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AT THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES
VED LØVHYTTEFESTEN
1955 162:0.1 WHEN Jesus started up to Jerusalem with the ten apostles, he planned to go through Samaria, that being the shorter route. Accordingly, they passed down the eastern shore of the lake and, by way of Scythopolis, entered the borders of Samaria. Near nightfall Jesus sent Philip and Matthew over to a village on the eastern slopes of Mount Gilboa to secure lodging for the company. It so happened that these villagers were greatly prejudiced against the Jews, even more so than the average Samaritans, and these feelings were heightened at this particular time as so many were on their way to the feast of tabernacles. These people knew very little about Jesus, and they refused him lodging because he and his associates were Jews. When Matthew and Philip manifested indignation and informed these Samaritans that they were declining to entertain the Holy One of Israel, the infuriated villagers chased them out of the little town with sticks and stones.
2015 162:0.1 DA Jesus gik til Jerusalem, havde han planer om at vandre gennem Samaria, fordi det var den korteste rute. Derfor gik de ned langs den østlige bred af søen og kom gennem Scythopolis til grænsen til Samaria. Nær mørkets frembrud sendte Jesus Filip og Mattæus over til en landsby på den østlige skråning af Gilboabjerget for at skaffe overnatning til gruppen. Det skete således at disse landsbyboere var særdeles fordomsfulde indstillet til jøderne, endnu mere end samaritanerne i almindelighed, og disse følelser var især stærke netop på denne tid, hvor så mange var på vej til løvhyttefesten. Disse mennesker vidste ikke meget om Jesus, og de nægtede ham logi, fordi han og hans medarbejdere var jøder[1]. Da Mattæus og Filip viste deres vrede og bekendtgjorde til disse samaritanere, at de nægtede at modtage Israels Hellige, jagede de rasende landsbyboere dem ud af den lille by med kæppe og sten.
1955 162:0.2 After Philip and Matthew had returned to their fellows and reported how they had been driven out of the village, James and John stepped up to Jesus and said: “Master, we pray you to give us permission to bid fire come down from heaven to devour these insolent and impenitent Samaritans.” But when Jesus heard these words of vengeance, he turned upon the sons of Zebedee and severely rebuked them: “You know not what manner of attitude you manifest. Vengeance savors not of the outlook of the kingdom of heaven. Rather than dispute, let us journey over to the little village by the Jordan ford.” Thus because of sectarian prejudice these Samaritans denied themselves the honor of showing hospitality to the Creator Son of a universe.
2015 162:0.2 Efter at Filip og Mattæus var vendt tilbage til deres venner og fortalte, hvordan de var blevet drevet ud af landsbyen gik James og Johannes hen til Jesus og sagde: "Mester, vi beder dig om tilladelse til at kalde ild ned fra himlen for at ødelægge disse uforskammede og forstokkede samaritanerne. "Men da Jesus hørte disse ord om hævn, vendte han sig mod Zebedæus sønner og alvorligt irettesatte dem: "Du ved ikke, hvad slags attitude du lægger for dagen[2]. Hævn er uforenelig som tilgang til Himmelriget. Snarere end at argumentere, så lad os gå over til den lille landsby ved vadestedet af Jordanfloden." Således på grund af sekterisk fordomme, berøvede disse samaritanere sig selv æren af at vise universets Skabersøn gæstfrihed.
1955 162:0.3 Jesus and the ten stopped for the night at the village near the Jordan ford. Early the next day they crossed the river and continued on to Jerusalem by way of the east Jordan highway, arriving at Bethany late Wednesday evening. Thomas and Nathaniel arrived on Friday, having been delayed by their conferences with Rodan.
2015 162:0.3 Jesus og de ti apostle overnattede i landsbyen nær vadestedet ved Jordanfloden[3]. Tidligt næste morgen krydsede de floden og fortsatte videre mod Jerusalem langs vejen øst for floden og kom sent onsdag aften til Betania. Thomas og Nataniel ankom om fredagen, da de var blevet forsinket af deres drøftelser med Rodan.
