Johannes Døber kommer i tvivl, om Jesus er Messias
1Efter at Jesus havde instrueret og udsendt sine 12 disciple, gik han selv videre til de omliggende byer for at undervise folk og forkynde de gode nyheder. (Luk 7,18)2I sin fængselscelle hørte Johannes Døber om, hvad Jesus gik rundt og gjorde. Han sendte derfor sine disciple hen for at spørge ham:3„Er du den Messias, vi har ventet på så længe, eller skal vi vente en anden?”4Jesus sagde til dem: „Gå tilbage til Johannes og fortæl ham, hvad I selv har set og hørt:5Blinde får deres syn, lamme går omkring, spedalske bliver helbredt, døve får hørelsen, døde bliver levende, og der forkyndes godt nyt for dem, som erkender deres behov for hjælp.[1] (Es 61,1; Luk 4,18; Joh 5,36)6Sig til ham: Velsignede er de, som ikke mister troen på mig.”
Jesus taler om Johannes som profet
7Da Johannes Døbers disciple var gået, begyndte Jesus at tale om ham til folkeskaren. Han sagde: „Dengang I tog ud i ødemarken for at lytte til Johannes, hvad så I? Et siv, der svajede hid og did for vinden? (Luk 7,24)8Nej, vel? En mand klædt på som en fyrste? Nej, den slags folk bliver i deres paladser.9Var det for at møde en profet fra Gud? Ja, men ikke bare en almindelig profet.10For Johannes er den mand, om hvem der er skrevet: ‚Jeg vil sende min udsending foran dig. Han skal berede vejen for dig.’[2]11Det siger jeg jer: Ingen af profeterne har haft en opgave, der var mere betydningsfuld end den, Johannes har haft. Men selv den mest ubetydelige i Guds nye rige er større end ham.
Både Johannes og Jesus har mødt megen modstand
12Lige fra Johannes begyndte sit virke, har Guds rige mødt voldsom modstand, og modstanderne søger at komme det til livs.[3] (Matt 12,29; Matt 13,19; Luk 7,30; Joh 10,12; Joh 10,28; Ap G 23,10)13Både Toraen[4] og alle profeterne til og med Johannes har profeteret om Guds rige.14Og hvis I ellers vil tro det, så er Johannes den profet, som det er forudsagt skulle komme lige før Messias.15Lad dem høre, som har øre.16Hvordan skal jeg beskrive den slags mennesker?[5] Forestil jer nogle børn, der sidder på torvet og råber til deres kammerater:17‚Vi spillede på fløjte for jer, men I ville ikke være med til at synge og danse. Vi spillede sørgesange, men I ville heller ikke være med til at sørge.’18Sådan har folk også reageret over for Johannes Døber og mig. Johannes levede et liv i afholdenhed uden fester, og folk sagde om ham: ‚Årh, han er ikke rigtig klog!’19Derefter kom Menneskesønnen, som både spiser god mad og drikker vin, og folk siger om mig: ‚Sikken en ædedolk og drukkenbolt. Tænk, han er ven med de værste syndere!’ Nuvel, Guds visdom erfares af dem, som følger den.”
Dommen over de byer, som har forkastet Jesus
20Derefter begyndte Jesus at anklage de byer, hvis indbyggere ikke havde vendt sig til Gud på trods af alle de undere, de havde set ham gøre: (Luk 10,13)21„Ve dig, Horazin! Ve dig, Betsajda! Hvis de undere, som jeg udførte i jeres gader, var sket i Tyrus og Sidon, så ville de for længe siden have angret deres ondskab.22Det siger jeg jer: Tyrus og Sidon vil slippe billigere på dommens dag end jer.23Og du, Kapernaum, mon du skal ophøjes til Himlen? Nej, du skal sendes i dødsriget, for hvis de undere, jeg udførte i dine gader, var sket i Sodoma, så havde den by eksisteret den dag i dag.24Men nu skal Sodoma slippe lettere på dommens dag end dig.”
Jesus indbyder de trætte og overbebyrdede
25Derefter udbrød Jesus: „Jeg priser dig Far, himlens og jordens Herre, fordi du har skjult det her for de selvkloge og overlegne. I stedet har du åbenbaret det for de ydmyge. (Luk 10,21)26Ja, Far, det var din vilje, at det skulle være sådan.”27Så fortsatte han: „Alt, hvad jeg har, det har jeg fået fra min himmelske Far. Han alene kender mig fuldt ud, og jeg alene kender ham fuldt ud. Men den, som jeg åbenbarer Faderen for, får også lov at kende ham.28Kom til mig, alle I, som slider jer trætte og er tynget ned af byrder—og jeg vil give jer hvile.29Tag imod det åg, som jeg lægger på jer, og tag ved lære af mig, for jeg er ydmyg og selvopofrende. Så vil I finde ro i sjælen.30Mit åg vil hjælpe jer, og min byrde vil føles let.”
