Matthew 14
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
Biblia Takatifu (Swahili): New Testament portions
1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
1Wakati huo, mtawala Herode alisikia sifa za Yesu.
2and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
2Basi, akawaambia watumishi wake, “Mtu huyu ni Yohane mbatizaji, amefufuka kutoka wafu; ndiyo maana nguvu za miujiza zinafanya kazi ndani yake.”
3Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
3Herode ndiye aliyekuwa amemtia Yohane nguvuni, akamfunga minyororo na kumtia gerezani kwa sababu ya Herodia, mke wa Filipo, ndugu yake. Sababu hasa ni
4because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
4kwamba alikuwa amemwambia Herode, “Si halali kwako kuishi na huyo mwanamke!”
5Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
5Herode alitaka kumwua Yohane, lakini aliogopa watu kwa sababu kwao Yohane alikuwa nabii.
6On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
6Katika sherehe za sikukuu ya kuzaliwa kwake Herode, binti ya Herodia alicheza mbele ya wageni. Herode alifurahiwa,
7so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
7hata akaahidi kwa kiapo kumpa huyo msichana chochote atakachoomba.
8Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
8Naye, huku akichochewa na mama yake, akaomba, “Nipe papahapa katika sinia kichwa cha Yohane mbatizaji.”
9The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
9Mfalme alihuzunika, lakini kwa sababu ya kile kiapo chake na kwa sababu ya wale wageni karamuni, akaamuru apewe.
10and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
10Basi, Herode akatuma mtu gerezani amkate kichwa Yohane.
11John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
11Kichwa chake kikaletwa katika sinia, wakampa yule msichana, naye akampelekea mama yake.
12Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.
12Wanafunzi wa Yohane wakaja, wakauchukua mwili wake, wakauzika. Kisha wakaenda kumpasha habari Yesu.
13When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.
13Yesu alipopata habari hiyo, aliondoka mahali pale kwa mashua, akaenda mahali pa faragha peke yake. Lakini watu walipata habari, wakamfuata kwa miguu toka mijini.
14When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
14Basi, aliposhuka pwani, aliona umati mkubwa wa watu, akawaonea huruma, akawaponya wagonjwa wao.
15When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
15Kulipokuwa jioni, wanafunzi wake walimwendea wakamwambia, “Mahali hapa ni nyikani, na saa zimepita. Basi, uwaage watu ili waende vijijini wakajinunulie chakula.”
16“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
16Yesu akawaambia, “Si lazima waende, wapeni ninyi chakula.”
17“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
17Lakini wao wakamwambia, “Tunayo mikate mitano tu na samaki wawili.”
18“Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.
18Yesu akawaambia, “Nileteeni hapa.”
19And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
19Akawaamuru watu waketi katika nyasi. Kisha akaitwaa ile mikate mitano na wale samaki wawili, akatazama juu mbinguni, akamshukuru Mungu. Halafu akaimega hiyo mikate, akawapa wanafunzi wake, nao wakawapa watu.
20They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
20Watu wote wakala, wakashiba. Kisha wanafunzi wakakusanya mabaki, wakajaza vikapu kumi na viwili.
21About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children.
21Jumla ya waliokula ilikuwa wanaume wapatao elfu tano, bila kuhesabu wanawake na watoto.
22Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.
22Mara, Yesu akawaamuru wanafunzi wake wapande mashua, wamtangulie ng'ambo ya ziwa wakati yeye anawaaga watu.
23After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,
23Baada ya kuwaaga, alipanda mlimani peke yake kusali. Ilipokuwa jioni, yeye alikuwa huko peke yake,
24but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
24na wakati huo ile mashua ilikwishafika karibu katikati ya ziwa, lakini ilikuwa inakwenda mrama kwa sababu upepo ulikuwa unaipinga.
25During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.
25Usiku, karibu na mapambazuko, Yesu aliwaendea wanafunzi akitembea juu ya maji.
26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.
26Wanafunzi wake walipomwona akitembea juu ya maji waliingiwa na hofu, wakasema, “Ni mzimu!” Wakapiga kelele kwa hofu.
27But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
27Mara, Yesu akasema nao, “Tulieni, ni mimi. Msiogope!”
28“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”
28Petro akamwambia, “Bwana, ikiwa ni wewe kweli, amuru nitembee juu ya maji nije kwako.”
29“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
29Yesu akasema, “Haya, njoo.” Basi, Petro akashuka kutoka ile mashua, akatembea juu ya maji, akamwendea Yesu.
30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
30Lakini alipouona ule upepo, aliogopa, akaanza kuzama; akalia kwa sauti, “Bwana, niokoe!”
31Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”
31Hapo, Yesu akaunyosha mkono wake, akamshika na kumwambia, “Ewe mwenye imani haba! Kwa nini uliona shaka?”
32And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.
32Basi, wakapanda mashuani, na upepo ukatulia.
33Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”
33Wote waliokuwa ndani ya mashua walimsujudia, wakasema, “Hakika wewe ni Mwana wa Mungu.”
34When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
34Walivuka ziwa, wakafika nchi ya Genesareti.
35And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him
35Watu wa huko walipomtambua, wakaeneza habari pote katika sehemu hizo. Basi, wakamletea Yesu wagonjwa wote,
36and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.
36wakamwomba awaruhusu waguse tu pindo la vazi lake; wote waliomgusa walipona.
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