Juan 12
1 Seis días antes de la Pascua, Jesús fue a Betania, al hogar de Lázaro, quien había sido levantado de los muertos.
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 Había allí una cena preparada en su honor. Marta ayudaba a servir la comida mientras que Lázaro estaba sentado en la mesa con Jesús y con los demás invitados.
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 María trajo medio litro de perfume de nardo puro y ungió los pies de Jesús, secándolos con su cabello. El aroma del perfume se esparció por toda la casa.
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 Pero uno de los discípulos, Judas Iscariote, quien después traicionaría a Jesús, preguntó:
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 “¿No era mejor vender este perfume y regalar el dinero a los pobres? El perfume costaba trescientos denarios”.
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 Él no decía esto porque le interesaran los pobres, sino porque era un ladrón. Él era quien administraba el dinero de los discípulos y a menudo tomaba de ese dinero para sí mismo.
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 “No la critiquen”, respondió Jesús. “Ella hizo esto como una preparación para el día de mi entierro.
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 Ustedes siempre tendrán a los pobres aquí con ustedes, pero no siempre me tendrán a mí aquí”.
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 Una gran multitud había descubierto que él estaba allí. Llegaron al lugar no solo para ver a Jesús sino porque querían ver a Lázaro, el hombre a quien Jesús había levantado de los muertos.
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 Entonces los jefes de los sacerdotes planeaban matar a Lázaro también,
So the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus also,
11 pues era por él que muchos judíos ya no los seguían a ellos sino que estaban creyendo en Jesús.
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 Al día siguiente, las multitudes de personas que habían venido a la fiesta de la Pascua escucharon que Jesús iba de camino hacia Jerusalén.
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 Entonces cortaron ramas de palmeras y salieron a darle la bienvenida, gritando: “¡Hosanna! Bendito es el que viene en el nombre del Señor. Bendito es el rey de 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 Jesús encontró un potrillo y se montó sobre él, tal como dice la Escritura:
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 “No temas, hija de Sión. Mira, tu rey viene, montado en un potrillo”.
You people of Jerusalem, do not be afraid! Look! Your king is coming! He is riding on a donkey’s colt!
16 En ese momento, los discípulos de Jesús no entendían lo que significaban estas cosas. Fue después, cuando Jesús fue glorificado, que ellos entendieron que lo que había ocurrido ya había sido profetizado y se había aplicado a él.
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 Muchos en la multitud habían visto a Jesús llamar a Lázaro de la tumba y levantarlo de los muertos, y estaban contando el hecho.
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 Esa fue la razón por la que tantas personas fueron a conocer a Jesús—porque habían escuchado acerca de este milagro.
Because of that, many people, because they heard [others say] that he had performed this miracle, went to meet him.
19 Los fariseos se decían unos a otros: “Miren, no estamos logrando nada. Todos corren detrás de él”.
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 Sucedió que unos griegos habían venido a adorar durante la fiesta.
Among those who went up [to Jerusalem] to worship [God] during the [Passover] celebration were some Greeks.
21 Ellos se acercaron a Felipe de Betsaida, de Galilea, y le dijeron: “Señor, quisiéramos ver a Jesús”.
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 Felipe fue y le dijo a Andrés. Entonces ambos se acercaron a Jesús y le dijeron esto.
So after Philip went and told that to Andrew, they both went and told Jesus.
23 Jesús respondió: “Ha llegado el momento para que el Hijo del hombre sea glorificado.
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 Les digo la verdad: hasta que un grano de trigo no se plante en la tierra y muera, sigue siendo un grano. Pero si muere, produce muchos más granos de trigo.
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 Si ustedes aman su propia vida, la perderán; pero si no aman su propia vida en este mundo, salvarán sus vidas para siempre. (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 Si ustedes quieren servirme, tienen que seguirme. Mis siervos estarán donde yo esté, y mi Padre honrará a todo el que me sirva.
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 “Ahora estoy atribulado. ¿Qué debo decir, ‘Padre, guárdame de este momento de sufrimiento que está por venir’? No, porque esta es la razón por la cual vine—para vivir este momento de sufrimiento.
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 Padre, muéstrame la gloria de tu carácter”. Vino una voz del cielo que decía: “He mostrado la gloria de mi carácter, y la volveré a mostrar”.
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 La multitud que estaba allí en pie escuchó la voz. Algunos decían que era un trueno; otros decían que un ángel le había hablado.
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 Jesús les dijo: “Esta voz no habló por mí, sino por causa de ustedes.
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 Ahora es el juicio de este mundo; ahora el príncipe de este mundo será lanzado fuera.
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 Pero cuando yo sea levantado, a todos atraeré hacia mí”.
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 (Él dijo esto para señalar el tipo de muerte que iba a sufrir).
He said this to show us the way in which he was going to die.
34 La multitud respondió: “la Ley nos dice que el Mesías vivirá para siempre, ¿cómo puedes decir tú que el Hijo del hombre debe ser ‘levantado’? ¿Quién es este ‘Hijo del hombre’?” (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 Jesús respondió: “La luz está aquí con ustedes un poco más. Caminen mientras tienen la luz para que la oscuridad no los sorprenda. Los que caminan en la oscuridad no saben hacia dónde van.
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 Confíen en la luz mientras la tienen para que sean hijos de la luz”. Cuando Jesús terminó de decirles esto, se fue y se ocultó de ellos.
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 Pero a pesar de todos los milagros que él había hecho en presencia de ellos, aún no creían en Jesús.
Although he had done many miracles while people were watching, [most of] them refused to believe that he [is] ([the Messiah/from God]).
38 Esto era en cumplimiento del mensaje del profeta Isaías, quien dijo: “Señor, ¿quién ha creído en lo que hemos dicho? ¿A quién le ha sido revelado el poder del Señor?”
[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 Ellos no podían creer en él, y como consecuencia, cumplieron lo que Isaías dijo:
That was the reason why they were unable to believe. [It was like] Isaiah wrote somewhere else that God said:
40 “Él cegó sus ojos, y oscureció sus mentes a fin de que sus ojos no vieran, y sus mentes no pensaran, y no se volvieran a mí—porque si lo hacían, yo los sanaría”.
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 Isaías vio la gloria de Jesús y dijo esto en referencia a él.
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 Incluso muchos de los líderes creían en él. Sin embargo, no lo admitían abiertamente porque no querían que los fariseos los expulsaran de la sinagoga,
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 demostrando que amaban la admiración humana más que la aprobación de Dios.
They wanted people to praise them more than they wanted God to praise them.
44 Jesús dijo a gran voz: “Si creen en mí, no solamente están creyendo en mí sino también en Aquél que me envió.
[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 Cuando me ven a mí, están viendo al que me envió.
When they see me [and what I am doing, it is as though] they are seeing the one who sent me.
46 He venido como una luz que ilumina al mundo, así que si creen en mí no permanecerán en la oscuridad.
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 Yo no juzgo a ninguno que escucha mis palabras y no hace lo que yo digo. Yo vine a salvar al mundo, no a juzgarlo.
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 Cualquiera que me rechaza y no acepta mis palabras, será juzgado en el juicio final, conforme a lo que he dicho.
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 Porque no estoy hablando por mí mismo sino por mi Padre que me envió. Él fue quien me instruyó en cuanto a lo que debo decir y cómo lo debo decir.
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 Yo sé que lo que Él me ordenó que les dijera, trae vida eterna—Así que todo lo que yo digo es lo que el Padre me dijo a mí”. (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)
