Kisah Para Rasul 9
1 Sementara itu Saulus terus saja ingin mengancam dan membunuh pengikut-pengikut Tuhan Yesus. Ia pergi kepada imam agung,
And Saul, yet breathing of threatening and slaughter to the disciples of the LORD, having gone to the chief priest,
2 dan minta surat kuasa untuk pergi kepada pemimpin-pemimpin rumah-rumah ibadat orang Yahudi di Damsyik, supaya kalau ia menemukan di sana orang-orang yang percaya kepada Yesus, ia dapat menangkap mereka dan membawa mereka ke Yerusalem.
asked from him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues, that if he may find any being of The Way, both men and women, he may bring them bound to Jerusalem.
3 Sementara menuju ke Damsyik, ketika sudah dekat dengan kota itu, tiba-tiba suatu sinar dari langit memancar di sekeliling Saulus.
And in the going, he came near to Damascus, and suddenly there shone around him a light from Heaven,
4 Ia jatuh ke tanah lalu mendengar suatu suara berkata kepadanya, "Saulus, Saulus! Apa sebabnya engkau menganiaya Aku?"
and having fallen on the earth, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?”
5 "Siapakah Engkau, Tuan?" tanya Saulus. Suara itu menjawab, "Akulah Yesus, yang engkau aniaya.
And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” And the LORD said, “I am Jesus whom you persecute; [[hard for you to kick at the goads”;
6 Tetapi sekarang bangunlah dan masuklah ke kota. Di situ akan diberitahukan kepadamu apa yang harus kaulakukan."
trembling also, and astonished, he said, “Lord, what do You wish me to do?” And the LORD [said] to him, ]] “Arise, and enter into the city, and it will be told [to] you what you must do.”
7 Orang-orang yang ikut bersama-sama Saulus terkejut sehingga tidak dapat bersuara; karena mereka mendengar suara itu tetapi tidak melihat seseorang pun.
And the men who are journeying with him stood speechless, indeed hearing the voice but seeing no one,
8 Lalu Saulus berdiri dan membuka matanya, tetapi matanya sudah tidak bisa melihat apa-apa lagi. Jadi mereka memegang tangannya dan menuntun dia masuk ke Damsyik.
and Saul arose from the earth, and his eyes having been opened, he beheld no one, and leading him by the hand they brought him to Damascus,
9 Tiga hari lamanya ia tidak bisa melihat dan selama itu ia tidak makan atau minum sama sekali.
and he was three days without seeing, and he neither ate nor drank.
10 Di Damsyik ada seorang pengikut Tuhan Yesus bernama Ananias. Di dalam suatu penglihatan, Tuhan berbicara kepadanya. Tuhan berkata, "Ananias!" Ananias menjawab, "Saya, Tuhan."
And there was a certain disciple in Damascus, by name Ananias, and the LORD said to him in a vision, “Ananias”; and he said, “Behold me, Lord”;
11 Tuhan berkata, "Ayo berangkat sekarang. Pergilah ke rumah Yudas di Jalan Lurus. Tanyakan di sana orang yang bernama Saulus yang berasal dari kota Tarsus. Orang itu sedang berdoa,
and the LORD [says] to him, “Having risen, go on to the street that is called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas, [one] by name Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he prays,
12 dan di dalam suatu penglihatan ia melihat seorang laki-laki, bernama Ananias, datang kepadanya dan meletakkan tangan ke atasnya supaya ia dapat melihat kembali."
and he saw in a vision a man, by name Ananias, coming in, and putting a hand on him, that he may see again.”
13 Ananias menjawab, "Tuhan, saya sudah mendengar banyak orang berbicara mengenai orang ini, terutama mengenai penganiayaan-penganiayaan yang ia lakukan terhadap umat-Mu di Yerusalem.
And Ananias answered, “LORD, I have heard from many about this man, how many evils he did to Your holy ones in Jerusalem,
14 Dan sekarang ia sudah datang ke sini dengan izin dari imam-imam kepala untuk menangkap semua orang yang percaya kepada-Mu."
and here he has authority from the chief priests, to bind all those calling on Your Name.”
15 Tetapi Tuhan berkata kepada Ananias, "Pergilah saja! Sebab Aku sudah memilih dia untuk melayani Aku, supaya ia memberitakan tentang Aku kepada bangsa-bangsa lain yang tidak beragama Yahudiedan kepada raja-raja serta kepada umat Israel juga.
