Johannes 12
1 Jesus nun kam sechs Tage vor dem Passa nach Bethania, wo Lazarus war, den Jesus von den Toten erweckt 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 Da richteten sie ihm dort ein Gastmahl, und die Martha wartete auf, der Lazarus aber war einer von denen, die mit ihm zu Tische saßen.
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 die Maria ein Pfund ächter kostbarer Nardensalbe, salbte Jesus die Füße, und trocknete ihm die Füße mit ihren Haaren. Das Haus aber ward erfüllt von dem Dufte der Salbe.
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 Judas aber der Iskariote, einer von seinen Jüngern, der welcher ihn verraten sollte, spricht:
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 hat man die Salbe nicht verkauft um dreihundert Denare und es den Armen gegeben?
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 Das sagte er aber nicht, weil ihm an den Armen lag, sondern weil er ein Dieb war, und, da er den Beutel führte, die Einlagen wegnahm.
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 sagte Jesus: laß sie, es mag ihr gelten für den Tag meines Begräbnisses.
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 Da erfuhr eine große Menge von den Juden, daß er dort sei, und sie kamen nicht allein um Jesus willen, sondern auch um den Lazarus zu sehen, welchen er von den Toten erweckt 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 beschlossen, auch den Lazarus zu töten,
So the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus also,
11 weil viele von den Juden um seinetwillen hingiengen und an Jesus 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 Tags darauf, da die Masse der Festgäste hörte, daß Jesus nach Jerusalem komme, holten sie Palmzweige und zogen ihm entgegen, und riefen:
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 Hosianna, gesegnet der da kommt im Namen des Herrn, der König von Israel.
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 traf ein Eselein, 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 Sion, siehe dein König kommt auf einem Eselsfüllen sitzend.
You people of Jerusalem, do not be afraid! Look! Your king is coming! He is riding on a donkey’s colt!
16 (Das verstanden seine Jünger zuerst nicht, aber als Jesus verherrlicht ward, da erinnerten sie sich, daß dies auf ihn geschrieben stehe, und daß man es ihm so gethan habe.)
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 legten nämlich für ihn Zeugnis ab die vielen, die mit ihm waren, als er den Lazarus aus dem Grabe rief, und ihn von den Toten erweckte:
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 zog ihm auch die Masse entgegen, weil sie von ihm gehört hatten, daß er dieses Zeichen gethan habe.
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 unter sich selbst: da schaut ihr, daß ihr nichts ausrichtet. Siehe, die Welt ist hinter ihm dreingezogen.
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 einige Griechen unter denen, die hinaufgiengen anzubeten am Fest;
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 also: Herr, wir möchten den Jesus 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 Geht Philippus und sagt es dem Andreas, geht Andreas mit Philippus, und sagen es Jesus.
So after Philip went and told that to Andrew, they both went and told Jesus.
23 Jesus aber antwortet ihnen: 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 abstirbt, bleibt es eben ein Korn. Wenn es aber abstirbt, bringt es viele 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, der verliert es; wer sein Leben haßt in dieser Welt, der wird es für ewiges 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 einer dient, so folge er mir; wo ich bin, da wird auch mein Diener sein.
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 Wenn mir einer dient, so wird ihn der Vater ehren. Jetzt ist meine Seele erschüttert: 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 vom Himmel: ich habe ihn verherrlicht, und werde ihn wieder 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 Da sagte das Volk, das dabei stand und zuhörte, es habe gedonnert. Andere sagten: ein Engel hat mit ihm gesprochen.
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 Antwortete Jesus und sprach: nicht um meinetwillen ist diese Stimme gekommen, 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 Gericht über diese Welt. Jetzt wird der Herrscher 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 der Erde erhöht werde, so werde ich 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 (Das sagte er aber um zu bezeichnen, welches Todes er sterben sollte.)
He said this to show us the way in which he was going to die.
34 Da antwortete ihm die Menge: wir haben aus dem Gesetze gehört, daß der Christus bleibt in Ewigkeit: wie kannst du nun sagen, daß der Sohn des Menschen erhöht werden müsse? Wer ist dieser 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 sagte Jesus zu ihnen: noch eine kleine Zeit ist das Licht unter euch. Wandelt dieweil ihr das Licht habt, daß euch nicht Finsternis überfalle; wer in der Finsternis wandelt, weiß nicht, wo er hingeht.
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 Dieweil ihr das Licht habt, glaubet an das Licht, damit ihr Lichtessöhne werdet. Dieses redete Jesus, und gieng weg 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 Nachdem er aber so große Zeichen vor ihnen gethan hatte, glaubten sie doch 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 damit das Wort des Propheten Jesaias in Erfüllung gehe, da er gesagt hat: Herr, wer glaubet unserer Kunde? Und der Arm des Herrn, wem ist er geoffenbart?
[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 vermochten sie nicht zu glauben, weil wiederum Jesaias 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 geblendet und ihr Herz verstockt, damit sie nicht sähen mit den Augen und verständen mit dem Herzen, und umwendeten und ich sie heile.
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 Das hat Jesaias gesagt, weil er seine Herrlichkeit gesehen, und von ihm verkündet hat.
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 Demungeachtet glaubten doch auch von den Oberen viele an ihn, aber um der Pharisäer willen gestanden sie es nicht, damit 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 bei Gott.
They wanted people to praise them more than they wanted God to praise them.
44 Jesus aber rief und sprach: wer an mich glaubt, der 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 schaut, der schaut 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, damit 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 einer meine Worte hört und hält sie nicht, so richte ich ihn nicht; denn ich bin nicht gekommen die Welt zu richten, sondern die Welt zu retten.
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 Der mich verachtet, und meine Worte nicht annimmt, der hat schon seinen Richter: das Wort, das ich geredet habe, das wird ihn richten am jüngsten 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 weil ich nicht von mir selbst geredet habe, sondern der Vater, der mich gesandt hat, mir den Auftrag gegeben hat, 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 Auftrag ewiges Leben ist. Was ich also rede: so wie mir der Vater gesagt hat, so rede ich. (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)
