Matthew 5
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
Biblia Takatifu (Swahili): New Testament portions
1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him,
1Yesu alipoyaona makundi ya watu, alipanda mlimani, akaketi. Wanafunzi wake wakamwendea,
2and He began to teach them, saying:
2naye akaanza kuwafundisha:
3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
3“Heri walio maskini rohoni, maana ufalme wa mbinguni ni wao.
4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
4Heri walio na huzuni, maana watafarijiwa.
5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
5Heri walio wapole, maana watairithi nchi.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
6Heri wenye njaa na kiu ya kufanya atakavyo Mungu, maana watashibishwa.
7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
7Heri walio na huruma, maana watahurumiwa.
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
8Heri wenye moyo safi, maana watamwona Mungu.
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
9Heri wenye kuleta amani, maana wataitwa watoto wa Mungu.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
10Heri wanaoteswa kwa sababu ya kufanya atakavyo Mungu, maana ufalme wa mbinguni ni wao.
11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
11“Heri yenu ninyi watu wakiwatukana, wakiwadhulumu na kuwasingizia kila aina ya uovu kwa ajili yangu.
12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
12Furahini na kushangilia maana tuzo lenu ni kubwa mbinguni. Hivyo ndivyo walivyowadhulumu manabii waliokuwako kabla yenu.
13You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
13“Ninyi ni chumvi ya dunia! Lakini chumvi ikipoteza ladha yake itakolezwa na nini? Haifai kitu tena, ila hutupwa nje na kukanyagwa na watu.
14You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
14“Ninyi ni mwanga wa ulimwengu! Mji uliojengwa juu ya mlima hauwezi kufichika.
15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
15Wala watu hawawashi taa na kuifunika kwa chungu, ila huiweka juu ya kinara ili iwaangazie wote waliomo nyumbani.
16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
16Vivyo hivyo, ni lazima mwanga wenu uangaze mbele ya watu, ili wayaone matendo yenu mema, wamtukuze Baba yenu aliye mbinguni.”
17Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.
17“Msidhani ya kuwa nimekuja kutangua Sheria ya Mose na mafundisho ya manabii. Sikuja kutangua bali kukamilisha.
18For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
18Kweli nawaambieni, mpaka hapo mbingu na dunia zitakapopita, hakuna hata nukta moja au sehemu ndogo kabisa ya Sheria itakayoondolewa, mpaka yote yametimia.
19So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
19Basi, yeyote atakayevunja hata amri moja ndogo kuliko zote, na kuwafundisha wengine wafanye hivyo, huyo atakuwa mdogo kabisa katika Ufalme wa mbiguni. Lakini yule atakayezishika na kuwafundisha wengine, huyo atakuwa mkubwa katika Ufalme wa mbinguni.
20For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
20Ndiyo maana nawaambieni, wema wenu usipozidi ule wa Mafarisayo na walimu wa Sheria, hamtaingia kamwe katika Ufalme wa mbinguni.
21You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
21“Mmekwisha sikia ya kuwa watu wa kale waliambiwa: Usiue! Atakayeua lazima ahukumiwe.
22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
22Lakini mimi nawaambieni, yeyote anayemkasirikia ndugu yake, lazima ahukumiwe. Anayemdharau ndugu yake atapelekwa mahakamani. Anayemwita ndugu yake: Pumbavu atastahili kuingia katika moto wa Jehanamu.
23So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
23Basi, ukipeleka sadaka yako mbele ya madhabahu na hapo ukakumbuka kwamba ndugu yako ana ugomvi nawe,
24leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
24iache sadaka yako mbele ya madhabahu, nenda kwanza ukapatane na ndugu yako, ndipo urudi ukatoe sadaka yako.
25Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
25“Patana na mshtaki wako upesi mkiwa bado njiani, kwenda mahakamani. La sivyo, mshtaki wako atakukabidhi kwa hakimu, naye hakimu atakukabidhi kwa askari, nawe utafungwa gerezani.
26Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
26Kweli nakwambia, hutatoka humo mpaka umemaliza kulipa senti ya mwisho.
27You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’
27“Mmesikia ya kuwa watu waliambiwa: Usizini!
28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
28Lakini mimi nawaambieni, atakayemtazama mwanamke kwa kumtamani, amekwisha zini naye moyoni mwake.
29If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
29Basi, kama jicho lako la kulia linakukosesha, ling'oe ukalitupe mbali. Afadhali zaidi kwako kupoteza kiungo kimoja cha mwili wako, kuliko mwili wako wote kutupwa katika moto wa Jehanamu.
30And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to depart into hell.
30Na kama mkono wako wa kulia unakukosesha, ukate ukautupe mbali. Afadhali zaidi kupoteza kiungo kimoja cha mwili, kuliko mwili wako wote uende katika moto wa Jehanamu.
31It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’
31“Ilikwisha semwa pia: Anayemwacha mke wake, yampasa ampe hati ya talaka.
32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
32Lakini mimi nawaambieni, anayempa mkewe talaka, isipokuwa kwa sababu ya uzinzi, anamfanya azini; na mtu akimwoa mwanamke aliyepewa talaka, anazini.
33Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
33“Tena mmesikia kuwa watu wa kale waliambiwa: Usivunje kiapo chako, bali ni lazima utimize kiapo chako kwa Bwana.
34But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;
34Lakini mimi nawaambieni, msiape kamwe; wala kwa mbingu, maana ni kiti cha enzi cha Mungu;
35or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
35wala kwa dunia, maana ni kiti chake cha kuwekea miguu; wala kwa Yerusalemu, maana ni mji wa Mfalme mkuu.
36Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black.
36Wala usiape kwa kichwa chako, maana huwezi kuufanya hata unywele mmoja kuwa mweupe au mweusi.
37Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.
37Ukisema, Ndiyo, basi iwe Ndiyo; ukisema Siyo, basi iwe kweli Siyo. Chochote kinachozidi hayo hutoka kwa yule Mwovu.
38You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’
38“Mmesikia kwamba ilisemwa: Jicho kwa jicho, jino kwa jino.
39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
39Lakini mimi nawaambieni, usimlipize kisasi mtu mbaya. Mtu akikupiga kofi shavu la kulia, mgeuzie pia shavu la pili.
40if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;
40Mtu akikupeleka mahakamani kutaka kukuchukulia shati lako, mwache achukue pia koti lako.
41and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
41Mtu akikulazimisha kubeba mzigo wake kilomita moja, ubebe kilomita mbili.
42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
42Akuombaye mpe, na mtu akitaka kukukopa kitu usimnyime.
43You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’
43“Mmesikia kwamba ilisemwa: Mpende jirani yako na kumchukia adui yako.
44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
44Lakini mimi nawaambieni, wapendeni adui zenu na kuwaombea wale wanaowadhulumu ninyi
45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
45ili mpate kuwa watoto wa Baba yenu aliye mbinguni. Kwa maana yeye huwaangazia jua lake watu wabaya na wema, na kuwanyeshea mvua watu wanyofu na waovu.
46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?
46Je, mtapata tuzo gani kwa kuwapenda tu wale wanaowapenda ninyi? Hakuna! Kwa maana hata watoza ushuru hufanya hivyo!
47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?
47Kama mkiwasalimu ndugu zenu tu, je, mmefanya kitu kisicho cha kawaida? Hata watu wasiomjua Mungu nao hufanya vivyo hivyo.
48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
48Basi, muwe wakamilifu kama Baba yenu wa mbinguni alivyo mkamilifu.
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