Luc 2
1 Or il arriva, en ces jours-là, qu’un décret fut rendu de la part de César Auguste, [portant] qu’il soit fait un recensement de toute la terre habitée.
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 (Le recensement lui-même se fit seulement lorsque Cyrénius eut le gouvernement de la 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 Et tous allaient pour être enregistrés, chacun en sa propre 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 Et Joseph aussi monta de Galilée, de la ville de Nazareth, en Judée, dans la ville de David qui est appelée Bethléhem, 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 être enregistré avec Marie, la femme qui lui était fiancée, laquelle était 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 Et il arriva, pendant qu’ils étaient là, que les jours où elle devait accoucher s’accomplirent;
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 et elle mit au monde son fils premier-né, et l’emmaillota, et le coucha dans la crèche, parce qu’il n’y avait pas de place pour eux dans l’hôtellerie.
8 Et il y avait dans la même contrée des bergers demeurant aux champs, et gardant leur troupeau durant les veilles de la nuit.
That night, there were [some] shepherds who were taking care of their sheep [as usual] in the fields near [Bethlehem].
9 Et voici, un ange du Seigneur se trouva avec eux, et la gloire du Seigneur resplendit autour d’eux; et ils furent saisis d’une fort grande peur.
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 Et l’ange leur dit: N’ayez point de peur, car voici, je vous annonce un grand sujet de joie qui sera pour 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 aujourd’hui, dans la cité de David, vous est né un sauveur, qui est le Christ, le 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 Et ceci en est le signe pour vous, c’est que vous trouverez un petit enfant emmailloté et couché dans une crèche.
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 Et soudain il y eut avec l’ange une multitude de l’armée céleste, louant Dieu, et disant:
Suddenly a large group of angels from heaven appeared and joined the other angel. They all praised God, singing/saying,
14 Gloire à Dieu dans les lieux très hauts; et sur la terre, paix; et bon plaisir dans 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 Et il arriva, lorsque les anges s’en furent allés d’avec eux au ciel, que les bergers dirent entre eux: Allons donc jusqu’à Bethléhem, et voyons cette chose qui est arrivée 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 Et ils allèrent en hâte, et ils trouvèrent Marie et Joseph, et le petit enfant couché dans la crèche.
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 Et l’ayant vu, ils divulguèrent la parole qui leur avait été dite touchant ce petit enfant.
Then they told [Mary and Joseph and others] what had been told them {what [the angel] had told them} about this child.
18 Et tous ceux qui l’entendirent s’étonnèrent des choses qui leur étaient dites par les bergers.
Everyone who heard what was said by the shepherds {what the shepherds said} to them was amazed.
19 Et Marie gardait toutes ces choses par-devers elle, les repassant dans son cœur.
But Mary [did not talk to others about what the angels said]; she just kept thinking very much about it.
20 Et les bergers s’en retournèrent, glorifiant et louant Dieu de toutes les choses qu’ils avaient entendues et vues, selon qu’il leur en avait été parlé.
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 Et quand huit jours furent accomplis pour le circoncire, son nom fut appelé Jésus, nom duquel il avait été appelé par l’ange avant qu’il soit conçu dans le ventre.
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 Et quand les jours de leur purification, selon la loi de Moïse, furent accomplis, ils le portèrent à Jérusalem, pour le présenter au Seigneur
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 qu’il est écrit dans la loi du Seigneur, que tout mâle qui ouvre la matrice sera appelé saint au Seigneur),
24 et pour offrir un sacrifice, selon ce qui est prescrit dans la loi du Seigneur, une paire de tourterelles ou deux jeunes colombes.
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 Et voici, il y avait à Jérusalem un homme dont le nom était Siméon; et cet homme était juste et pieux, et il attendait la consolation d’Israël; et l’Esprit Saint 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 Et il avait été averti divinement par l’Esprit Saint qu’il ne verrait pas la mort, que premièrement il n’ait 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 Et il vint par l’Esprit dans le temple; et comme les parents apportaient le petit enfant Jésus pour faire à son égard selon l’usage 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 prit entre ses bras et bénit Dieu et dit:
So he took Jesus up in his arms and praised God, saying,
29 Maintenant, Seigneur, tu laisses aller ton esclave en paix selon ta parole;
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 lequel tu as préparé devant la face de tous les peuples:
32 une lumière pour la révélation des nations, et la gloire de ton peuple Israël.
33 Et son père et sa mère s’étonnaient 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 Et Siméon les bénit et dit à Marie sa mère: Voici, celui-ci est mis pour la chute et le relèvement de plusieurs en Israël, et pour un signe que l’on contredira
“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 (et même une épée transpercera ta propre âme), en sorte que les pensées de plusieurs cœurs soient révélées.
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 Et il y avait Anne, une prophétesse, fille de Phanuel, de la tribu d’Aser (elle était fort avancée en âge, ayant vécu avec un mari sept ans 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 veuve d’environ 84 ans), qui ne quittait pas le temple, servant [Dieu] en jeûnes et en prières, nuit et jour;
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 celle-ci, survenant en ce même moment, louait le Seigneur, et parlait de lui à tous ceux qui, à Jérusalem, attendaient la délivrance.
[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 Et quand ils eurent tout accompli selon la loi du Seigneur, ils s’en retournèrent en Galilée, à Nazareth, leur ville.
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 Et l’enfant croissait et se fortifiait, étant rempli de sagesse; et la faveur de Dieu était sur lui.
As Jesus grew up, he became strong and very wise, and God was very pleased with him.
41 Et ses parents allaient chaque année à Jérusalem, à la fête de Pâque.
Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem to [celebrate] the Passover festival.
42 Et quand il eut douze ans, comme ils étaient montés 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 qu’ils avaient accompli les jours [de la fête], comme ils s’en retournaient, l’enfant Jésus demeura dans Jérusalem; et ses parents 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 croyant qu’il était dans la troupe des voyageurs, ils marchèrent le chemin d’un jour et 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 et ne le trouvant pas, ils s’en retournèrent à Jérusalem à sa recherche.
They did not find him, so they returned to Jerusalem to search for him.
46 Et il arriva qu’après trois jours ils le trouvèrent dans le temple, assis au milieu des docteurs, 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 Et tous ceux qui l’entendaient s’étonnaient 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 Et quand ils le virent, ils furent frappés d’étonnement, et sa mère lui dit: Mon enfant, pourquoi nous as-tu fait ainsi? Voici, ton père et moi nous te cherchions, étant en grande peine.
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 Et il leur dit: Pourquoi me cherchiez-vous? Ne saviez-vous pas qu’il me faut être aux affaires 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 Et ils ne comprirent pas la parole qu’il leur disait.
But they did not understand [the meaning of] what he said to them.
51 Et il descendit avec eux, et vint à Nazareth, et leur était soumis. Et sa mère conservait toutes ces paroles dans son cœur.
Then he returned with them down to Nazareth. He always obeyed them. But his mother kept thinking about all those things.
52 Et Jésus avançait 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.
