Lukas 12
1 Indem versammelte sich die Menge zu Zehntausenden, so daß sie einander traten, da fieng er an zu seinen Jüngern zu sagen zuerst: Hütet euch vor dem Sauerteig der Pharisäer, das ist die Heuchelei.
While they were doing that, many thousands of people gathered [around Jesus]. There were so many that they were stepping on each other. Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Beware of [becoming] hypocrites [like] the Pharisees. Their [evil influence] [MET] [spreads to others like] yeast [spreads its influence in dough].
2 Es ist aber nichts verhüllt, das nicht enthüllt werden, und nichts verborgen, was nicht zur Erkenntnis kommen wird.
People will not be able to continue concealing the things that [they or other] people try to conceal now. [God] will [some day] cause the things that are hidden now to be known {[everyone] to know the things that they hide now}.
3 Daher alles, was ihr in der Finsternis gesagt habt, wird im Lichte gehört werden, und was ihr in den Kammern ins Ohr gesprochen habt, wird auf den Dächern verkündet werden.
All the things that you say in the dark [secretly, some day] will be heard {people will hear them} in the daylight. The things you have whispered [SYN] privately among yourselves in your rooms will be proclaimed {[people] will proclaim them} publicly.”
4 Ich sage aber euch meinen Freunden: fürchtet euch nicht vor denen, die den Leib töten und darnach nichts weiteres zu thun vermögen.
“My friends, listen [carefully]. Do not be afraid of people who [are able to] kill you, but after they kill you, there is nothing more that they can do [to hurt you].
5 Ich will euch aber zeigen, wen ihr fürchten sollt; fürchtet euch vor dem, der nach dem Töten Vollmacht hat, in die Hölle zu werfen. Ja, ich sage euch, diesen fürchtet. (Geenna g1067)
But I will warn you about the one that you should truly be afraid of. You should be afraid of [God], because he not only has [the power to] cause people to die, he has the power to throw them into hell afterward! Yes, he is truly the one that you should be afraid of! (Geenna g1067)
6 Verkauft man nicht fünf Sperlinge um zwei Aß? und nicht einer von ihnen ist vergessen vor Gott.
[Think about] the sparrows. [They are worth so little] that [you] can [RHQ] buy five of them for only two small coins. But not one of them is ever forgotten by God {God never forgets one of them}!
7 Aber bei euch sind auch die Haare auf dem Kopfe alle gezählt; fürchtet euch nicht: ihr seid mehr als viele Sperlinge.
You are worth more [to God] than many sparrows. So do not be afraid [of what people can do to you! God] even knows how many hairs there are on each of your heads, [so that if you(sg) lose one hair, he knows about it. So nothing bad can happen to you without his knowing it].
8 Ich sage euch aber, wer überall sich zu mir bekennt vor den Menschen, zu dem wird sich der Sohn des Menschen auch bekennen vor den Engeln Gottes.
I want to tell you also that if people, [without being afraid, are willing to] tell others [that they are my disciples], [I], the one who came from heaven, will acknowledge before [God that they are my disciples]. [I will do that while] God’s angels listen.
9 Wer aber mich verleugnet vor den Menschen, der wird verleugnet werden vor den Engeln Gottes.
But if people [are] afraid to say in front of others that they are [my disciples], [I] will say, while God’s angels listen, that they are not [my disciples].
10 Und wer überall ein Wort sagt auf den Sohn des Menschen, es wird ihm vergeben werden; dem aber, der auf den heiligen Geist lästert, dem wird nicht vergeben werden.
[I will tell you] also that [God is willing to] forgive people who say bad things about me, the one who came from heaven, but [he] will not forgive anyone who says evil things about what the Holy Spirit [does].
11 Wenn sie euch aber vor die Synagogen und vor Herrschaften und Behörden stellen, so sorget nicht, wie oder womit ihr euch verteidigen, oder was ihr sagen möget.