1955 162:0.4 Jesus and the twelve remained in the vicinity of Jerusalem until the end of the following month (October), about four and one-half weeks. Jesus himself went into the city only a few times, and these brief visits were made during the days of the feast of tabernacles. He spent a considerable portion of October with Abner and his associates at Bethlehem.
2015 162:0.4 Jesus og de tolv opholdt sig omkring Jerusalem indtil udgangen af næste måned (oktober), dvs. omkring fire og en halv uge. Jesus selv gik ind i byen kun et par gange, og disse korte besøg blev foretaget i løbet af løvhyttefestens dage. Han tilbragte en stor del af oktober sammen med Abner og hans medarbejdere i Betlehem.
1. THE DANGERS OF THE VISIT TO JERUSALEM
1. FARERNE VED BESØGET I JERUSALEM
1955 162:1.1 Long before they fled from Galilee, the followers of Jesus had implored him to go to Jerusalem to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom in order that his message might have the prestige of having been preached at the center of Jewish culture and learning; but now that he had actually come to Jerusalem to teach, they were afraid for his life. Knowing that the Sanhedrin had sought to bring Jesus to Jerusalem for trial and recalling the Master’s recently reiterated declarations that he must be subject to death, the apostles had been literally stunned by his sudden decision to attend the feast of tabernacles. To all their previous entreaties that he go to Jerusalem he had replied, “The hour has not yet come.” Now, to their protests of fear he answered only, “But the hour has come.”
2015 162:1.1 Længe før de flygtede fra Galilæa havde Jesu disciple indtrængende bønfaldt ham om at gå til Jerusalem, og forkynde rigets evangelium for at hans budskab ville have prestige af at være blevet prædiket i centrum af jødisk kultur og læring[4]. Men nu, da han rent faktisk var kommet til Jerusalem for at undervise frygtede de for hans liv. Da apostlene vidste, at jødernes råd havde forsøgt at bringe Jesus til Jerusalem for rettergang, og da de huskede Mesterens nylig gentaget erklæringer om, at han skulle gennemgå døden, var de bogstaveligt blevet bedøvet af hans pludselige beslutning om at deltage i løvhyttefesten[5]. På alle deres tidligere bønner, om at han skulle gå til Jerusalem havde han svaret: "Tiden er endnu ikke kommet" Nu da de protesterede af frygt svarede han kun: "Men tiden er kommet."
1955 162:1.2 During the feast of tabernacles Jesus went boldly into Jerusalem on several occasions and publicly taught in the temple. This he did in spite of the efforts of his apostles to dissuade him. Though they had long urged him to proclaim his message in Jerusalem, they now feared to see him enter the city at this time, knowing full well that the scribes and Pharisees were bent on bringing about his death.
2015 162:1.2 Under løvhyttefesten gik Jesus dristigt ind i Jerusalem flere gange og underviste offentligt i templet. Han gjorde det på trods af hans apostle forsøg på at fraråde ham. Selvom de længe havde opfordret ham til at forkynde sit budskab i Jerusalem, var de nu bange for at se ham gå ind i byen, da de udmærket godt vidste, at de skriftkloge og farisæerne var opsat på at dræbe ham.
1955 162:1.3 Jesus’ bold appearance in Jerusalem more than ever confused his followers. Many of his disciples, and even Judas Iscariot, the apostle, had dared to think that Jesus had fled in haste into Phoenicia because he feared the Jewish leaders and Herod Antipas. They failed to comprehend the significance of the Master’s movements. His presence in Jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles, even in opposition to the advice of his followers, sufficed forever to put an end to all whisperings about fear and cowardice.
2015 162:1.3 Jesus frygtløse optræden i Jerusalem gjorde mere end nogensinde hans tilhængere forvirret. Mange af hans disciple, og selv apostlen Judas Iskariot, havde vovet at tænke, at Jesus hastigt var flygtet ind Fønikien fordi han frygtede de jødiske ledere og Herodes Antipas. De forstod ikke betydningen af Mesterens forehavende[6]. Hans tilstedeværelse i Jerusalem ved løvhyttefesten, selv i opposition med sine tilhængers råd, var nok til permanent at sætte en stopper for al hvisken om frygt og fejhed.
