Marka 4
1 I począł zasię uczyć przy morzu; i zgromadził się do niego lud wielki, tak iż wstąpiwszy w łódź, siedział na morzu, a wszystek lud był przy morzu na ziemi.
Another time Jesus began to teach [people] alongside Lake [Galilee. As he was doing that, a very large crowd gathered around him. Because people were jostling him], he got into a boat in the lake [so that he could speak to the crowd better. Then he sat in it and began to teach the crowd from the boat]. At the same time, the crowd was on the shore close to the lake.
2 I nauczał ich wiele rzeczy w podobieństwach, a mówił do nich w nauce swojej: Słuchajcie!
Then he taught them many parables. While he was teaching them, he told them [this]:
3 Oto wyszedł rozsiewca, aby rozsiewał.
“Consider [well the meaning of this illustration]: A man/farmer went out [to his field] to sow [some seeds].
4 I stało się, gdy rozsiewał, że jedno padło podle drogi, a ptaki niebieskie przyleciały i podziobały je.
As he was scattering them [over the soil], some [of the] seeds fell on the path. Then some birds came and ate those seeds.
5 Drugie zasię padło na miejsce opoczyste, gdzie nie miało wiele ziemi; i prędko weszło, przeto iż nie miało głębokości ziemi;
Other [seeds] fell on ground where there was not much soil [on top of] rock. Very soon the [seeds] sprouted because [the sun warmed] the moist soil quickly where it was not deep.
6 A gdy słońce weszło, wygorzało, a iż korzenia nie miało, uschło.
But after the sun shone [on those young plants], they became scorched. Then they withered because they did not have [deep] roots.
7 A drugie padło między ciernie; i wzrosły ciernie i zadusiły je, i nie wydało pożytku.
As the farmer sowed, other [seeds] fell on [ground that contained roots of] thorny plants. [The] seeds [grew, but] the thorny plants also grew up and crowded out [the] good [plants. So the plants] produced no grain.
8 Drugie zasię padło na ziemię dobrą, i wydało pożytek bujno wschodzący i rosnący; i przyniosło jedno trzydziesiątny, a drugie sześćdziesiątny, a drugie setny.
But as the farmer sowed, other [seeds] fell on good soil. As a result, they sprouted, they grew well, and then they produced [plenty of] grain. [Some] plants bore 30 [grains]. [Some] bore 60 [grains]. [Some] bore 100 [grains].”
9 I mówił im: Kto ma uszy ku słuchaniu, niechaj słucha.
Then Jesus said, “If you want to understand this [MTY], you should consider [carefully what I have just said].”
10 A gdy sam tylko był, pytali go ci, co przy nim byli ze dwunastoma, o to podobieństwo.
[Later], when only the twelve [disciples] and a few [other] people were with him, they asked him about the parables.
11 A on im odpowiedział: Wam dano wiedzieć tajemnicę królestwa Bożego; ale tym, którzy są obcymi, wszystko się podawa w podobieństwach;
He said to them, “People have not understood before [the new message] about how God wants to rule people’s lives. It is to you that this is being made known {that I am making this known}. But I tell about this [only] (in parables/figuratively) to those who have not [yet invited God to rule their lives].
12 Aby patrząc patrzeli, ale nie widzieli, i słysząc słyszeli, ale nie zrozumieli, by się snać nie nawrócili, a byłyby im grzechy odpuszczone.
As a result [it is true what a prophet has written], Although they see [what I do], they do not perceive [what it means] [DOU]. Although they hear [what I say], they do not understand [what it means] [DOU]. So they do not (repent/turn away from their sinful behavior) in order that they would be forgiven {[God] would forgive them}.”
13 Zatem rzekł do nich: Nie rozumiecie tego podobieństwa? A jakoż zrozumiecie wszystkie inne podobieństwa?
He also said to them, “([I am disappointed that] you do not understand this illustration!/Can you not understand this illustration?) [RHQ] [If you do not understand] this, (you will certainly not understand any of the [other] illustrations!/how will you understand any of the [other] illustrations?) [RHQ] [Nevertheless, I will explain it to you].