[So] when people ask you in Jewish worship houses and in the presence of rulers and other authorities [about your trusting in me], do not worry about how you will answer them [when they accuse you]. Do not worry about what you should say,
12 Denn der heilige Geist wird euch lehren zur selbigen Stunde, was zu sagen ist.
because the Holy Spirit will tell you at that very time what you should say.”
13 Es sagte aber einer aus der Menge zu ihm: Meister, sage meinem Bruder, daß er das Erbe mit mir teile.
Then one of the people in the crowd said to [Jesus], “Teacher, tell my [older] brother to divide my father’s property and give me [the part that belongs] to me!”
14 Er aber sagte zu ihm: Mensch, wer hat mich zum Richter oder Erbschichter über euch gesetzt?
But Jesus replied to him, “Man, (no one appointed me in order that I would settle [matters when people are] disputing about property!/did anyone appoint me in order that I would settle [matters when people are] disputing about property?) [RHQ]”
15 Er sagte aber zu ihnen: sehet zu und hütet euch vor aller Habsucht, denn der Ueberfluß thut es nicht, daß einer von dem seinigen lebe.
Then he said to the whole crowd, “Guard yourselves very carefully, in order that you do not desire other people’s things in any way! No one can make his life secure by [obtaining] many possessions.”
16 Er sagte aber ein Gleichnis zu ihnen also: einem reichen Manne hatte sein Land wohl getragen.
Then Jesus told the people this illustration: “There was a certain rich man whose crops grew very well.
17 Und er überlegte bei sich selbst: was soll ich machen? ich habe ja nicht Raum meine Früchte aufzuheben.
[So] he said [to himself], ‘I do not know what to do, because I do not have any place [big enough] to store all my crops!’
18 Und er sprach: so will ich es machen; ich breche meine Scheunen ab, und baue größere, und darin hebe ich auf, was mir gewachsen ist, und all mein Gut.
Then he thought to himself, ‘[I know] what I will do! I will tear down my grain bins and build larger ones! Then I will store all my wheat and other goods in [the big new bins].
19 Und ich werde zu meiner Seele sagen: Seele, du hast reichen Vorrat auf viele Jahre; habe gute Ruhe, iß und trink, und laß dir's wohl sein.
[Then] I will say to myself [SYN], “Now I have plenty of goods stored up. [They will last] for many years. [So now] I will take life easy. I will eat and drink [all that I want to] and be happy [for a long time]!”’
20 Es sprach Gott aber zu ihm: du Thor, heute Nacht fordert man dein Leben von dir; wem wird dann gehören, was du bereitet hast?
But God said to him, ‘You foolish [man]! Tonight you will die! (Then all [the goods] you have saved up [for yourself] will [belong to someone else, not to] you!/Do you think that you [will benefit from] all that you have stored up for yourself?) [RHQ]’”
21 So geht es dem, der sich Schätze sammelt und nicht reich ist bei Gott.
[Then Jesus ended this illustration by saying], “That is what will happen to those who store up goods just for themselves, but who do not value the things [that] God [considers] valuable.”
22 Er sagte aber zu seinen Jüngern: darum sage ich euch: sorget nicht um das Essen fürs Leben, und um Kleider für den Leib.
Then [Jesus] said to his disciples, “So I want to tell you this: Do not worry about [things you need] in order to live. Do not worry about [whether you will have enough food] to eat or [enough clothes] to wear.
23 Das Leben ist mehr als die Nahrung und der Leib mehr als das Kleid.
It is important to have sufficient food and clothing, but (the way you conduct your lives is more important./is not the way you conduct your lives more important?) [RHQ]
24 Achtet auf die Raben, sie säen nicht, sie ernten nicht, sie haben keine Vorratskammer noch Scheune, Gott ernährt sie; um wie viel seid ihr besser als die Vögel!
Think about the birds: They do not plant [seeds], and they do not harvest [crops]. They do not have rooms or buildings in which to store crops. But God provides food for them. [And] you are certainly much more valuable than birds. [So God will certainly provide what you need]!