1955 162:1.4 During the feast of tabernacles, thousands of believers from all parts of the Roman Empire saw Jesus, heard him teach, and many even journeyed out to Bethany to confer with him regarding the progress of the kingdom in their home districts.
2015 162:1.4 Under løvhyttefesten oplevede tusindvis af troende fra alle dele af det romerske imperium, Jesus, hørte ham undervise, og mange rejste endda ud til Betania for at konferere med ham om rigets udbredelse i deres respektive hjemlande.
1955 162:1.5 There were many reasons why Jesus was able publicly to preach in the temple courts throughout the days of the feast, and chief of these was the fear that had come over the officers of the Sanhedrin as a result of the secret division of sentiment in their own ranks. It was a fact that many of the members of the Sanhedrin either secretly believed in Jesus or else were decidedly averse to arresting him during the feast, when such large numbers of people were present in Jerusalem, many of whom either believed in him or were at least friendly to the spiritual movement which he sponsored.
2015 162:1.5 Der var mange grunde til, at Jesus kunne forkynde offentligt på tempelpladsen under festdagene, og hovedårsagen var frygten, der var kommet over herskerne i det jødiske råd som følge af den hemmelige deling af stemningen inden for deres egne rækker. Det var en kendsgerning, at mange af medlemmer af jødernes råd enten hemmeligt troede på Jesus ellers var afgørende mod hans arrestation under festen, når der var så stort et antal mennesker i Jerusalem, og mange af dem enten troede på ham eller i det mindste var venligt indstillet til den åndelige bevægelse, som han støttede.
1955 162:1.6 The efforts of Abner and his associates throughout Judea had also done much to consolidate sentiment favorable to the kingdom, so much so that the enemies of Jesus dared not be too outspoken in their opposition. This was one of the reasons why Jesus could publicly visit Jerusalem and live to go away. One or two months before this he would certainly have been put to death.
2015 162:1.6 Abner og hans medarbejderes indsats i hele Judæa havde også gjort meget for at opbygge en positiv stemning for riget, selv til det punkt, at Jesu fjender ikke turde være alt for frimodige i deres modstand. Det var en af grundene til, at Jesus offentligt kunne besøge Jerusalem og komme derfra med livet i behold. En eller to måneder tidligere, var han sikkerhed blevet dræbt.
1955 162:1.7 But the audacious boldness of Jesus in publicly appearing in Jerusalem overawed his enemies; they were not prepared for such a daring challenge. Several times during this month the Sanhedrin made feeble attempts to place the Master under arrest, but nothing came of these efforts. His enemies were so taken aback by Jesus’ unexpected public appearance in Jerusalem that they conjectured he must have been promised protection by the Roman authorities. Knowing that Philip (Herod Antipas’s brother) was almost a follower of Jesus, the members of the Sanhedrin speculated that Philip had secured for Jesus promises of protection against his enemies. Jesus had departed from their jurisdiction before they awakened to the realization that they had been mistaken in the belief that his sudden and bold appearance in Jerusalem had been due to a secret understanding with the Roman officials.
2015 162:1.7 Men Jesus dristige dristighed til offentligt optræder i Jerusalem indjagede frygt i hans fjender. De var ikke forberedt på sådan en dristig udfordring. Flere gange i løbet af denne måned gjorte jødernes råd halvhjertede forsøg på at anholde Mesteren, men disse bestræbelser mislykkedes. Jesu fjender var så forbløffet over hans uventede offentlige optræden i Jerusalem, at de antog, at de romerske myndigheder havde lovet ham sin beskyttelse. Vel vidende, at Filip (Herodes Antipas bror) næsten var en tilhænger af Jesus, gættede rådets medlemmer at Filip havde sikret Jesus løftet om beskyttelse mod sine fjender. Jesus havde forladt deres retskreds, før de vågnede til den erkendelse, at de havde taget fejl i den tro, at hans pludselige og dristige optræden i Jerusalem havde været på grund af en hemmelig forståelse med de romerske embedsmænd.