And the LORD said to him, “Go, because this one is a chosen vessel to Me, to carry My Name before nations and kings—also the sons of Israel;
16 Dan Aku sendiri akan menunjukkan kepadanya semua penderitaan yang harus ia alami karena Aku."
for I will show him how many things he must suffer for My Name.”
17 Maka Ananias pun pergilah ke rumah itu dan meletakkan tangannya ke atas Saulus. "Saudara Saulus," kata Ananias, "Tuhan Yesus yang Saudara lihat di tengah jalan ketika Saudara sedang kemari, Dialah yang menyuruh saya datang supaya Saudara bisa melihat lagi dan dikuasai oleh Roh Allah."
And Ananias went away, and entered into the house, and having put on him [his] hands, said, “Saul, brother, the LORD has sent me—Jesus who appeared to you in the way in which you were coming—that you may see again, and may be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
18 Saat itu juga sesuatu yang seperti sisik ikan terlepas dari mata Saulus dan ia dapat melihat kembali. Maka ia pun bangun, lalu dibaptis.
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, he also saw again instantly, and having risen, was immersed,
19 Dan setelah makan, ia menjadi kuat lagi. Saulus tinggal di Damsyik dengan pengikut-pengikut Yesus beberapa hari lamanya.
and having received nourishment, was strengthened, and Saul was with the disciples in Damascus certain days,
20 Ia langsung pergi ke rumah-rumah ibadat dan mulai memberitakan bahwa Yesus itulah Anak Allah.
and immediately he was preaching the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God.
21 Semua orang heran mendengar Saulus. Mereka berkata, "Bukankah dia yang di Yerusalem sudah membunuh semua orang yang percaya kepada Yesus? Ia datang ke sini justru untuk menangkap dan membawa mereka kepada imam-imam kepala!"
And all those hearing were amazed and said, “Is this not he who laid waste in Jerusalem those calling on this Name, and here to this intent had come, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?”
22 Tetapi Saulus makin kuat pengaruhnya. Bukti-bukti yang ia kemukakan mengenai Yesus begitu meyakinkan bahwa Yesus itulah Raja Penyelamat, sampai orang-orang Yahudi yang tinggal di Damsyik tidak dapat lagi membantah.
And Saul was still more strengthened, and he was confounding the Jews dwelling in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
23 Setelah lewat beberapa waktu lamanya orang-orang Yahudi bersepakat untuk membunuh Saulus.
And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him,
24 Tetapi rencana mereka ketahuan kepadanya. Siang malam mereka menunggu di pintu gerbang kota untuk membunuh dia.
and their counsel against [him] was known to Saul; they were also watching the gates both day and night, that they may kill him,
25 Tetapi pada suatu malam, pengikut-pengikut Saulus mengambil dia, lalu menurunkannya di dalam sebuah keranjang melewati tembok kota.
and the disciples having taken him, by night let him down by the wall, letting down in a basket.
26 Saulus pergi ke Yerusalem, dan di sana ia berusaha bergabung dengan pengikut-pengikut Yesus. Tetapi mereka takut kepadanya, sebab mereka tidak percaya bahwa ia benar-benar telah menjadi pengikut Yesus.
And Saul, having come to Jerusalem, tried to join himself to the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he is a disciple,
27 Kemudian Barnabas datang kepadanya, lalu membawanya kepada rasul-rasul. Barnabas menceritakan kepada mereka tentang bagaimana Saulus melihat Tuhan di tengah jalan dan bagaimana Tuhan berbicara kepadanya. Barnabas memberitahukan juga tentang bagaimana beraninya Saulus mengajar di Damsyik dengan nama Yesus.
and Barnabas having taken him, brought [him] to the apostles, and declared to them how he saw the LORD in the way, and that He spoke to him, and how in Damascus he was speaking boldly in the Name of Jesus.