25 Wer unter euch kann mit seinem Sorgen seiner Lebenslänge eine Elle zusetzen?
(There is not a one of you who can add a little bit to how long he lives by worrying about it!/Is there any of you who can add a little bit to how long he lives by worrying about it?) [RHQ]
26 Wenn ihr da nicht das Geringste vermöget, was macht ihr euch Sorge über das Weitere?
Worrying is a small thing to do. So since you cannot add to your life, (you certainly should not worry about other things that [you need to have in order to live!]/why do you worry about other things that [you need to have in order to live]?) [RHQ]
27 Achtet auf die Lilien, wie sie nicht spinnen, nicht weben; ich sage euch aber, auch Salomo in aller seiner Herrlichkeit war nicht angethan, wie eine von ihnen.
Think about the way that flowers grow [in the fields]. They do not work [to earn money], and they do not make their own clothes. But I tell you that [even though King] Solomon, [who lived long ago, wore very beautiful clothes], his clothes were not as beautiful as one of those [flowers].
28 Wenn aber Gott das Gras auf dem Felde, das heute steht und morgen in den Ofen geworfen wird, also bekleidet, wie vielmehr euch, ihr Kleingläubige?
God makes the flowers beautiful, but they grow in the fields for only a short time. Then [they are cut at the same time that the grass] is cut, and thrown into an oven [to be burned to make heat for baking] bread. [So they really are not worth very much. But you are very precious to] God, [and he] will [care for you] much more [than he cares for the grass by filling it with beautiful flowers]. So he will certainly provide clothes for you, who [live much longer than the grass. Why] [RHQ] [do you] trust him so little?
29 So trachtet auch ihr nicht, was ihr esset und was ihr trinket, und lasset es euch nicht umtreiben.
Do not always be concerned about having enough to eat and drink, and do not be worrying about those things.
30 Um das alles kümmern sich die Völker der Welt; euer Vater aber weiß, daß ihr dessen bedürfet.
The people who do not know God are always worried about such things. But your Father [in heaven] knows that you need those things, [so you should not worry about them].
31 Dagegen trachtet nach seinem Reich, so wird euch dieses zugelegt werden.
Instead, be concerned about letting [God] completely direct [your life]. Then [he] will also give you enough of the things [you need].
32 Fürchte dich nicht, du kleine Herde; denn eurem Vater hat es gefallen, euch das Reich zu geben.
[You who are my disciples are like a] small flock of sheep, [and I am like your shepherd]. So you should not be afraid. Your Father [in heaven] wants to let you rule with him [in heaven].
33 Verkaufet eure Habe, und gebet Almosen; erwerbet euch Beutel, die nicht alt werden, einen Schatz, der nicht ausgeht, in den Himmeln, wo kein Dieb hinkommt, und keine Motte zerstört.
[So now] sell the things that you own. Give [the money that you get for those things] to poor people. [If you do that, it will be as though] you are providing for yourselves purses that will not wear out, and [God will give] you a treasure in heaven that will always be safe. There, no thief can come near [to steal it], and no termite can destroy it.
34 Denn wo euer Schatz ist, da ist auch euer Herz.
Remember that [the things] that you [think are the most] valuable are [the things] that you will be constantly concerned about.”
35 Eure Lenden sollen gegürtet sein, und die Lichter brennen,
“Be always ready [for doing God’s work] [MET], like [people] who have put on their work clothes and are ready [during the day], with their lamps burning all night.
36 und ihr sollet Leuten gleichen, welche ihren Herrn erwarten, wenn er aufbrechen mag von der Hochzeit, damit sie ihm alsbald öffnen, wann er kommt und anklopft.
Be [ready for me to return] [MET], like servants who are waiting for their master to return after being at a wedding feast [for several days]. They are [waiting to] open the door for him and [start working for him again] as soon as he arrives and knocks at the door.
