Johannes 12
1 Jesus nun kam sechs Tage vor dem Passah nach Bethanien, wo Lazarus, der Gestorbene, war, welchen Jesus aus den Toten auferweckt hatte.
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 Sie machten ihm nun daselbst ein Abendessen, und Martha diente; Lazarus aber war einer von denen, die mit ihm zu Tische lagen.
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 Da nahm Maria ein Pfund Salbe von echter, [O. flüssiger] sehr kostbarer Narde und salbte die Füße Jesu und trocknete seine Füße mit ihren Haaren. Das Haus aber wurde von dem Geruch der Salbe erfüllt.
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 Es sagt nun einer von seinen Jüngern, Judas, Simons Sohn, der Iskariot, der ihn überliefern sollte:
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 Warum ist diese Salbe nicht für dreihundert Denare verkauft und den Armen gegeben worden?
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 Er sagte dies aber, nicht weil er für die Armen besorgt war, [O. weil ihm an den Armen gelegen war] sondern weil er ein Dieb war und die Kasse hatte und trug, [O. wegnahm] was eingelegt wurde.
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 Da sprach Jesus: Erlaube ihr, es auf den Tag meines Begräbnisses [O. meiner Einbalsamierung] aufbewahrt zu haben; [Eig. Laß sie, damit sie es aufbewahrt habe]
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 denn die Armen habt ihr allezeit bei euch, mich aber habt ihr nicht allezeit.
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 Eine große Volksmenge aus den Juden erfuhr nun, daß er daselbst sei; und sie kamen, nicht um Jesu willen allein, sondern damit sie auch den Lazarus sähen, welchen er aus den Toten auferweckt hatte.
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 Die Hohenpriester aber ratschlagten, auf daß sie auch den Lazarus töteten,
So the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus also,
11 weil viele von den Juden um seinetwillen hingingen und an Jesum glaubten.
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 Des folgenden Tages, als eine große Volksmenge, die zu dem Feste gekommen war, hörte, daß Jesus nach Jerusalem komme,
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 nahmen sie Palmzweige und gingen hinaus, ihm entgegen, und schrieen: Hosanna! Gepriesen sei, der da kommt im Namen des Herrn, der König Israels! [Vergl. Ps. 118,26]
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 Jesus aber fand einen jungen Esel und setzte sich darauf, wie geschrieben steht:
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 "Fürchte dich nicht, Tochter Zion! siehe, dein König kommt, sitzend auf einem Eselsfüllen". [Sach. 9,9]
You people of Jerusalem, do not be afraid! Look! Your king is coming! He is riding on a donkey’s colt!
16 Dies aber verstanden seine Jünger zuerst nicht; jedoch als Jesus verherrlicht war, dann erinnerten sie sich, daß dies von ihm [Eig. auf ihn] geschrieben war und sie ihm dies getan hatten.
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 Es bezeugte nun die Volksmenge, die bei ihm war, daß [O. Da gab die Volksmenge Zeugnis, weil] er Lazarus aus dem Grabe gerufen und ihn aus den Toten auferweckt habe.
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 Darum ging ihm auch die Volksmenge entgegen, weil sie hörten, daß er dieses Zeichen getan hatte.
Because of that, many people, because they heard [others say] that he had performed this miracle, went to meet him.
19 Da sprachen die Pharisäer zueinander: Ihr sehet, daß ihr gar nichts ausrichtet; siehe, die Welt ist ihm nachgegangen.
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 Es waren aber etliche Griechen unter denen, die hinaufkamen, auf daß sie auf dem Feste anbeteten.
Among those who went up [to Jerusalem] to worship [God] during the [Passover] celebration were some Greeks.
21 Diese nun kamen zu Philippus, dem von Bethsaida in Galiläa, und baten ihn und sagten: Herr, wir möchten Jesum sehen.
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 Philippus kommt und sagt es Andreas, und wiederum kommt Andreas und Philippus, und sie sagen es Jesu.
So after Philip went and told that to Andrew, they both went and told Jesus.
23 Jesus aber antwortete ihnen und sprach: Die Stunde ist gekommen, daß der Sohn des Menschen verherrlicht werde.
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 Wahrlich, wahrlich, ich sage euch: wenn das Weizenkorn nicht in die Erde fällt und stirbt, bleibt es allein; wenn es aber stirbt, bringt es viel Frucht.
