Johannes 12
1 Sechs Tage vor dem Passah kam Jesus nach Bethanien, wo Lazarus war, welchen Jesus von 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 dort ein Gastmahl, und Martha diente. 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 Maria ein Pfund echter, köstlicher Nardensalbe, salbte Jesus die Füße und trocknete ihm die Füße mit ihren Haaren; das Haus aber wurde erfüllt vom Geruch 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 Da spricht Judas, Simons Sohn, der Ischariot, einer seiner Jünger, der ihn hernach verriet:
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 diese Salbe nicht für dreihundert Denare verkauft 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 er sich um die Armen kümmerte, sondern weil er ein Dieb war und den Beutel hatte und trug, 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: Laß sie! Solches hat sie für den Tag meines Begräbnisses aufbewahrt.
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 Es erfuhr nun eine große Menge der Juden, daß er dort sei; und sie kamen nicht allein um Jesu willen, sondern auch um Lazarus zu sehen, den er von 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 Da beschlossen die Hohenpriester, auch Lazarus zu töten,
So the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus also,
11 denn seinetwegen gingen viele Juden hin und glaubten an Jesus.
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 Als am folgenden Tage die vielen Leute, welche zum Fest erschienen waren, hörten, 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 riefen: Hosianna! Gepriesen sei, 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 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 dem Füllen einer Eselin!»
You people of Jerusalem, do not be afraid! Look! Your king is coming! He is riding on a donkey’s colt!
16 Solches aber verstanden seine Jünger anfangs nicht, sondern als Jesus verherrlicht war, wurden sie dessen eingedenk, daß solches von ihm geschrieben stehe und daß sie ihm solches 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 Die Menge nun, die bei ihm war, bezeugte, daß er Lazarus aus dem Grabe gerufen und ihn von 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 das Volk entgegen, weil sie hörten, daß er dieses Zeichen getan 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 zueinander: Ihr seht, daß ihr nichts ausrichtet. Siehe, alle Welt läuft ihm nach!
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, um am Fest anzubeten.
Among those who went up [to Jerusalem] to worship [God] during the [Passover] celebration were some Greeks.
21 Diese gingen zu Philippus, der aus Bethsaida in Galiläa war, baten ihn und sprachen: Herr, wir möchten Jesus gern 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 dem Andreas, Andreas und Philippus aber sagen es Jesus.
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 des Menschen Sohn 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 erstirbt, so bleibt es allein; wenn es aber erstirbt, so 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 seine Seele liebt, der wird sie verlieren; wer aber seine Seele in dieser Welt haßt, wird sie 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 Wer mir dienen will, der folge mir nach; und wo ich bin, da soll auch mein Diener sein; und wer mir dient, den wird mein Vater 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 erschüttert. Und was soll ich sagen? Vater, hilf mir 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 will ihn 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 Das Volk nun, das dabeistand und solches hörte, 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 erschollen, 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 ergeht ein Gericht über diese Welt! Nun 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 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 Das sagte er aber, um anzudeuten, welches Todes er sterben würde.
He said this to show us the way in which he was going to die.
34 Das Volk antwortete ihm: Wir haben aus dem Gesetze gehört, daß Christus in Ewigkeit bleibt; wie sagst du denn, des Menschen Sohn müsse erhöht werden? Wer ist dieser Menschensohn? (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 bei euch. Wandelt, solange ihr das Licht noch habt, damit euch die Finsternis nicht überfalle! 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 Solange ihr das Licht habt, glaubet an das Licht, damit ihr Kinder des Lichtes werdet!
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 Solches redete Jesus und ging hinweg und verbarg sich vor ihnen. 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 Jesaja erfüllt würde, welches er gesprochen hat: «Herr, wer hat dem geglaubt, was wir gehört haben, und wem wurde der Arm des Herrn 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 konnten sie nicht glauben, denn Jesaja spricht wiederum:
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 verhärtet, daß sie mit den Augen nicht sehen, noch mit dem Herzen verstehen und sich bekehren 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 Solches sprach Jesaja, als 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 Doch glaubten sogar von den Obersten viele an ihn, aber wegen der Pharisäer bekannten sie es nicht, damit sie nicht von der Synagoge ausgestoßen 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 die Ehre der Menschen war ihnen lieber als 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, 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 sieht, der 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 ein Licht in die Welt gekommen, damit niemand, der an mich glaubt, 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 hält, so richte ich ihn nicht; denn ich bin nicht gekommen, um die Welt zu richten, sondern damit ich die Welt rette.
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, der hat schon seinen Richter: das Wort, das ich geredet habe, das wird ihn richten am 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. Darum, was ich rede, das rede ich so, wie der Vater es mir 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)
