Mateusza 19
1 Gdy Jezus skończył nauczanie, opuścił Galileę i skierował się do Judei na tereny leżące po drugiej stronie Jordanu.
After Jesus had said that, he [took us] and left Galilee [district] and went to the part of Judea [district that is located] on the [east] side of the Jordan [River].
2 Podążały za Nim tłumy, a On uzdrawiał chorych.
Large crowds followed him there, and he healed [the sick among] them.
3 Zjawili się tam także faryzeusze i—chcąc Go sprowokować do jakiejś niefortunnej wypowiedzi—zapytali: —Czy zezwalasz na rozwody z dowolnego powodu?
[Some] Pharisees approached Jesus and said to him, “Does [our Jewish] law permit [a man] to divorce his wife for any reason whatever?” [They asked that] in order to be able to criticize Jesus, [whether he answered “Yes” or “No].”
4 —Czyżbyście nie czytali w Piśmie, że na początku „Bóg stworzył mężczyznę i kobietę”?—odrzekł Jezus.
Jesus said [to them], “[Because] you have read [RHQ] [the Scriptures], [you should know] that at the time [God first] created [people], ‘he made [one] man, and he made [one] woman [to be that man’s wife].’
5 —Bóg powiedział również: „Dlatego mężczyzna opuści rodziców i złączy się z żoną, tak że ci dwoje staną się jednym ciałem”.
That explains why [God said], ‘[When] a man [and woman marry], they should no longer live with their fathers and mothers. [Instead], the two of them shall live together, and they shall become [so closely united that they are like] one person [MET].’
6 Nie są więc już dwojgiem ludzi, lecz jednym ciałem! Niech człowiek nie rozdziela tego, co złączył sam Bóg!
Consequently, [although they functioned as] two [separate people before], they now [become as if they were] one person [MET]. Since that is true, a man must not separate [from his wife] whom God has joined to him, [because it is God’s plan for them to remain together].”
7 —Dlaczego więc Mojżesz nakazał wręczyć żonie dokument rozwodowy i odprawić ją?—kontynuowali.
The Pharisees then said to him, “If that is true, why did Moses command that [a man who wanted to divorce] his wife should give her a paper [stating his reason for] divorcing her, and then send her away?”
8 —Mojżesz pozwolił wam na rozwód tylko z powodu waszych zatwardziałych serc—odparł Jezus. —Ale nie taki był Boży zamiar.
He said to them, “It was because [your ancestors] stubbornly [wanted their own way] that Moses allowed them to divorce their wives, [and you are no different from them]. But when God first [MTY] created a man and a woman, [he did not intend for them to separate].
9 Dlatego mówię wam: Jeśli ktoś rozwodzi się żoną (z wyjątkiem przypadku rozwiązłości seksualnej) i poślubia inną kobietę, dopuszcza się grzechu niewierności małżeńskiej.
I am telling you emphatically that [because God considers that a marriage lasts until either the husband or the wife dies, he considers that] any man who divorces his wife and marries another woman is committing adultery, unless [his first wife] has committed adultery.”
10 Na to uczniowie rzekli do Jezusa: —Jeśli sprawa wygląda aż tak poważnie, to nie warto się żenić!
We disciples said to him, “If that is true, it is better for men never to marry!”
11 —Nie wszyscy mogą pozostać samotni—rzekł Jezus—tylko ci, którzy mają taki dar.
Then he said to us, “Not every man is able to accept this teaching. Only the men whom [God] enables [to accept it are able to do so].
12 Niektórzy są samotni, bo od urodzenia są niezdolni do małżeństwa. Inni pozostają samotni, bo ludzie uczynili ich niezdolnymi do tego. A jeszcze inni decydują się żyć samotnie ze względu na królestwo niebieskie. Kto może, niech stara się to pojąć.
There are men who [do not marry because they are not able to have sexual relations because they] have been sexually defective ever since they were born. There are other men [who do not marry because they are unable to have sexual relations] because they have been castrated {other men have made them that way}. There are other [men who decide not to marry] [MET] in order that they can serve God better [and spend more time telling people about how] God [MTY/EUP] wants to rule people’s lives. You who are able to understand [what I have said about marriage] should accept it [and obey it].”
13 Przyprowadzano też do Jezusa dzieci, aby je pobłogosławił i modlił się o nie. Uczniowie jednak odsuwali je, nie chcąc, aby Mu przeszkadzały.
Then [some] children were brought {[some people] brought their children} to Jesus in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray [for them]. But we disciples scolded the people [for bringing their children to Jesus because we thought that Jesus did not want to take the time to be with children].
14 Ale Jezus powiedział: —Nie zabraniajcie dzieciom przychodzić do Mnie, gdyż do takich jak one należy królestwo niebieskie.
But [when Jesus saw us scolding them], he said to us, “Let the children come to me! Do not stop them! It is people who are [humble and trusting] like they are, who can experience God’s rule [in their lives].”
15 Powiedziawszy to, pobłogosławił je i ruszył dalej.
Jesus then laid his hands on the children [and asked God to bless them]. Then he left there.