14 Rozsiewca on rozsiewa słowo.
[In the illustration that I told you], the man who sows [seeds represents someone who] declares God’s message [DOU].
15 A którzy podle drogi, ci są, którym się rozsiewa słowo; ale gdy usłyszeli, zaraz przychodzi szatan, a wybiera słowo wsiane w serca ich.
[Some people are like] the path on which [some of] the seeds fell. When they hear [the message], Satan comes at once and causes them to forget what they have heard.
16 Także i ci, którzy na opoczystych miejscach posiani są, ci są, którzy, gdy usłyszeli słowo, zaraz je z radością przyjmują;
[Some people are like the ground where the soil was not very deep over] rock. When they hear [God’s] message, they immediately accept it with joy.
17 Wszakże nie mają korzenia w sobie, ale są doczesnymi; potem, gdy przychodzi ucisk albo prześladowanie dla słowa, wnet się gorszą;
But, because [the message does not penetrate deeply] [MET] [into their hearts/inner beings, they] believe it for [only a short time. They are like the plants that] did not have deep roots. When others treat such people badly or cause them to suffer because [they believe], those people [who are suffering] soon stop believing God’s message.
18 A którzy między cierniem są posiani, ci są, którzy słuchają słowa;
[Some people are like] the [soil that had roots of] thorny weeds in it. [Although] those people hear [God’s] message,
19 Ale pieczołowanie świata tego i omamienie bogactw, i pożądliwości innych rzeczy, wszedłszy zaduszają słowo, i staje się bez pożytku. (aiōn g165)
they desire to be rich, and they desire to own many other things. So they worry [only] about material things. The result is that they forget [God’s] message and they do not do [the things that God wants them to do]. (aiōn g165)
20 A którzy na dobrą ziemię przyjęli nasienie, ci są, co słuchają słowa, i przyjmują je, przynoszą pożytek, jedno trzydziesiątny, a drugie sześćdziesiątny, a drugie setny.
[But some people] are like the good soil. They hear [God’s] message and they accept it [and they believe] it. [Then they do the things that God wants them to do. They are like the good plants that produced] 30, 60 or 100 [grains].”
21 Nadto mówił im: Izali przynoszą świecę, aby wstawiona była pod korzec albo pod łoże? izali nie dlatego, aby ją na świecznik wstawiono?
He also told them [another parable], saying, “(People certainly do not [light] an oil lamp and then bring it [in the house] in order that it may be put {someone may put it} under a container or under a bed./Would anyone [light] an oil lamp and then bring it [in the house] in order that it may be put {someone may put it} under a container or under a bed?) [RHQ] (No, [they light it] in order that it may be put {someone may put it} in a place [where it lights the house].[/Wouldn’t they light it] in order that it may be put {someone may put it} in a place [where it lights the house]?) [RHQ]
22 Bo nic nie masz tajemnego, co by nie miało być objawiono; ani się stało co skrytego, aby na jaw nie wyszło.
[Similarly], there are some [parts of God’s message] that people do not know. [But he intends that] people will understand all the things that they do not know [now].
23 Jeźli kto ma uszy ku słuchaniu, niechaj słucha!
If you want to understand this, you should consider [carefully] what you [have just heard].”
24 I rzekł do nich: Patrzcież, czego słuchacie; jaką miarą mierzycie, taką wam będzie odmierzono, a będzie wam przydano, którzy słuchacie.
Then he said to them, “Consider carefully what you hear [me say to you], for [God] will let you [understand] to the same degree that you [consider what I say]. [He] will let you [understand] even more than that.
25 Albowiem kto ma, będzie mu dano; a kto nie ma, i to, co ma, będzie od niego odjęto.
Those who [consider what I say] and understand it, [God] will enable them to understand more. But those who do not [consider carefully what I say], they will forget even what they already know.”
26 I mówił: Takie jest królestwo Boże, jako gdyby człowiek wrzucił nasienie w ziemię;
Jesus also said, “God [has the power to change] people who let him rule their lives. I [will illustrate how that can happen] [MET]. A man planted seeds in the ground.
