that what you [(sg)] said [will happen]?) [RHQ]”
19 Et l’ange, répondant, lui dit: Moi, je suis Gabriel, qui me tiens devant Dieu, et j’ai été envoyé pour te parler et pour t’annoncer ces bonnes nouvelles.
Then the angel said to him, “I am [God’s chief angel], Gabriel! [I do what God tells me, because] I constantly am in God’s presence! I was sent {[He] sent me} to tell you [(sg)] something good [that is going to happen to you].
20 Et voici, tu seras muet et tu ne pourras point parler jusqu’au jour où ces choses arriveront, parce que tu n’as pas cru mes paroles qui s’accompliront en leur temps.
What I have told you will certainly happen at the time [God decides], but you did not believe what I told you. So now [God will make] you will be unable to talk until the day [your son is born]”!
21 Et le peuple attendait Zacharie; et ils s’étonnaient de ce qu’il tardait tant dans le temple.
While [Zechariah and the angel] were talking, the people [in the courtyard] were waiting for Zechariah [to come out]. They wondered, “Why is he staying in the Temple for such a long time?”
22 Et quand il fut sorti, il ne pouvait pas leur parler: et ils reconnurent qu’il avait vu une vision dans le temple; et lui-même leur faisait des signes, et il demeura muet.
When Zechariah came out, he was not able to speak to the people. Because he could not talk, he made motions with his hands [to try to convey what had happened]. Then they realized that he had seen (a vision [from God]/something that [God] showed him) while he was in the Temple.
23 Et il arriva que, quand les jours de son ministère furent accomplis, il s’en alla dans sa maison.
When Zechariah’s time to work [as a priest in the Temple] was finished, he [left Jerusalem and] returned to his home.
24 Or après ces jours, Élisabeth sa femme conçut, et elle se cacha cinq mois, disant:
Some time later his wife Elizabeth became pregnant [EUP]. She did not leave their house for five months, [because she knew that people would laugh at her if she told them that she was pregnant].
25 Le Seigneur m’a ainsi fait aux jours où il m’a regardée, pour ôter mon opprobre parmi les hommes.
But she thought, “God has enabled me to become pregnant. He has pitied me and I will no longer be ashamed [because I have no children]!”
26 Et au sixième mois, l’ange Gabriel fut envoyé par Dieu dans une ville de Galilée, nommée Nazareth,
When Elizabeth had been [pregnant] [EUP] [for almost] six months, the angel Gabriel was sent by God {God sent the angel Gabriel} [again].
27 à une vierge, fiancée à un homme dont le nom était Joseph, de la maison de David; et le nom de la vierge était Marie.
[This time] he went to Nazareth [town] in Galilee [district], to a virgin whose name was Mary. It had been {[Her parents] had} promised that she would marry a man named Joseph, who was descended from [King] David.
28 Et l’ange étant entré auprès d’elle, dit: Je te salue, toi que [Dieu] fait jouir de sa faveur! Le Seigneur est avec toi; tu es bénie entre les femmes.
The angel greeted her and said, “(The Lord/God) is with you [(sg)] and you will be greatly blessed {[has decided to] greatly bless you}!”
29 Et elle, le voyant, fut troublée à sa parole; et elle raisonnait en elle-même sur ce que pourrait être cette salutation.
But Mary was very confused [when she heard] that. She wondered what [the angel meant] by these words.
30 Et l’ange lui dit: Ne crains pas, Marie, car tu as trouvé grâce auprès de Dieu.
Then the angel said to her, “Mary, God is very pleased with you [(sg)], so do not be afraid.
31 Et voici, tu concevras dans ton ventre, et tu enfanteras un fils, et tu appelleras son nom Jésus.
You will become pregnant and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus.
32 Il sera grand et sera appelé le Fils du Très-haut; et le Seigneur Dieu lui donnera le trône de David son père;
He will become great. He will be called {[People will] call him} (the Son of God/the man who is also God). God, the Lord, will make him a king [MTY] as his ancestor [King] David was.
33 et il régnera sur la maison de Jacob à toujours, et il n’y aura pas de fin à son royaume. (aiōn g165)
He will be the King of [the] Jews, the descendants [MTY] of [your ancestor] Jacob, forever. He will rule as king forever!” (aiōn g165)
34 Et Marie dit à l’ange: Comment ceci arrivera-t-il, puisque je ne connais pas d’homme?
Then Mary said to the angel, “I am a virgin, so how can I [have a baby]?”
35 Et l’ange répondant, lui dit: L’Esprit Saint viendra sur toi, et la puissance du Très-haut te couvrira de son ombre; c’est pourquoi aussi la sainte chose qui naîtra sera appelée Fils de Dieu.
The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come to you; the power of God [MTY/EUP] will overshadow you [and enable you to become pregnant]. So the child [you will] bear will be completely set apart {give himself completely} to obey God, and he will be called {[people] will say that he is} (the Son of God/the man who is also God).