28 Maka itu Saulus tinggal dengan mereka, dan berkhotbah dengan berani di seluruh Yerusalem dengan nama Tuhan.
And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem,
29 Ia berbicara dan berdebat juga dengan orang-orang Yahudi yang berbahasa Yunani, tetapi mereka berusaha membunuh dia.
and speaking boldly in the Name of the Lord Jesus; he was both speaking and disputing with the Hellenists, and they were taking in hand to kill him,
30 Ketika orang-orang percaya lainnya tahu tentang hal itu, mereka membawa Saulus ke Kaisarea, kemudian mengirim dia ke Tarsus.
and the brothers having known, brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
31 Maka jemaat di seluruh Yudea, Galilea, dan Samaria menjadi tenteram. Dibantu oleh Roh Allah, dengan takut kepada Tuhan, jemaat-jemaat itu bertambah kuat dan bertambah banyak.
Then, indeed, the assemblies throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had peace, being built up, and going on in the fear of the LORD, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
32 Petrus pergi ke mana-mana mengunjungi jemaat-jemaat. Pada suatu hari ia mengunjungi umat Tuhan yang tinggal di Lida.
And it came to pass that Peter, passing throughout all [quarters], also came down to the holy ones who were dwelling at Lydda,
33 Di sana ia berjumpa dengan seorang laki-laki bernama Eneas, yang lumpuh dan sudah tidak bangun-bangun dari tempat tidurnya delapan tahun lamanya.
and he found there a certain man, Aeneas by name—for eight years laid on a pallet—who was paralytic,
34 Petrus berkata kepada Eneas, "Eneas, Yesus Kristus menyembuhkan engkau. Bangunlah dan bereskan tempat tidurmu." Saat itu juga Eneas bangun.
and Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you; arise and spread for yourself”; and immediately he rose,
35 Semua penduduk di Lida dan Saron melihat Eneas, lalu mereka semuanya percaya kepada Tuhan.
and all those dwelling at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the LORD.
36 Di Yope ada seorang wanita bernama Tabita. Ia seorang yang percaya kepada Yesus. (Namanya di dalam bahasa Yunani ialah Dorkas yang berarti rusa.) Ia selalu saja melakukan hal-hal yang baik dan menolong orang-orang miskin.
And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha (which interpreted, is called Dorcas); this woman was full of good works and kind acts that she was doing;
37 Pada waktu itu ia sakit lalu meninggal dunia. Setelah jenazahnya dimandikan, ia diletakkan di kamar yang di atas.
and it came to pass in those days she, having ailed, died, and having bathed her, they laid her in an upper chamber,
38 Yope tidak seberapa jauh dari Lida. Jadi pada waktu pengikut-pengikut Yesus di Yope mendengar Petrus berada di Lida, mereka mengutus dua orang pergi kepada Petrus dengan pesan ini, "Cepat-cepatlah datang kemari."
and Lydda being near to Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter is in that [place], sent two men to him, calling on him not to delay to come through to them.
39 Petrus langsung bangun dan mengikuti mereka. Setibanya di sana, ia dibawa ke kamar yang di atas. Semua janda di situ mengerumuni Petrus sambil menangis dan menunjukkan kepadanya baju-baju dan jubah-jubah yang dijahitkan Dorkas untuk mereka waktu ia masih hidup.
And Peter having risen, went with them, whom having come, they brought into the upper chamber, and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing coats and garments, as many as Dorcas was making while she was with them.
40 Petrus menyuruh mereka semuanya keluar, lalu ia berlutut dan berdoa. Setelah itu ia menghadap jenazah Dorkas dan berkata, "Tabita, bangun!" Maka Dorkas membuka mata, dan ketika ia melihat Petrus, ia duduk.
And Peter having put them all forth outside, having bowed the knees, prayed, and having turned to the body, said, “Tabitha, arise”; and she opened her eyes, and having seen Peter, she sat up,
41 Lalu Petrus memegang tangannya dan menolong dia berdiri. Kemudian Petrus memanggil orang-orang percaya di situ bersama-sama dengan janda-janda itu, lalu menyerahkan Dorkas yang sudah hidup itu kepada mereka.
and having given her [his] hand, he lifted her up, and having called the holy ones and the widows, he presented her alive,
42 Kabar tentang kejadian itu tersebar ke seluruh Yope, sehingga banyak orang percaya kepada Yesus sebagai Raja Penyelamat mereka.
and it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the LORD;
43 Petrus tinggal di situ beberapa hari lagi di rumah seorang penyamak kulit yang bernama Simon.
and it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa, with a certain one, Simon a tanner.