16 Pewnego dnia podszedł do Jezusa jakiś człowiek i zapytał: —Nauczycielu, co dobrego mam uczynić, aby otrzymać życie wieczne? (aiōnios g166)
[As Jesus was walking along, a young] man approached him and said [to him], “Teacher, what good [deeds] must I do in order to live [with God] eternally?” (aiōnios g166)
17 —Dlaczego pytasz Mnie o dobro? Naprawdę dobry jest tylko Bóg. Jeśli chcesz otrzymać życie wieczne, wypełniaj Jego przykazania.
Jesus said to him, “(Consider [what you are implying about who I am when] you ask me about what is good./Do you realize [what you are implying about who I am when] you ask me about that which is good?) [RHQ] Only one being is good and [really knows what is good. That being is God. But in order to answer your question] about [desiring to] live [with God eternally], I [will say to you], ‘Keep the commandments [that God gave Moses’].”
18 —Ale które?—zapytał rozmówca. —„Nie zabijaj, bądź wierny w małżeństwie, nie kradnij, nie składaj fałszywych zeznań,
The man asked Jesus, “Which [commandments must I keep]?” Jesus answered [him], “Do not murder [anyone], do not commit adultery, do not steal things, do not testify falsely,
19 szanuj rodziców!” oraz „Kochaj innych ludzi jak samego siebie!”—odrzekł Jezus.
honor your father and your mother, and love people you come in contact with as [much as you love] yourself.”
20 —Nigdy nie przekroczyłem żadnego z nich—odparł młody człowiek. —Czego jeszcze mi brakuje?
[Thinking that he might not be able to live with God eternally even though he had kept those commandments], the young man said to Jesus, “I have always obeyed all those commandments. What else must I do [in order to live with God eternally]?”
21 —Jeśli chcesz być doskonały—rzekł Jezus—idź, sprzedaj swój majątek, a pieniądze rozdaj biednym. To zapewni ci skarb w niebie. Potem wróć i chodź ze Mną.
Jesus said to him, “If you desire to be all that God intends you to be, go [home], sell everything that you have and give [the money] to poor people. [The result will be that] you will have [spiritual] riches in heaven. Then come and be my disciple!”
22 Słysząc to, młody człowiek spochmurniał i odszedł zasmucony; był bowiem bardzo bogaty.
When the young man heard those words, he went away feeling sad, because he was very rich [and did not want to give away everything he owned].
23 Jezus rzekł wtedy do uczniów: —Oto jak trudno jest bogatym wejść do królestwa niebieskiego.
Then Jesus said to [us] disciples, “Keep this in mind: It is very difficult for rich people [to decide] to let God [MTY/EUP] rule their [lives].
24 Łatwiej wielbłądowi przejść przez ucho od igły, niż bogatemu człowiekowi wejść do królestwa Bożego.
Note this also: It is impossible for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. It is [almost] as difficult [HYP] for rich people [to decide] to let God rule their [lives].”
25 Słowa te poważnie zastanowiły uczniów: —Kto więc może być zbawiony?—pytali.
When [we] disciples heard this, we were astounded. [We thought that rich people were the ones whom God blesses the most. So we said to him], “(If that is so, it does not seem likely that anyone will be saved!/Who then will God will save?)” [RHQ]
26 Jezus spojrzał na nich i rzekł: —To przekracza ludzkie możliwości, ale dla Boga wszystko jest możliwe.
[When Jesus heard us say that], he looked intently at us, and [then] he said to us, “[Yes], it is impossible for people [to save themselves]. But [God can save them, because] God is able to do [anything]!”
27 —My zostawiliśmy wszystko i poszliśmy za Tobą—odezwał się Piotr. —Co więc z nami będzie?
Then Peter said to him, “You know that we [(exc)] have left everything behind and we have become your disciples. So what benefit will we get [for doing that]?”
28 —Zapewniam was—odpowiedział Jezus—że w przyszłym świecie, gdy Ja, Syn Człowieczy, zasiądę na tronie chwały, wy, moi uczniowie, zasiądziecie na dwunastu tronach, by sądzić dwanaście rodów Izraela.
Jesus said to us, “Keep this in mind: [You will get many benefits]. When [God] makes [the] new [earth] and when [I], the one who came from heaven, sit on my magnificent throne, those of you who have accompanied me will each sit on a throne, and you will judge [the people of] the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 A każdy, kto z miłości do Mnie pozostawi dom, braci, siostry, ojca, matkę, żonę, dzieci albo posiadłości, otrzyma w zamian sto razy tyle i odziedziczy życie wieczne w przyszłym świecie. (aiōnios g166)
[God will reward] those who, because of being my [disciples], have left [behind] a house or plot of ground, [their] brothers, [their] sisters, their father, their mother, their children, [or any other family] [MTY] [members]. [God] will give them 100 times [as many benefits as they have given up]. And they will live [with God] eternally. (aiōnios g166)
30 Wtedy wielu ludzi, obecnie uznawanych za wielkich, przestanie się liczyć, a inni, teraz uznawani za najmniejszych, będą wielkimi.
But many [people who consider themselves to] be important [now] will be unimportant [at that future time], and many [people who consider themselves to be] unimportant [now will be] important [at that future time].”