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 Wer sein Leben liebt, wird es verlieren; und wer sein Leben in dieser Welt haßt, wird es zum ewigen Leben bewahren. (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 Wenn mir jemand dient, so folge er mir nach; und wo ich bin, da wird auch mein Diener sein. Wenn mir jemand dient, so wird der Vater ihn ehren.
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 Jetzt ist meine Seele bestürzt, [O. erschüttert] und was soll ich sagen? Vater, rette mich aus dieser Stunde! Doch darum bin ich in diese Stunde gekommen.
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 Vater, verherrliche deinen Namen! Da kam eine Stimme aus dem Himmel: Ich habe ihn verherrlicht und werde ihn auch wiederum verherrlichen.
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 Die Volksmenge nun, die dastand und zuhörte, sagte, es habe gedonnert; andere sagten: Ein Engel hat mit ihm geredet.
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 Jesus antwortete und sprach: Nicht um meinetwillen ist diese Stimme geschehen, sondern um euretwillen.
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 Jetzt ist das Gericht dieser Welt; jetzt wird der Fürst dieser Welt hinausgeworfen werden.
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 Und ich, wenn ich von [Eig. aus] der Erde erhöht bin, werde alle zu mir ziehen.
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 [Dies aber sagte er, andeutend, welches Todes er sterben sollte.]
He said this to show us the way in which he was going to die.
34 Die Volksmenge antwortete ihm: Wir haben aus dem Gesetz gehört, daß der Christus bleibe in Ewigkeit, und wie sagst du, daß der Sohn des Menschen erhöht werden müsse? Wer ist dieser, der Sohn des Menschen? (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 Da sprach Jesus zu ihnen: Noch eine kleine Zeit ist das Licht unter euch; wandelt, während ihr das Licht habt, auf daß nicht Finsternis euch ergreife. Und wer in der Finsternis wandelt, weiß nicht, wohin er geht.
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 Während ihr das Licht habt, glaubet an das Licht, auf daß ihr Söhne des Lichtes werdet. Dieses redete Jesus und ging hinweg und verbarg sich vor ihnen.
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 Wiewohl er aber so viele Zeichen vor ihnen getan hatte, glaubten sie nicht an ihn,
Although he had done many miracles while people were watching, [most of] them refused to believe that he [is] ([the Messiah/from God]).
38 auf daß das Wort des Propheten Jesajas erfüllt würde, welches er sprach: "Herr, wer hat unserer Verkündigung [O. Botschaft] geglaubt, und wem ist der Arm des Herrn geoffenbart worden?" [Jes. 53,1]
[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 Darum konnten sie nicht glauben, weil Jesajas wiederum gesagt hat:
That was the reason why they were unable to believe. [It was like] Isaiah wrote somewhere else that God said:
40 "Er hat ihre Augen verblendet und ihr Herz verstockt, auf daß sie nicht sehen mit den Augen und verstehen mit dem Herzen und sich bekehren, und ich sie heile." [Jes. 6,10]
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 Dies sprach Jesaja, weil er seine Herrlichkeit sah und von ihm redete.
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 Dennoch aber glaubten auch von den Obersten viele an ihn; doch wegen der Pharisäer bekannten sie ihn nicht, auf daß sie nicht aus der Synagoge ausgeschlossen würden;
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 denn sie liebten die Ehre bei den Menschen mehr als die Ehre bei Gott. [W. die Ehre der Menschen die Ehre Gottes]
They wanted people to praise them more than they wanted God to praise them.
44 Jesus aber rief und sprach: Wer an mich glaubt, glaubt nicht an mich, sondern an den, der mich gesandt hat;
[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 und wer mich sieht, sieht den, der mich gesandt hat.
When they see me [and what I am doing, it is as though] they are seeing the one who sent me.
46 Ich bin als Licht in die Welt gekommen, auf daß jeder, der an mich glaubt, nicht in der Finsternis bleibe;
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 und wenn jemand meine Worte hört und nicht bewahrt, [O. beobachtet] so richte ich ihn nicht, denn ich bin nicht gekommen, auf daß ich die Welt richte, sondern auf daß ich die Welt errette.
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 Wer mich verwirft und meine Worte nicht annimmt, hat den, der ihn richtet: das Wort, das ich geredet habe, das wird ihn richten an dem letzten Tage.
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 Denn ich habe nicht aus mir selbst geredet, sondern der Vater, der mich gesandt hat, er hat mir ein Gebot gegeben, was ich sagen und was ich reden soll;
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 und ich weiß, daß sein Gebot ewiges Leben ist. Was ich nun rede, rede ich also, wie mir der Vater gesagt hat. (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)