37 Selig diese Knechte, die der Herr, wenn er kommt, wachend finden wird; wahrlich ich sage euch, er wird sich gürten, und sie sitzen heißen und herumgehen und ihnen aufwarten.
If those servants are awake when he returns, [he will] be very pleased with them. I will tell you this: He will put on [the kind of clothes] that servants wear and tell them to sit down, and he will serve them a meal.
38 Und mag er in der zweiten und in der dritten Wache kommen, wenn er es so trifft, selig sind sie.
[Even] if he comes between midnight and sunrise, if he finds that his servants are [awake and] ready [for him], he will be very pleased with them.
39 Das aber verstehet: wenn der Hausherr wüßte, zu welcher Stunde der Dieb kommt, so würde er wachen und sein Haus nicht durchwühlen lassen.
But you must also remember this: If owners of a house knew what time a thief was coming, they [would stay awake and] would not allow their house to be broken into [and their goods to be stolen] {[the thief] to break into the house [and steal their goods]}.
40 So seid auch ihr bereit, denn der Sohn des Menschen kommt in der Stunde, da ihr es nicht denket.
Similarly, you must be ready [for me to return], because [I], the one who came from heaven, will come [again] at a time when you do not expect [me to come].”
41 Es sprach aber Petrus: Herr, sagst du dieses Gleichnis für uns oder auch für alle?
Peter said, “Lord, are you [(sg)] speaking this illustration [only] for us or for everyone [else also]?”
42 Und der Herr sagte: wer ist nun der treue Haushalter, der kluge, den der Herr über seine Dienerschaft setzen wird, die Kost auszuteilen zur Zeit?
The Lord replied, “[I am saying it for you and for anyone else] [MET, RHQ] who is like a faithful and wise manager in his master’s house. His master appoints him to [supervise affairs in his house] and to give all the [other] servants their food at the proper time. [Then he leaves on a long trip].
43 Selig der Knecht, den sein Herr, wenn er kommt, also thun findet.
If the servant is doing that work when his master returns, [his master] will be very pleased with him.
44 Wahrhaftig, sage ich euch, er wird ihn über alle seine Habe setzen.
I tell you this: His master will appoint him to supervise all of his affairs [permanently].
45 Wenn aber jener Knecht in seinem Herzen spricht: mein Herr verzieht zu kommen, und fängt an die Knechte und Mägde zu schlagen, zu essen und zu trinken, und sich zu berauschen,
But that servant might think to himself, ‘My master [has been away] for a long time, [so he probably will] not return soon [and find out what I am doing].’ [Then he might] start to beat the [other] servants, both male and female ones. [He might also start] to eat [a lot of food] and get drunk.
46 so wird der Herr dieses Knechtes kommen, an dem Tage, da er es nicht erwartet, und zur Stunde, die er nicht weiß, und wird ihn zerhauen, und ihm sein Teil bei den Ungläubigen geben.
[If he does that, and if] his master returns on a day when the servant does not expect him, then his master will (cut him into two pieces/punish him severely) [HYP] and put him [in the place where he puts all] those who do not [serve him] faithfully.
47 Der Knecht aber, der den Willen seines Herrn kannte, und nichts bereitete noch that nach seinem Willen, wird viele Schläge empfangen.
Every servant who knows what his master wants him to do but who does not get himself ready and does not do what his master desires will be beaten severely {[The master] will beat severely every servant who knows what his master wants him to do but who does not get himself ready and does not do what his master desires}.
48 Dagegen der ihn nicht kannte, aber that, was der Schläge würdig, wird wenig empfangen. Wem überall viel gegeben ward, von dem wird viel gefordert werden, und wem viel beigelegt ward, von dem wird um so viel mehr verlangt werden.
But every [servant] who did not know [what his master wanted] him to do, and who did things for which he deserved to be punished, will be beaten lightly {[the master] will beat lightly every [servant] who did not know [what his master wanted] him to do and did the things for which he deserved that [his master] would beat him}. [God will treat his people similarly, because he] expects a lot from those people whom [he] has allowed [to understand a lot]. People who entrust things [to others’ care] expect those people [to care for those things] very well. Similarly, [God] expects a lot from those people whom he has allowed [to understand a lot]. Furthermore, he expects the most from people to whom he has given the most [ability].”
