Від Матвія 25
1 Тоді Царство Небесне буде подібне до десяти дів, які взяли свої світильники й вийшли назустріч нареченому.
[Jesus continued by saying, “I will tell you something else about the time when I return from] heaven as king [MET]. [What will happen to many people who say that they know me will be] like [what happened to] ten virgins who took their lanterns and went to the place where they would meet a bridegroom [and go to his wedding celebration].
2 П’ять із них були нерозумні, а п’ять – мудрі.
Five of the virgins were foolish and five of them were wise.
3 Нерозумні взяли світильники, але не взяли з собою олії.
The [virgins] who were foolish took their lanterns, but they did not take any [extra olive] oil [for] the lantern.
4 А мудрі разом зі своїми світильниками взяли й олію в глечиках.
But the [virgins] who were wise took oil in their flasks as well as in their lanterns.
5 Оскільки наречений запізнювався, усі задрімали й заснули.
The bridegroom was delayed, [and it became late at night]. So all the virgins became sleepy and fell asleep.
6 Опівночі пролунав крик: «Ось наречений іде! Виходьте йому назустріч!»
In the middle of the night someone [woke them up by] shouting, ‘Hey! The bridegroom [is arriving]! Go outside and meet him!’
7 Тоді всі діви встали та приготували свої світильники.
So all the virgins got up and trimmed their lantern wicks [so that they would burn properly].
8 Нерозумні сказали мудрим: «Дайте і нам вашої олії, бо наші світильники гаснуть».
The foolish virgins said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your [olive] oil, because our lanterns are about to go out!’
9 А мудрі у відповідь сказали: «Не можемо, щоб і нам часом не забракло. Ідіть і купіть собі».
The wise virgins replied, ‘[No, because] there might not be enough oil for our lanterns and for yours. Go to a store and buy some for yourselves!’
10 Коли вони пішли купувати, прийшов наречений. Ті, що були готові, увійшли разом із ним на весілля, і ворота зачинилися.
But while [the foolish virgins] were going to buy [some oil], the bridegroom arrived. So the [wise virgins], who were ready, went with the bridegroom to the wedding hall [where the bride was waiting]. Then the door was closed {someone closed the door [of that hall]}.
11 Потім повернулися й інші діви та сказали: «Господарю! Господарю! Відчини нам!»
Later, the rest of the virgins came [to the hall] and they called [to the bridegroom], ‘Sir, open [the door] for us!’
12 Але він відповів: «Істинно кажу вам: я не знаю вас».
But he said [to them], ‘The truth is that I do not know you, so I [will not open the door for you]!’”
13 Отже, пильнуйте, бо не знаєте ні дня, ні години, коли Син Людський прийде!
[Then Jesus continued by saying], “So, in order that [this will not happen to you], keep expecting [that I will return], because you do not know when [MTY] [it will be].”
14 Подібно як чоловік, який, вирушивши в подорож, покликав своїх рабів і роздав їм своє майно.
“[When I return from heaven as king, I will deal with those who say that they have been serving me like] a man who was about to go on a long journey dealt with his servants. He called them together and gave them each some of his wealth [to invest and gain more money for him].
15 Одному дав п’ять талантів, другому – два, іншому – один, кожному за його здібностями, і відразу вирушив.
He gave them money according to their ability [to take care of it]. [For example], he gave one servant 5,000 dollars, he gave another servant 2,000 dollars, and he gave another servant 1,000 dollars. Then he left on his journey.
16 Той, що отримав п’ять талантів, негайно пішов, вклав їх у діло й заробив ще п’ять.
The servant who had received 5,000 dollars went immediately and used that money to gain 5,000 dollars more.
17 Так само й той, що [отримав] два, заробив ще два.
Similarly, the servant who had [received] 2,000 dollars gained two [thousand dollars] more.
18 А той, що отримав один, пішов і закопав у землю срібло свого господаря.
But the servant who had received one [thousand dollars] went and dug a hole in the ground and hid the money there [to keep it safe].
