Jean 12
1 Jésus donc, six jours avant la pâque, vint à Béthanie, où était mort Lazare qu’avait ressuscité Jésus.
Six days before the Passover [celebration started], Jesus arrived in Bethany [village, along with us]. That was where Lazarus lived. He was the man Jesus [previously] caused to be alive again after he died.
2 On lui prépara là un souper; Marthe servait, et Lazare était un de ceux qui étaient à table avec lui.
There they gave a dinner to [honor] Jesus. Martha served the meal. [Her younger brother], Lazarus, was among the people who were eating with Jesus.
3 Or Marie prit une livre de parfum d’un nard pur de grand prix; elle en oignit les pieds de Jésus, et les essuya avec ses cheveux, et la maison fut remplie de l’odeur du parfum.
Then Mary took [a bottle] of expensive perfume [called] nard and poured it on Jesus’ feet [to honor him]. Then she wiped his feet with her hair. The whole house was filled with the [beautiful] smell of the perfume.
4 Alors un de ses disciples, Judas Iscariote, qui devait le trahir, dit:
But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, (OR, Judas, the man from Kerioth [Town]) objected. He was the one who later enabled Jesus’ enemies to seize him.
5 Pourquoi ce parfum n’a-t-il pas été vendu trois cents deniers, et n’a-t-il pas été donné aux pauvres?
He said, “(We should have sold this perfume and given [the money] to poor people!/Why did [we] not sell this perfume and give [the money for it] to the poor people?) [RHQ] We could have gotten 300 days’ wages for it!”
6 Or il dit cela, non qu’il se souciât des pauvres, mais parce qu’il était voleur, et qu’ayant la bourse, il portait ce qu’on y mettait.
He said that, not because he cared about the poor people, but instead, because he was a thief. He was the one who kept the bag [of funds that people gave to help Jesus and us his disciples], and he often stole some of the money that was {that [people]} put into it.
7 Jésus dit donc: Laissez-la réserver ce parfum pour le jour de ma sépulture.
Then Jesus said, “Do not bother her! [She bought this perfume] in order to save it until the day when they will bury me [after I die].
8 Car, les pauvres, vous les avez toujours avec vous, mais moi, vous ne m’avez pas toujours.
There will always be poor people among you, [so you can help them whenever you want to]. But I will not be with you much longer, [so it is good that she showed right now how much she appreciates me].”
9 Une grande multitude de Juifs sut qu’il était là; et ils y vinrent, non à cause de Jésus seulement, mais pour voir Lazare, qu’il avait ressuscité d’entre les morts.
A large crowd of Jews heard [people say] that Jesus was there [in Bethany]. So they came, not only [to see] Jesus but also to see Lazarus, the man whom he had caused to become alive again after he died.
10 Les princes des prêtres songèrent donc à faire mourir Lazare lui-même,
So the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus also,
11 Parce que beaucoup d’entre les Juifs se retiraient d’eux à cause de lui, et croyaient en Jésus.
because many of the Jews were [deserting them and] going to Jesus and believing in him because of [Jesus causing] Lazarus [to be alive again].
12 Le lendemain, une foule nombreuse qui était venue pour la fête, ayant appris que Jésus venait à Jérusalem,
The next day the huge crowd of people that had come [to Jerusalem] for the [Passover] celebration heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
13 Prit des rameaux de palmiers, et alla au-devant de lui, criant: Hosanna, béni celui qui vient au nom du Seigneur, comme roi d’Israël!
So they [cut] branches from some palm trees and took the branches out [of the city] to [wave them when they] met him. Some of them were shouting things like, “Hooray!” “May the Lord [God] bless the one who is coming with his authority [MTY]!” Some other people were shouting, “[May God bless] the King of Israel!”
14 Et Jésus trouva un ânon, et s’assit dessus, comme il est écrit:
When Jesus [came near to Jerusalem], he got a young donkey and sat on it [as he rode into the city]. By doing this, [he fulfilled] what had been written {what [a prophet] had written} [in Scripture],
15 Ne craignez point, filles de Sion, voici votre roi qui vient, assis sur le petit d’une ânesse.
You people of Jerusalem, do not be afraid! Look! Your king is coming! He is riding on a donkey’s colt!
16 Ses disciples ne comprirent point ceci d’abord; mais quand Jésus fut entré dans sa gloire, alors ils se souvinrent que ces choses étaient écrites de lui, et qu’ils les lui avaient appliquées.
At first [we] disciples did not understand those things. But after Jesus had returned to heaven, we realized that those things had been written {that [a prophet] had written those things} about him, and that [by] doing those things for him [the people had fulfilled what the prophet prophesied].
17 Or c’est ainsi que rendait témoignage la multitude qui était avec lui lorsqu’il appela Lazare du tombeau et le ressuscita d’entre les morts.
The crowd that was with him continued to tell other people that he called Lazarus to come out of the tomb, [and that Lazarus had then become alive again].