1955 162:1.8 Only the twelve apostles had known that Jesus intended to attend the feast of tabernacles when they had departed from Magadan. The other followers of the Master were greatly astonished when he appeared in the temple courts and began publicly to teach, and the Jewish authorities were surprised beyond expression when it was reported that he was teaching in the temple.
2015 162:1.8 Kun de tolv apostle havde vidst, at Jesus havde til hensigt at deltage i løvhyttefesten, da de gik fra Magadan[7]. Mesterens øvrige tilhængere blev meget overrasket, da han viste sig på tempelpladsen og begyndte offentligt at undervise, og de jødiske myndigheder var overraskede udover al beskrivelse, da det blev rapporteret, at han underviste i templet.
1955 162:1.9 Although his disciples had not expected Jesus to attend the feast, the vast majority of the pilgrims from afar who had heard of him entertained the hope that they might see him at Jerusalem. And they were not disappointed, for on several occasions he taught in Solomon’s Porch and elsewhere in the temple courts. These teachings were really the official or formal announcement of the divinity of Jesus to the Jewish people and to the whole world.
2015 162:1.9 Selvom Jesu disciple ikke havde forventet, at han ville deltage i festen, underholdt det overvældende flertal af de langvejs fra kommende pilgrimme, der havde hørt om ham, håb om, at de ville se ham i Jerusalem[8]. Og de blev ikke skuffet, for flere gange, underviste han i Salomons Søjlegang og andre steder i templets gårde. Disse lærdomme var virkelig den officielle eller formelle meddelelse om Jesu guddommelighed til det jødiske folk og til hele verden.
1955 162:1.10 The multitudes who listened to the Master’s teachings were divided in their opinions. Some said he was a good man; some a prophet; some that he was truly the Messiah; others said he was a mischievous meddler, that he was leading the people astray with his strange doctrines. His enemies hesitated to denounce him openly for fear of his friendly believers, while his friends feared to acknowledge him openly for fear of the Jewish leaders, knowing that the Sanhedrin was determined to put him to death. But even his enemies marveled at his teaching, knowing that he had not been instructed in the schools of the rabbis.
2015 162:1.10 Folkemasserne, der lyttede til Mesterens forkyndelser var delte i deres opfattelser[9]. Nogle sagde, at han var en god mand, en del, at han var en profet, en del, at han virkelig var Messias. Andre sagde, at han var en drilagtig anstifter af uro, at han førte folket på afveje med sine mærkelige doktriner. Hans fjender tøvede af frygt for hans venligt sindede tilhængere til åbent at fordømme ham, mens hans venner af frygt for de jødiske ledere ikke åbenlyst turde anerkende ham, for de vidste, at det jødiske råd var indstillet på at slå ham ihjel[10]. Men selv hans fjender forundrede sig over hans undervisning, fordi de vidste, at han ikke havde fået undervisning i de rabbinske skoler.
1955 162:1.11 Every time Jesus went to Jerusalem, his apostles were filled with terror. They were the more afraid as, from day to day, they listened to his increasingly bold pronouncements regarding the nature of his mission on earth. They were unaccustomed to hearing Jesus make such positive claims and such amazing assertions even when preaching among his friends.
2015 162:1.11 Hver gang Jesus gik ind i Jerusalem, blev hans apostle fyldt med terror. De blev dag for dag mere og mere bange, når de lyttede til hans stadig mere dristige udtalelser om arten af hans mission på jorden. De var ikke vant til at høre Jesus fremføre så positive udtalelser og sådanne fantastiske påstande, selv når han prædikede blandt sine venner.