27 A spałby i wstawałby we dnie i w nocy, a nasienie by weszło i urosło, gdy on nie wie.
Afterwards he slept each night and rose each day [without worrying about the seeds]. [During that time] the seeds sprouted and grew in a way that he did not understand, because by itself the soil [caused the plants to grow and produce grain].
28 Boć ziemia sama z siebie pożytek wydawa, naprzód trawę, potem kłos, a potem zupełne zboże w kłosie.
First the stalks [appeared]. Then the heads [appeared]. Then the full kernels in the heads [appeared].
29 A skoro się okaże urodzaj, wnet gospodarz zapuszcza sierp; bo żniwo przyszło.
As soon as the grain was ripe he sent [people] [MTY] to harvest it because it was time to harvest [the grain].”
30 Nad to rzekł: Do czego przypodobamy królestwo Boże, albo którem je podobieństwem wyrazimy?
[Jesus told them] another [parable. He] said, “I will tell you [RHQ] how the [number of people] whose lives God rules in a new way [will continue to grow] (OR, each continue to have more and more influence in this world). I hope [RHQ] that this illustration will show this [to you].
31 Jest jako ziarno gorczyczne; które, gdy wsiane bywa w ziemię, najmniejsze jest ze wszystkich nasion, które są na ziemi.
[You know what happens to] mustard seeds when we plant them. Though mustard seeds are among the smallest of seeds, [here in Israel] they become large plants.
32 Ale gdy bywa wsiane, wzrasta, i bywa największe nad wszystkie jarzyny, i rozpuszcza gałęzie wielkie, tak iż pod cieniem jego mogą sobie czynić gniazda ptaki niebieskie.
After they are planted, they grow up and become larger than the other garden plants. They put out big branches so that birds are able to make nests in their shade.”
33 I przez wiele takich podobieństw mówił do nich słowo, tak jako słuchać mogli.
Jesus used many such illustrations when he talked to the people about God. If they were able to understand [some, he kept telling them more].
34 A bez podobieństwa nie mówił do nich; wszakże uczniom swym wszystko z osobna wykładał.
He always used parables when he spoke to them. But he explained all [the illustrations] to his own disciples when he was alone with them.
35 I rzekł do nich w tenże dzień, gdy już był wieczór: Przeprawmy się na drugą stronę.
On that same day, when the sun was setting, Jesus said to [his disciples], “Let’s cross over to the opposite side of [Lake Galilee in the boat].”
36 A rozpuściwszy lud, wzięli go z sobą, tak jako był w łodzi; ale i inne łódki były przy nim.
So they left the crowd, [got in] the boat where Jesus [already] was, and left. [Other people] went with them in other boats.
37 Tedy powstała wielka nawałność wiatru, a wały biły na łódź, tak że się już napełniała.
A strong wind came up and the waves started coming into the boat! The boat was soon nearly full [of water]!
38 A on na zadzie łodzi spał na wezgłówku; i obudzili go i mówili mu: Nauczycielu! nie dbasz, że giniemy?
Jesus was in the back part of the boat. He was sleeping, [with his head] on a cushion. So they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher! (You ought to be concerned that we are about to die!/Are you not concerned that we are about to die?) [RHQ]”
39 A tak ocknąwszy się, zgromił wiatr, i rzekł morzu: Umilknij, a uśmierz się. I przestał wiatr, a stało się wielkie uciszenie.
So Jesus got up and rebuked the wind. Then he said to the lake, “Be quiet! Be still! [DOU]” The wind [immediately] blowing and then [the lake] became very calm.
40 Zatem rzekł im: Przecz jesteście tak bojaźliwi? Jakoż nie macie wiary?
He said to the disciples, “([I am disappointed that] you are afraid [like that]!/Why are you afraid [like that]?) [RHQ] Do you not yet believe [that I can protect you]?”
41 I bali się bojaźnią wielką, i mówili jedni do drugich: Któż wżdy ten jest, że mu i wiatr i morze są posłuszne?
They were very awestruck. They said to one another, “[Not only do the demons obey this man, but] even the wind and the waves obey him! “(What kind of man is he?/This man is [not like ordinary] people!) [RHQ]”