18 C’est pour cela aussi que la foule vint au-devant de lui, parce qu’ils avaient appris qu’il avait fait ce miracle.
Because of that, many people, because they heard [others say] that he had performed this miracle, went to meet him.
19 Les pharisiens se dirent donc entre eux: Voyez-vous que nous ne gagnons rien? voilà que tout le monde court après lui.
So the Pharisees said to each other, “It is obvious that we are making no progress [in trying to stop him! It looks like] [HYP] everyone [MTY] is becoming his disciple!”
20 Or il y avait quelques gentils, de ceux qui étaient venus adorer à la fête.
Among those who went up [to Jerusalem] to worship [God] during the [Passover] celebration were some Greeks.
21 Ceux-ci s’approchèrent de Philippe, qui était de Bethsaïde en Galilée, et ils le priaient disant: Seigneur, nous voudrions voir Jésus.
They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida [town] in Galilee [province]. They [wanted him] to do something for them. They said, “Sir, we would like to talk with Jesus.”
22 Philippe vint et le dit à André; puis André et Philippe le dirent à Jésus.
So after Philip went and told that to Andrew, they both went and told Jesus.
23 Et Jésus leur répondit, disant: L’heure est venue que le Fils de l’homme doit être glorifié.
Then, [to show them that he must die in order to give eternal life to non-Jews like those Greeks], Jesus replied to them, “It is time for [God] to honor me, the one who came from heaven. [That will happen when I die].
24 En vérité, en vérité, je vous le dis, si le grain de froment, tombant sur la terre, ne meurt pas,
Listen to this carefully: [My life is like a seed] [MET]. If [someone] does not plant a kernel of grain in the ground, it does not change. It remains only one [seed]. But if it changes [after it is planted in the ground, it will grow and] produce many seeds.
25 Il reste seul; mais s’il meurt, il porte beaucoup de fruits. Celui qui aime son âme la perdra; et celui qui hait son âme en ce monde, la conserve pour la vie éternelle. (aiōnios g166)
Anyone who strongly wants to keep on living [here on earth] will surely lose his life forever. But anyone who is willing to die [HYP] [for my sake] will surely gain eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
26 Si quelqu’un me sert, qu’il me suive, et où je suis, là sera aussi mon serviteur. Si quelqu’un me sert, mon Père l’honorera.
If [any of these Greeks or] anyone [else] wants to serve me, they must become my disciples. Then, [after they die], they will be where I am, [in heaven]. My Father will honor all those who serve me.
27 Maintenant mon âme est troublée. Et que dirai-je? Mon Père, délivrez-moi de cette heure. Mais c’est pour cela que je suis venu en cette heure.
Now I am deeply disturbed. (I do not know what to say./What shall I say?) [RHQ] Should I say, ‘[My] Father, save me from this time [when I will suffer and die!’]? No, [I should not say that, because] the reason I came ([into this world/from heaven]) was that I would [suffer] [MTY] now.
28 Mon Père, glorifiez votre nom. Vint donc une voix du ciel: Je l’ai glorifié et je le glorifierai encore.
My Father, show how great you are!” John 12:28b-36a Then [God] spoke [EUP] from heaven, saying, “I have already shown how great [I am], and I will do it again!”
29 Or la foule qui était là et qui avait entendu disait: C’est le tonnerre. D’autres disaient: Un ange lui a parlé.
The crowd that was there heard [it but they did not understand the words. Some said] it was thunder. Others said an angel had spoken to him.
30 Jésus répondit et dit: Ce n’est pas pour moi que cette voix est venue, mais pour vous.
Jesus replied to them, “The voice that you heard speaking [was God’s voice, but] it was not for my benefit. It was for your benefit!
31 C’est maintenant le jugement du monde, maintenant le prince de ce monde sera jeté dehors.
Now is the time for [God] to judge [the people in] [MTY] the world. Now is the time when [I] will destroy [the power of Satan], the one who rules this world.
32 Et moi, quand j’aurai été élevé de la terre, j’attirerai tout à moi;
But as for me, when I am lifted {when [men] lift me} up from the ground [on a cross, I will make a way for] gathering everyone to myself.”
33 (Or il disait cela, pour marquer de quelle mort il devait mourir.)
He said this to show us the way in which he was going to die.
34 Le peuple lui répondit: Nous avons appris par la loi que le Christ demeure éternellement; et comment dis-tu, toi: Il faut que le Fils de l’homme soit élevé? Qui est-ce Fils de l’homme? (aiōn g165)
[Someone in] the crowd answered him, “We understand from the Scriptures that the Messiah will live forever. So why do you say that the one who came from heaven, [who is the Messiah], will be lifted up {that [men] will lift up the one who came from heaven, [who is the Messiah], } on a cross? What kind of man who came from heaven are you [talking about]? (OR, That’s not the [kind] of Messiah [we are expecting]!)” (aiōn g165)
35 Jésus leur dit donc: C’est pour un peu de temps encore que la lumière est au milieu de vous. Marchez pendant que vous avez la lumière, de peur que les ténèbres ne vous surprennent; celui qui marche dans les ténèbres ne sait où il va.