36 Et voici, Élisabeth ta parente, elle aussi a conçu un fils dans sa vieillesse, et c’est ici le sixième mois pour celle qui était appelée stérile;
[I also need to tell you something else]. Your cousin Elizabeth is very old, and it was thought {[people] said} that she could not bear any children. But she has been [pregnant] [EUP] [for almost] six months, and will bear a son!
37 car rien ne sera impossible à Dieu.
[You should not be surprised at that], because God can do everything!”
38 Et Marie dit: Voici l’esclave du Seigneur; qu’il me soit fait selon ta parole. Et l’ange se retira d’auprès d’elle.
Then Mary said, “All right, I want to serve (the Lord/God), so may what you [(sg)] have said about me come true!” Then the angel left her.
39 Et Marie, se levant en ces jours-là, s’en alla en hâte au pays des montagnes, dans une ville de Juda.
Very soon after that, Mary got ready and went quickly to a town in the highlands of Judea [district] where Zechariah lived.
40 Et elle entra dans la maison de Zacharie et salua Élisabeth.
She entered his house and greeted [his wife] Elizabeth.
41 Et il arriva, comme Élisabeth entendait la salutation de Marie, que le petit enfant tressaillit dans son ventre; et Élisabeth fut remplie de l’Esprit Saint,
As soon as Elizabeth heard Mary greet her, the baby moved inside [Elizabeth’s] womb. The Holy Spirit took complete control of Elizabeth,
42 et elle s’écria à haute voix et dit: Tu es bénie entre les femmes, et béni est le fruit de ton ventre!
and she said loudly [to Mary], “[God] has blessed you [more than] he has blessed [any other] woman, and [he has] blessed the child you will bear!
43 Et d’où me vient ceci, que la mère de mon Seigneur vienne vers moi?
(I am not worthy that [God would allow you] to visit me!/Why is [God allowing you] to visit me?) [RHQ] You will be the mother of my Lord!
44 Car voici, dès que la voix de ta salutation est parvenue à mes oreilles, le petit enfant a tressailli de joie dans mon ventre.
[I realize this because] as soon as I heard you greet me, the baby inside my womb moved because he was so happy [that you had come].
45 Et bienheureuse est celle qui a cru; car il y aura un accomplissement des choses qui lui ont été dites de la part du Seigneur.
[God] is pleased with you [because] you believed that what (the Lord/God) told you would come true.”
46 Et Marie dit: Mon âme magnifie le Seigneur,
Then Mary [praised God by] saying/singing: “, how I [SYN] praise (the Lord/God)!
47 et mon esprit s’est réjoui en Dieu mon Sauveur,
I am happy because God is the one who saves me.
48 car il a regardé l’humble état de son esclave; car voici, désormais toutes les générations me diront bienheureuse;
I was only his lowly servant girl, but he did not forget me. So from now on, everyone will say that God was pleased with me,
49 car le Puissant m’a fait de grandes choses, et son nom est saint;
because they will hear about the things that God [MTY], the mighty one, has done for me. He [MTY] is awesome!
50 et sa miséricorde est de générations en générations sur ceux qui le craignent.
He acts mercifully toward all those who respect him.
51 Il a agi puissamment par son bras; il a dispersé les orgueilleux dans la pensée de leur cœur;
He shows people that he [MTY] is very powerful. He scatters those who think proudly.
52 il a fait descendre les puissants de leurs trônes, et il a élevé les petits;
He does not let mighty kings rule [MTY] any more, but he honors people who are oppressed (OR, humble).
53 il a rempli de biens ceux qui avaient faim, et il a renvoyé les riches à vide;
He gives good things to eat to those who are hungry, but he sends away the rich people without giving them anything.
54 il a pris la cause d’Israël, son serviteur, pour se souvenir de sa miséricorde
And now he has remembered what he promised. So he has helped me and all the other people of [MTY] Israel who serve him.
He promised to Abraham and all our other ancestors who descended from him that he would act mercifully toward them forever.” (aiōn g165)
56 – Et Marie demeura avec elle environ trois mois; et elle s’en retourna en sa maison.
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months. Then she returned to her home.
57 Or le temps où elle devait accoucher fut accompli pour Élisabeth, et elle mit au monde un fils.
When it was time for Elizabeth to give birth to her child, she bore a son.
58 Et ses voisins et ses parents apprirent que le Seigneur avait magnifié sa miséricorde envers elle, et ils se réjouirent avec elle.
Her neighbors and relatives heard how (the Lord/God) had greatly blessed her [by enabling her to bear a child], so they were happy along with [Elizabeth].
59 Et il arriva qu’au huitième jour ils vinrent pour circoncire le petit enfant; et ils l’appelaient Zacharie, du nom de son père.
Seven days later they gathered together for the [ceremony for] circumcising the baby [to show that he belonged to God]. They wanted to give the baby the same name as his father, Zechariah.