2. THE FIRST TEMPLE TALK
2. DEN FØRSTE TEMPELTALE
1955 162:2.1 The first afternoon that Jesus taught in the temple, a considerable company sat listening to his words depicting the liberty of the new gospel and the joy of those who believe the good news, when a curious listener interrupted him to ask: “Teacher, how is it you can quote the Scriptures and teach the people so fluently when I am told that you are untaught in the learning of the rabbis?” Jesus replied: “No man has taught me the truths which I declare to you. And this teaching is not mine but His who sent me. If any man really desires to do my Father’s will, he shall certainly know about my teaching, whether it be God’s or whether I speak for myself. He who speaks for himself seeks his own glory, but when I declare the words of the Father, I thereby seek the glory of him who sent me. But before you try to enter into the new light, should you not rather follow the light you already have? Moses gave you the law, yet how many of you honestly seek to fulfill its demands? Moses in this law enjoins you, saying, ‘You shall not kill’; notwithstanding this command some of you seek to kill the Son of Man.”
2015 162:2.1 Den første eftermiddag, da Jesus underviste i templet sad en anselig forsamling og lyttede til hans ord om den frihed, som det nye evangelium bringer og glæden ved dem, der tror den gode nyhed, da en nysgerrig lytter afbrød ham og spurgte: "Mester, hvordan kommer det sig, at du så flydende citerer skrifterne og underviser folket, da jeg har hørt, at du ikke er blevet undervist i rabbinernes lære?" Jesus svarede:" Ingen mennesker har lært mig de sandheder, som jeg forkynder til jer. Og denne lære er ikke min, men Hans, som sendte mig[11]. Hvis nogen virkelig ønsker at gøre min Faders vilje, skal han sikkert forstå, hvad enten min undervisning kommer fra Gud, eller om jeg taler på egne vegne. De, der taler på egne vegne, søger deres egen ære, men når jeg proklamerer Faders ord, søger jeg derfor hans herlighed, som har sendt mig. Men før du forsøger at træde ind i det nye lys, bør du ikke hellere følge det lys, du allerede har? Moses gav jer loven, men hvor mange af jer forsøger ærligt at opfylde dens krav? Moses påbyder jer i denne lov, "Du må ikke slå ihjel[12]. Men trods dette bud søger nogle af jer at dræbe Menneskesønnen."
1955 162:2.2 When the crowd heard these words, they fell to wrangling among themselves. Some said he was mad; some that he had a devil. Others said this was indeed the prophet of Galilee whom the scribes and Pharisees had long sought to kill. Some said the religious authorities were afraid to molest him; others thought that they laid not hands upon him because they had become believers in him. After considerable debate one of the crowd stepped forward and asked Jesus, “Why do the rulers seek to kill you?” And he replied: “The rulers seek to kill me because they resent my teaching about the good news of the kingdom, a gospel that sets men free from the burdensome traditions of a formal religion of ceremonies which these teachers are determined to uphold at any cost. They circumcise in accordance with the law on the Sabbath day, but they would kill me because I once on the Sabbath day set free a man held in the bondage of affliction. They follow after me on the Sabbath to spy on me but would kill me because on another occasion I chose to make a grievously stricken man completely whole on the Sabbath day. They seek to kill me because they well know that, if you honestly believe and dare to accept my teaching, their system of traditional religion will be overthrown, forever destroyed. Thus will they be deprived of authority over that to which they have devoted their lives since they steadfastly refuse to accept this new and more glorious gospel of the kingdom of God. And now do I appeal to every one of you: Judge not according to outward appearances but rather judge by the true spirit of these teachings; judge righteously.”