Then Jesus said to them, “[My message is like] [MET] a light for you. [I] will be with you for only a little while longer. Live and act [as you should] while I am still with you, [because suddenly you will have no more opportunity to hear my message! You do not want to be like] [MET] [someone] who cannot see where he is going any more [when it suddenly] becomes dark!
36 Pendant que vous avez la lumière, croyez en la lumière, afin que vous soyez des enfants de lumière. Jésus dit ces choses, puis il s’en alla, et se cacha d’eux.
Believe in my message [MET] while you still have an opportunity to do it, in order that you may become people who have accepted my truth [MET]!” John 12:36b-43 After Jesus said those things, he left them and hid from them.
37 Mais quoiqu’il eût fait de si grands miracles devant eux, ils ne croyaient pas en lui;
Although he had done many miracles while people were watching, [most of] them refused to believe that he [is] ([the Messiah/from God]).
38 Afin que fût accomplie la parole que le prophète Isaïe a dite: Seigneur, qui a cru à ce qu’il a entendu de nous? Et le bras du Seigneur, à qui a-t-il été révélé?
[Their stubbornness and refusal to believe was similar to the stubbornness of the people that] the prophet Isaiah wrote about long ago: Lord, (hardly anyone has believed our message!/who has believed our message?) [RHQ] Most people refused to accept it, even though you showed them your power!
39 C’est pourquoi ils ne pouvaient croire; et parce que Isaïe a dit encore:
That was the reason why they were unable to believe. [It was like] Isaiah wrote somewhere else that God said:
40 Il a aveuglé leurs yeux et endurci leurs cœurs, pour qu’ils ne voient des yeux, et ne comprennent du cœur, et qu’ils ne se convertissent, et que je ne les guérisse.
They have [refused to understand; they acted as though they were] blind people! They were insensible in their inner beings! As a result, they have not perceived [my truth]! They have not understood it in their inner beings! They have not turned [from their sinful lives], and because of that I cannot help them!
41 Isaïe a dit ces choses quand il a vu sa gloire et qu’il a parlé de lui.
Isaiah wrote that because [it was as though] he saw [ahead of time] how great Jesus would be, and he prophesied [those things] about him.
42 Cependant, même parmi les chefs du peuple, beaucoup crurent en lui; mais à cause des pharisiens, ils ne le confessaient point, de peur d’être rejetés de la synagogue;
Although most of the Jewish [leaders] [SYN] did not believe that Jesus is ([the Messiah/from God]), some of them believed in him. But they would not tell anyone that they believed in him, because [they were afraid that if they said that], the Pharisees would not let them worship in the synagogues.
43 Car ils aimèrent la gloire des hommes plus que la gloire de Dieu.
They wanted people to praise them more than they wanted God to praise them.
44 Mais Jésus s’écria et dit: Qui croit en moi ne croit pas en moi, mais en celui qui m’a envoyé.
[Another day, when] Jesus [was teaching the people, he] shouted, “Those who believe in me, they are not believing in [me alone]. Instead, [it is as though] they also believe in the one who sent me.
45 Et qui me voit, voit celui qui m’a envoyé.
When they see me [and what I am doing, it is as though] they are seeing the one who sent me.
46 Moi, la lumière, je suis venu dans le monde, afin que quiconque croit en moi ne demeure point dans les ténèbres.
I have come into the world [to show people God’s truth], as a light [shows people what is around them]. I have come in order that people who believe in me will not remain [ignorant of God’s truth] [MET], [as those who are] in the darkness [are ignorant of what is around them].
47 Et si quelqu’un entend mes paroles et ne les garde point, je ne le juge pas, moi, car je ne suis pas venu pour juger le monde, mais pour sauver le monde.
As for those who hear my message but do not obey [its commands], I am not [the one who] judges them. [The main reason] that I came ([into the world/from heaven]) was not to judge [the people of] [MTY] the world. Instead, I came to save them [from being punished for their sins].
48 Celui qui me méprise et ne reçoit pas mes paroles, a qui le juge: la parole que j’ai annoncée sera elle-même son juge au dernier jour.
There is something that will judge those who reject me and do not accept my message. On the judgment day [God] will condemn them [because they rejected] the message that I have told them.
49 Parce que je n’ai point parlé de moi-même, mais mon Père qui m’a envoyé lui-même m’a prescrit ce que je dois dire et ce dont je dois parler.
I have not said things from my own [authority]. Instead, [my] Father, the one who sent me, instructed me what to say and how I should say it.
50 Et je sais que son commandement est la vie éternelle. Ainsi ce que je dis, je le dis comme mon Père me l’a ordonné. (aiōnios g166)
I know that [paying attention to] what he has instructed us [leads to] eternal life. So whatever I say is exactly (OR, only) what [my] Father has told me to say.” (aiōnios g166)