19 Коли минуло багато часу, господар тих рабів повернувся, щоб розрахуватися з ними.
After a long time the servants’ boss returned. He [called them together to] find out what they had done with his money.
20 Прийшов той, що отримав п’ять талантів, приніс інші п’ять талантів і сказав: «Господарю, ти мені доручив п’ять талантів, ось я заробив ще п’ять талантів».
The servant who had received 5,000 dollars brought two [bags, each containing] 5,000 dollars. He said, ‘Boss, you gave me 5,000 dollars to take care of. Look, I have gained 5,000 more!’
21 Господар сказав йому: «Добре, хороший та вірний рабе! У малому ти був вірний, над великим тебе поставлю. Увійди в радість твого господаря».
His boss replied, ‘[You are a very] good and faithful servant! [You have] done [very] well! You have faithfully handled a small [amount of money], so I will put you in charge of a lot of things. Come and be happy with me!’
22 Прийшов той, що отримав два таланти, і сказав: «Господарю, ти мені доручив два таланти, ось я заробив ще два таланти».
The servant who had [received] 2,000 dollars also came and said, ‘Boss, you gave me 2,000 dollars to take care of. Look, I have gained 2,000 more!’
23 Господар сказав йому: «Добре, хороший та вірний рабе! У малому ти був вірний, над великим тебе поставлю. Увійди в радість твого господаря».
His boss replied, ‘You are a [very] good and faithful servant! You have done very well! You have faithfully handled a small [amount of money], so I will put you in charge of a lot of things. Come and be happy with me!’
24 Прийшов і той, що отримав один талант, і сказав: «Господарю, я знав, що ти жорстока людина: жнеш там, де не сіяв, і збираєш там, де не розкидав.
Then the servant who had received 1,000 dollars came. He said, ‘Boss, I [was afraid of you]. I knew that you are a man who does not do foolish things with his money. [You even] take [from others money] that does not really belong to you, [like a farmer who] harvests [grain from another man’s field] where he did not even plant [the seeds].
25 Я побоявся та пішов і сховав у землю твій талант. Ось твоє!»
So because I was afraid [of what you would do to me if I did not make a profit from my business], I went out and hid your 1,000 dollars in the ground [to keep it safe]. Here, this is [the money] that belongs to you!’
26 Господар сказав йому: «Злий та лукавий рабе! Ти знав, що я жну там, де не сіяв, і збираю там, де не розкидав?»
His boss replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! (You knew that I take [from others money] that does not really belong to me, [like a farmer who] harvests [grain from another man’s field] where I did not even plant [the seeds]!/Did you not know that I [take from others money that does not really belong to me, like a farmer] who harvests [grain from another man’s field] where I did not even plant [the seeds]?) [RHQ]
27 Тобі слід було вкласти моє срібло в банк, щоб я, повернувшись, отримав своє з прибутком.
So then, you should have put my money [on deposit] in a bank, so that when I returned I would get it back with the interest [it earned]!’
28 Заберіть від нього талант і віддайте тому, хто має десять талантів.
[Then the boss said to his other servants], ‘Take the 1,000 dollars from him, and give it to [the servant] who has the 10,000 dollars!
29 Бо тому, хто має, додасться, і матиме надмірно, а від того, хто не має, і те, що має, забереться.
To those who [use well what] they have [received, God] will give more, and they will have plenty. But from those who [do] not [use well what they have received], even what they [already] have will be taken away.
30 А цього негідного раба викиньте в зовнішню темряву, там буде плач та скрегіт зубів.
Furthermore, throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where he will be [with those who are] wailing and gnashing their teeth [because they are in much pain].’”
31 Коли ж прийде Син Людський у славі Своїй і всі ангели з Ним, тоді Він сяде на престолі Своєї слави.
“When I, the one who came from heaven, come again, I will be very radiant and [bring] all my angels with me. Then I will sit as a king on my wonderful throne [to judge people].