2015 162:2.2 Da mængden hørte disse ord, begyndte de at skændes indbyrdes. Nogle sagde, at han var gal, og nogle, at han var besat af en djævel. Andre sagde dette virkelig var profeten fra Galilæa som de skriftkloge og farisæerne længe havde forsøgt at dræbe. Nogle sagde at de religiøse myndigheder var bange for at forulempe ham. Andre mente, at de ikke ville anholde ham, fordi de var begyndt at tro på ham. Efter en betydelig debatteren trådte en fra forsamlingen frem og spurgte Jesus: "Hvorfor vil magthaverne dræbe dig?" Jesus svarede: "De religiøse magthavere ønsker at dræbe mig, fordi de føler sig krænket af min undervisning om rigets gode budskab, et evangelium, der frigør mennesket fra belastende traditioner i en formel religion af ceremonier, som disse lærere for enhver pris har besluttet at vedligeholde. De omskære i overensstemmelse med loven på sabbatsdagen, men de vil dræbe mig, fordi jeg engang på sabbatten frigjorde en mand fra lidelsens lænker. De følger efter mig på sabbatten for at udspionere mig, men vil dræbe mig fordi jeg ved en anden lejlighed besluttede at gøre en svær alvorlig ramt mand helt rask på sabbatsdagen. De ønsker at dræbe mig, fordi de godt ved, at hvis du tror helt ærligt og turde acceptere min undervisning, går deres system af traditionel religion under, ødelagt for altid. På den måde mister de magt over det, som de har viet deres liv, da de standhaftigt nægter at acceptere denne nye og mere strålende evangelium om Guds rige[13]. Og nu appellerer jeg til hver eneste af jer: Døm ikke efter det ydre udseende, men døm efter den sande ånd i disse lærdomme; døm retfærdigt."
1955 162:2.3 Then said another inquirer: “Yes, Teacher, we do look for the Messiah, but when he comes, we know that his appearance will be in mystery. We know whence you are. You have been among your brethren from the beginning. The deliverer will come in power to restore the throne of David’s kingdom. Do you really claim to be the Messiah?” And Jesus replied: “You claim to know me and to know whence I am. I wish your claims were true, for indeed then would you find abundant life in that knowledge. But I declare that I have not come to you for myself; I have been sent by the Father, and he who sent me is true and faithful. By refusing to hear me, you are refusing to receive Him who sends me. You, if you will receive this gospel, shall come to know Him who sent me. I know the Father, for I have come from the Father to declare and reveal him to you.”
2015 162:2.3 Da spurgte en anden: "Ja, Mester, vi venter på Messias, men når han kommer, ved vi, at hans fremtræden er omgivet af et mysterium. Vi ved, hvor du er. Du har været blandt dine brødre fra begyndelsen. Befrieren skal komme med magt til at genoprette Davids kongerige. Påstår du virkelig at være Messias?" Jesus svarede: "Du siger du kender mig og ved, hvor jeg er fra. Jeg ville ønske, at dine påstande var sande, for i denne viden, ville du sikkert finde liv i overflod. Men jeg vil fortælle dig, at jeg ikke er kommet af mig selv; jeg er blevet sendt af Faderen, og han, som sendte mig, er sand og trofast. Når I nægter at lytte til mig, nægter I at acceptere ham, som har sendt mig. Hvis I ønsker at modtage dette evangelium skal I kende ham, som sendte mig. Jeg kender Faderen, for jeg er kommet fra Faderen for at forkynde og åbenbare ham til jer[14]."
1955 162:2.4 The agents of the scribes wanted to lay hands upon him, but they feared the multitude, for many believed in him. Jesus’ work since his baptism had become well known to all Jewry, and as many of these people recounted these things, they said among themselves: “Even though this teacher is from Galilee, and even though he does not meet all of our expectations of the Messiah, we wonder if the deliverer, when he does come, will really do anything more wonderful than this Jesus of Nazareth has already done.”
2015 162:2.4 De skriftkloges agenter ville arrestere ham, men de frygtede mængden, for mange troede på ham. Jesus arbejde efter sin dåb var blevet godt kendt blandt hele det jødiske folk, og når mange af disse mennesker fortalte om hvad der var sket, sagde de til hinanden: "Selvom denne lærer er fra Galilæa, og selv om han ikke opfylder alle vores forventninger til Messias spekulerer vi på, om den befrier, der når han kommer virkelig vil gøre noget mere forunderligt end denne Jesus af Nazaret allerede har gjort[15]."