Mattæus 11
King James Version
1And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.2Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,3And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?4Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.7And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.15He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,17And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:21Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.22But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.23And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.24But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
1After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.[1]2When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples3to ask him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’4Jesus replied, ‘Go back and report to John what you hear and see:5the blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy[2] are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.6Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.’7As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?8If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.9Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.10This is the one about whom it is written: ‘ “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.” (Mal 3,1)11Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.12From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence,[3] and violent people have been raiding it.13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.14And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.15Whoever has ears, let them hear.16‘To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the market-places and calling out to others:17‘ “We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.”18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, “He has a demon.”19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, “Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.” But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.’
Woe on unrepentant towns
20Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.21‘Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.22But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.23And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the heavens? No, you will go down to Hades.[4] For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.24But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.’
The Father revealed in the Son
25At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.26Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.27‘All things have been committed to me by my Father. No-one knows the Son except the Father, and no-one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.28‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.’
1Jesus finished teaching his 12 disciples. Then he went on to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.2John the Baptist was in prison. When he heard about the actions of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to him.3They asked Jesus, ‘Are you the one who is supposed to come? Or should we look for someone else?’4Jesus replied, ‘Go back to John. Report to him what you hear and see.5Blind people receive sight. Disabled people walk. Those who have skin diseases are made “clean”. Deaf people hear. Those who are dead are raised to life. And the good news is preached to those who are poor.6Blessed is anyone who does not give up their faith because of me.’7As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, ‘What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in the wind?8If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. People who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.9Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.10He is the one written about in Scripture. It says, ‘ “I will send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare your way for you.” (Mal 3,1)11What I’m about to tell you is true. No one more important than John the Baptist has ever been born. But the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is more important than he is.12Since the days of John the Baptist, the kingdom of heaven has been under attack. And violent people are taking hold of it.13All the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John came.14If you are willing to accept it, John is the Elijah who was supposed to come.15Whoever has ears should listen.16‘What can I compare today’s people to? They are like children sitting in the markets and calling out to others. They say,17‘ “We played the flute for you. But you didn’t dance. We sang a funeral song. But you didn’t become sad.”18When John came, he didn’t eat or drink as you do. And people say, “He has a demon.”19But when the Son of Man came, he ate and drank as you do. And people say, “This fellow is always eating and drinking far too much. He’s a friend of tax collectors and ‘sinners’. ” By wise actions wisdom is shown to be right.’
Towns that do not turn away from sin
20Jesus began to speak against the towns where he had done most of his miracles. The people there had not turned away from their sins. So he said,21‘How terrible it will be for you, Chorazin! How terrible for you, Bethsaida! Suppose the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon. They would have turned away from their sins long ago. They would have put on clothes for mourning. They would have sat down in ashes.22But I tell you this. On judgment day it will be easier for Tyre and Sidon than for you.23And what about you, Capernaum? Will you be lifted to the heavens? No! You will go down to the place of the dead. Suppose the miracles done in you had been done in Sodom. It would still be here today.24But I tell you this. On judgment day it will be easier for Sodom than for you.’
Rest for all who are tired
25At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children.26Yes, Father. This is what you wanted to do.27‘My Father has given all things to me. The Father is the only one who knows the Son. And the only ones who know the Father are the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to make him known.28‘Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.29Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.30Serving me is easy, and my load is light.’
1When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.2Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples (Matt 1,17; Matt 4,12; Matt 9,14; Matt 14,3; Luk 7,18)3and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” (Luk 3,15; Joh 4,25; Joh 6,14; Joh 11,27)4And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see:5the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers[1] are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. (Matt 5,3; Luk 4,18; Luk 7,22; Jak 2,5)6And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” (Es 8,14; Joh 6,61)7As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? (Matt 3,1; Luk 1,80; Ef 4,14; Jak 1,6)8What then did you go out to see? A man[2] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.9What then did you go out to see? A prophet?[3] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. (Matt 14,5; Matt 21,26; Luk 1,76)10This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ (Mal 3,1; Mark 1,2)11Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.12From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,[4] and the violent take it by force. (Luk 16,16)13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, (Matt 11,12)14and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. (Mal 4,5; Matt 17,10; Mark 9,11; Luk 1,17; Joh 1,21)15He who has ears to hear,[5] let him hear. (Matt 13,9; Matt 13,43; Luk 8,8; Luk 14,35)16“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,17“‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ (Matt 3,4; Mark 1,6; Luk 1,15)19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”[6] (Matt 9,10; Matt 9,11; Matt 18,17; Luk 7,36; Luk 14,1; Luk 15,2; Luk 19,7; Joh 2,1; Joh 12,2)
Woe to Unrepentant Cities
20Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. (Salm 81,11; Es 1,2)21“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. (Ez 28,2; Amos 1,9; Matt 15,21; Mark 3,8; Luk 10,12)22But I tell you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. (Matt 11,21; Luk 12,47; Ap G 17,31)23And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. (Es 14,13; Matt 16,18; Luk 16,23; Ap G 2,27)24But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.” (Matt 10,15; Matt 11,22)