60 Et sa mère, répondant, dit: Non, mais il sera appelé Jean.
But his mother said, “No, [his name will not be Zechariah]. His name will be John!”
61 Et ils lui dirent: Il n’y a personne dans ta parenté qui soit appelé de ce nom.
[So] they said to her, “[John] is not the name of any of your [(dl)] relatives, [so you(dl) should not give him that name]!”
62 Et ils firent signe à son père [qu’il déclare] comment il voulait qu’il soit appelé.
Then they made motions with their hands to Zechariah, [for him] to indicate what name [he] wanted to be given {to give} to his son.
63 Et ayant demandé des tablettes, il écrivit, disant: Jean est son nom. Et ils en furent tous étonnés.
[So] he signaled that they [should give him] a tablet [to write on. When they gave him one], he wrote [on it], “His name is John.” All those [who were there] were surprised!
64 Et à l’instant sa bouche fut ouverte et sa langue [déliée]; et il parlait, louant Dieu.
Immediately Zechariah was able to speak again [MTY], and he praised God.
65 Et tous leurs voisins furent saisis de crainte; et on s’entretenait de toutes ces choses par tout le pays des montagnes de la Judée;
All their neighbors were amazed/awestruck! They told other people who lived all over the highlands of Judea about what had happened.
66 et tous ceux qui les entendirent, les mirent dans leur cœur, disant: Que sera donc cet enfant? Et la main du Seigneur était avec lui.
Everyone who heard about it kept thinking about it. They were saying, “We wonder what will this child do [for God when] he [grows up] [RHQ]!” They wondered that because [from what had happened they were sure that] God would be helping that child [SYN] [in a powerful way].
67 Et Zacharie, son père, fut rempli de l’Esprit Saint, et prophétisa, disant:
[After] Zechariah’s [son was born], Zechariah was completely directed by the Holy Spirit {the Holy Spirit completely directed Zechariah} as he spoke these words that came from God:
68 Béni soit le Seigneur, le Dieu d’Israël, car il a visité et sauvé son peuple,
“Praise the Lord, the God whom we(inc) people of Israel worship, because he has come to set us, his people, free from our enemies.
69 et nous a suscité une corne de délivrance dans la maison de David son serviteur,
He is sending us someone who will powerfully [MTY] save us, someone who is descended from [MTY] King David, who served God well.
70 selon ce qu’il avait dit par la bouche de ses saints prophètes, qui ont été de tout temps, (aiōn g165)
Long ago God caused his prophets to say that he would do that. (aiōn g165)
71 une délivrance de nos ennemis et de la main de tous ceux qui nous haïssent;
He will rescue us from our enemies, and he will save us from the power of all those who hate us.
72 pour accomplir la miséricorde envers nos pères et pour se souvenir de sa sainte alliance,
He will do this because he has not forgotten what he promised our ancestors; he made an agreement that he would act mercifully to us, their descendants.
73 du serment qu’il a juré à Abraham notre père, de nous accorder,
That is what he strongly promised our ancestor Abraham that he would do.
74 étant libérés de la main de nos ennemis, de le servir sans crainte,
God told him that we would be rescued {he would rescue us} from the power of our enemies, that he would enable us to serve him without being afraid,
75 en sainteté et en justice devant lui, tous nos jours.
that he would cause us to be completely dedicated to him, and enable us to live righteously all of our lives.”
76 Et toi, petit enfant, tu seras appelé prophète du Très-haut: car tu iras devant la face du Seigneur pour préparer ses voies,
[Then Zechariah said this to] his little son: “My child, you will be called {people will say that you are} a prophet whom God [MTY/EUP] has sent; you will begin your work before (the Lord/Messiah) comes; you will prepare people so that they will be ready for him. (OR, you will begin your work before the Messiah comes).
77 pour donner la connaissance du salut à son peuple, dans la rémission de leurs péchés,
You will tell God’s people how he will forgive them and save them from being punished for their sins.
78 par les entrailles de miséricorde de notre Dieu, selon lesquelles l’Orient d’en haut nous a visités,
Our God will do that because he is very kind to us. Just like a new day begins when the sun rises [MET], God will do that new thing for us when the Messiah comes to us from heaven.
79 afin de luire à ceux qui sont assis dans les ténèbres et dans l’ombre de la mort, pour conduire nos pieds dans le chemin de la paix.
People who do not know God [MET] are like those who sit in the darkness. They are afraid [MTY] that they will soon die. But when the Messiah tells us God’s message, it will be like causing such people to see a bright light. He will guide us [SYN] so that we will be living peacefully.”
80 Et l’enfant croissait et se fortifiait en esprit; et il fut dans les déserts jusqu’au jour de sa manifestation à Israël.
[Later], Zechariah’s son grew up and became spiritually strong. Then he lived in a desolate region until he began to preach to the Israeli people.