49 Ich bin gekommen Feuer zu werfen auf die Erde, und wie wollte ich, es wäre schon entzündet.
“I came to earth to cause [there to be trials] [MET], [which will purify you as] fire [purifies metal] (OR, to cause judgment/divisions among you). I wish that the time when [you] will be purified {when [God] will purify you} (OR, when divisions will be caused {to cause divisions among people}) had already begun.
50 Ich habe eine Taufe zu bestehen, und wie drängt es mich, bis sie vollendet ist.
I must soon suffer [IDM] greatly. I am distressed, and I will continue to be distressed until my suffering is finished.
51 Meint ihr, ich sei erschienen Frieden auf Erden zu bringen? Nein, sage ich euch, sondern vielmehr Spaltung,
Do you think that as a result of my coming to earth people will live together peacefully? No! I must tell you, [that is not what will happen! Instead, people] will be divided.
52 denn von nun an werden sein fünf in einem Hause gespalten, drei werden gegen zwei und zwei gegen drei sein,
Because some people in one house [will believe in me and some will not], they will be divided. [For example], three people in one house [who do not believe in me] will oppose two [who do believe], or two [who do not believe in me] will oppose three [who do believe].
53 der Vater gegen den Sohn, und der Sohn gegen den Vater, die Mutter gegen die Tochter und die Tochter gegen die Mutter, die Schwiegermutter gegen die Schwiegertochter und die Schwiegertochter gegen die Schwiegermutter.
A man will oppose his son, or a son will oppose his father. A woman will oppose her daughter, or a woman will oppose her mother. A woman will oppose her daughter-in-law, or a woman will oppose her mother-in-law.”
54 Er sagte aber zu den Massen: wenn ihr eine Wolke aufsteigen seht in Westen, so sagt ihr alsbald: es kommt Regen, und es ist so,
He [also] said to the crowds, “[In this country], when you see a [dark] cloud forming in the west, you immediately say ‘It is going to rain!’ and that is what happens.
55 und wenn von Süden wehen, so heißt es: es kommt die Glut, und es ist so.
[In this region], when the wind blows from the south, you say, ‘It is going to be a very hot day!’ and that is what happens.
56 Ihr Heuchler, auf das Antlitz der Erde und des Himmels versteht ihr euch, diese Zeit aber wie kommt's, daß ihr euch nicht darauf versteht?
You hypocrites! By observing the clouds and the wind, you are able to discern what is happening regarding [the weather]. It is disgusting that you are not able to discern [what God is doing] at this present time [RHQ]!
57 Warum urteilt ihr nicht auch von euch selbst aus, was recht ist?
(Each of you ought to determine now what is the right thing for you to do, [while you still have time to do that]!/Why cannot each of you determine what is the right [thing for you to do now while you still have time to do that]?) [RHQ]
58 Wenn du mit deinem Widersacher zum Vorsteher gehst, so gib ihm unterwegs seinen Verdienst um von ihm los zu kommen, daß er dich nicht zum Richter schleppe und der Richter übergebe dich dem Vollstrecker und der Vollstrecker werfe dich ins Gefängnis.
[If you do not do that, God will punish you] [MET]. [It will be like what happens when] someone takes one of you to court, saying that you [(sg)] have done something very bad. You should try to settle things with him while you are still on the way to the court. If he forces you to go to the judge, the judge will decide that you are guilty and put you into the hands of the court officer. Then that officer will put you in prison.
59 Ich sage dir, du sollst nicht herauskommen, bis du auch den letzten Pfennig bezahlt hast.
I tell you that if you go to prison, you will never get out, [because you will never be able to] pay every bit [of what the judge says you owe] [MET]. [Similarly, you ought to settle accounts with God before you die, too].”