32 Усі народи зберуться перед Ним, і Він відділить одних від інших, як пастух відділяє овець від кіз.
People from all nations [MTY] will be gathered in front of me {[The angels] will gather in front of me people from all nations}. Then I will separate them, one from another, as a shepherd separates his sheep from his goats.
33 І поставить овець праворуч від Себе, а кіз – ліворуч.
I will put [the righteous people] on my right and [the unrighteous ones on my left, as a] shepherd puts sheep [on one side] and goats [on the other side].
34 Тоді Цар скаже тим, хто праворуч: «Прийдіть, благословенні Мого Отця, й отримайте Царство, яке було приготовлене вам від початку світу.
Then I will say to those on my right, ‘You people who have been blessed by my Father {whom my Father has blessed}, come! From the time he created the world, he has been preparing to allow you to [receive the blessings that he will give to all those] who let him rule their lives. [Now is the time for] you to receive [those blessings]
35 Бо коли Я голодував, ви дали Мені їсти; коли страждав від спраги, ви дали Мені пити; коли був чужинцем, ви прийняли Мене;
[They belong to you], because you gave me something to eat when I was hungry. (OR, [They belong to you]. It is as though you gave me something to eat when I was hungry.) You gave me something to drink when I was thirsty. When I was a stranger [in your town], you invited me [to stay] in [your houses].
36 коли був без одягу, ви одягли мене; коли був хворий, ви доглядали Мене; коли був у в’язниці, ви відвідали Мене».
When I needed clothes [MTY], you gave me some. When I was sick, you took care of me. When I was in prison, you came to visit me.’
37 Тоді праведні у відповідь скажуть Йому: «Господи, коли ми бачили Тебе голодним і нагодували, або спраглим і дали пити?
Then the righteous people will reply, ‘Lord, when were you hungry and we saw you and gave you something to eat? When were you thirsty and we gave you something to drink?
38 Коли ми бачили Тебе чужинцем і прийняли, або без одягу та одягли?
When were you a stranger [in our town] and we invited you [to stay] in [our houses]? When did you need clothes and we gave you some?
39 Коли бачили хворим або у в’язниці й прийшли до Тебе?»
When were you sick or in prison and we went to visit you?’ [We do not remember doing any of these things for you].
40 Цар відповість їм: «Істинно кажу вам: усе, що ви зробили одному з цих найменших Моїх братів, ви зробили Мені».
I will reply, ‘The truth is that whatever you did for any one of your fellow believers, even an unimportant one, [it was as though] you did it for me.’
41 Тоді скаже тим, хто ліворуч: «Ідіть від Мене, прокляті, у вогонь вічний, який був приготовлений для диявола та його ангелів. (aiōnios g166)
Then I will say to those on my left, ‘You people who have been cursed [by God] {whom God has cursed}, leave me! Go into the eternal fire that God has prepared for (the devil/Satan) and his angels! (aiōnios g166)
42 Бо коли Я голодував, ви не дали Мені їсти; страждав від спраги, а ви не дали Мені пити;
[It is right for you to go there], because you did not give me anything to eat when I was hungry. You did not give me anything to drink when I was thirsty.
43 коли був чужинцем, ви не прийняли Мене; коли був без одягу, ви не одягли Мене; коли був хворим і у в’язниці, ви не відвідали Мене».
You did not invite me into [your homes] when I was a stranger [in your town]. You did not give me any clothes when I needed them [MTY]. You did not take care of me when I was sick or in prison.’
44 Тоді вони у відповідь скажуть: «Господи, коли ми бачили Тебе голодним, або спраглим, або чужинцем, або без одягу, або хворим, або у в’язниці й не послужили Тобі?»
They will answer, ‘Lord, when were you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and we did not help you?’
45 Тоді Він відповість їм: «Істинно кажу вам: якщо ви не зробили це одному з цих найменших, то й Мені не зробили».
I will reply, ‘The truth is that whenever you did not do anything to help any one of [my people], [even if they were] unimportant people, [it was as though] you did not do anything [to help] me.’
