Mateusza 19
1 A gdy Jezus dokończył tych mów, odszedł z Galilei i przybył na pogranicze Judei za Jordan.
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 I poszły za nim wielkie tłumy, a on ich tam uzdrowił.
Large crowds followed him there, and he healed [the sick among] them.
3 Wtedy przyszli do niego faryzeusze, wystawiając go na próbę i pytając: Czy wolno człowiekowi oddalić swoją żonę z jakiegokolwiek 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 A on im odpowiedział: Nie czytaliście, że ten, który stworzył [ich] na początku, uczynił ich mężczyzną i kobietą?
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 I powiedział: Dlatego opuści mężczyzna ojca i matkę i połączy się ze swoją żoną, i będą dwoje 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 A tak już nie są dwoje, ale jedno ciało. Co więc Bóg złączył, człowiek niech nie rozłącza.
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 Zapytali go: Dlaczego więc Mojżesz nakazał dać list rozwodowy i oddalić ją?
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 Odpowiedział im: Z powodu zatwardziałości waszego serca Mojżesz pozwolił wam oddalić wasze żony, ale od początku tak nie było.
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 Lecz ja wam mówię: Kto oddala swoją żonę – z wyjątkiem przypadku nierządu – i żeni się z inną, cudzołoży, a kto żeni się z oddaloną, cudzołoży.
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 Powiedzieli mu jego uczniowie: Jeśli tak ma się sprawa mężczyzny z [jego] żoną, to lepiej się nie żenić.
We disciples said to him, “If that is true, it is better for men never to marry!”
11 A on im powiedział: Nie wszyscy to pojmują, ale [tylko ci], którym to jest dane.
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 Są bowiem eunuchowie, którzy tacy wyszli z łona matki; są też eunuchowie, których ludzie takimi uczynili; są również eunuchowie, którzy się sami takimi uczynili dla królestwa niebieskiego. Kto może pojąć, niech pojmuje.
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 Wtedy przyniesiono mu dzieci, aby położył na nie ręce i pomodlił się, ale uczniowie ich gromili.
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 Lecz Jezus powiedział: Zostawcie dzieci i nie zabraniajcie im przychodzić do mnie, bo do takich 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 Położył na nie ręce i odszedł stamtąd.
Jesus then laid his hands on the children [and asked God to bless them]. Then he left there.
16 A oto pewien człowiek podszedł i zapytał go: Nauczycielu dobry, co dobrego mam czynić, aby mieć 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 Lecz on mu odpowiedział: Dlaczego nazywasz mnie dobrym? Nikt nie jest dobry, tylko jeden – Bóg. A jeśli chcesz wejść do życia, przestrzegaj przykazań.
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 I zapytał go: Których? Jezus odpowiedział: Nie będziesz zabijał, nie będziesz cudzołożył, nie będziesz kradł, nie będziesz mówił fałszywego świadectwa;
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 Czcij swego ojca i matkę oraz będziesz miłował swego bliźniego jak samego siebie.
honor your father and your mother, and love people you come in contact with as [much as you love] yourself.”
20 Powiedział mu młodzieniec: Tego wszystkiego przestrzegałem od mojej młodości. Czego mi jeszcze 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 Jezus mu odpowiedział: Jeśli chcesz być doskonały, idź, sprzedaj, co posiadasz, i rozdaj ubogim, a będziesz miał skarb w niebie. Potem przyjdź i chodź za 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 Kiedy młodzieniec usłyszał te słowa, odszedł smutny, miał bowiem wiele dóbr.
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 Wtedy Jezus powiedział swoim uczniom: Zaprawdę powiadam wam, że bogaty z trudnością wejdzie 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 Mówię wam też: Łatwiej jest wielbłądowi przejść przez ucho igielne, niż bogatemu 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 Gdy jego uczniowie [to] usłyszeli, zdumieli się bardzo i pytali: Któż więc może być zbawiony?
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 A Jezus, spojrzawszy na nich, powiedział im: U ludzi to niemożliwe, lecz u 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 Wtedy Piotr odezwał się do niego: Oto my opuściliśmy wszystko i poszliśmy za tobą. Cóż [za] to będziemy mieli?
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 A Jezus im powiedział: Zaprawdę powiadam wam, że przy odrodzeniu, gdy Syn Człowieczy zasiądzie na tronie swojej chwały, i wy, którzy poszliście za mną, zasiądziecie na dwunastu tronach, sądząc dwanaście pokoleń 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 I każdy, kto opuści domy, braci lub siostry, ojca lub matkę, żonę, dzieci lub pole dla mego imienia, stokroć więcej otrzyma i odziedziczy życie wieczne. (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 A wielu pierwszych będzie ostatnimi, a ostatnich pierwszymi.
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].”