1955 162:2.5 When the Pharisees and their agents heard the people talking this way, they took counsel with their leaders and decided that something should be done forthwith to put a stop to these public appearances of Jesus in the temple courts. The leaders of the Jews, in general, were disposed to avoid a clash with Jesus, believing that the Roman authorities had promised him immunity. They could not otherwise account for his boldness in coming at this time to Jerusalem; but the officers of the Sanhedrin did not wholly believe this rumor. They reasoned that the Roman rulers would not do such a thing secretly and without the knowledge of the highest governing body of the Jewish nation.
2015 162:2.5 Når farisæerne og deres agenter hørte folk taler på denne måde rådførte de sig med deres ledere og besluttede, at noget måtte gøres for at sætte en stopper for Jesu offentlige optrædener i tempel gårdene[16]. Generelt ville de jødiske ledere undgå et sammenstød med Jesus, fordi de troede, at de romerske myndigheder havde lovet ham immunitet. De kunne ikke finde nogen anden forklaring på hans dristighed til på dette tidspunkt at komme til Jerusalem; men herskerne i det jødiske råd troede ikke helt på dette rygte. De begrundede, at de romerske magthavere ikke ville gøre noget sådan hemmeligt og uden at den jødiske nations højeste ledelsesorgan vidste om det.
1955 162:2.6 Accordingly, Eber, the proper officer of the Sanhedrin, with two assistants was dispatched to arrest Jesus. As Eber made his way toward Jesus, the Master said: “Fear not to approach me. Draw near while you listen to my teaching. I know you have been sent to apprehend me, but you should understand that nothing will befall the Son of Man until his hour comes. You are not arrayed against me; you come only to do the bidding of your masters, and even these rulers of the Jews verily think they are doing God’s service when they secretly seek my destruction.
2015 162:2.6 Derfor blev Eber, en kompetent embedsmand i det jødiske råd, sammen med to assistenter sendt ud for at arrestere Jesus[17]. Da Eber banede sig vej frem mod Jesus, sagde Mesteren: "Vær ikke bange for at nærme dig. Kom tættere mens du lytter til min undervisning. Jeg ved, at du er blevet sendt for at arrestere mig, men du skal forstå, at intet kan ske for Menneskesønnen indtil hans tid kommer[18]. Du er ikke fjendtlig indstillet mod mig. Du kommer bare for at udføre dine overordnedes befaling, og selv disse jødernes herskere tror sandelig at de tjener Gud, når de i al hemmelighed stræber efter at ødelægge mig.
1955 162:2.7 “I bear none of you ill will. The Father loves you, and therefore do I long for your deliverance from the bondage of prejudice and the darkness of tradition. I offer you the liberty of life and the joy of salvation. I proclaim the new and living way, the deliverance from evil and the breaking of the bondage of sin. I have come that you might have life, and have it eternally. You seek to be rid of me and my disquieting teachings. If you could only realize that I am to be with you only a little while! In just a short time I go to Him who sent me into this world. And then will many of you diligently seek me, but you shall not discover my presence, for where I am about to go you cannot come. But all who truly seek to find me shall sometime attain the life that leads to my Father’s presence.”
2015 162:2.7 "Jeg har ingen ond vilje mod nogen af jer. Faderen elsker jer, og fordi jeg længes efter din udfrielse fra fordomsfuldhedens trældom og traditionens mørke. Jeg tilbyder jer livets frihed og glæden ved frelsen. Jeg proklamerer den nye og levende måde, befrielse fra det onde og bruddet af syndens lænker[19]. Jeg er kommet for at I kan have liv og have det for evigt[20]. I forsøger at slippe af med mig og min bekymrende forkyndelse. Hvis I kun kunne indse, hvor lidt tid jeg stadig har med jer! Om ganske kort tid, begiver jeg mig til ham, som sendte mig ind i denne verden[21]. Og så vil mange af jer flittigt søge efter mig, men I vil ikke finde mig, for hvor jeg snart vil være kan du ikke komme[22][23]. Men alle, der virkelig forsøger at finde mig, skal en gang opnå det liv, der fører til min Fader."
1955 162:2.9 Eber and his assistants refused to arrest Jesus; they returned to their meeting place without him. When, therefore, the chief priests and the Pharisees upbraided Eber and his assistants because they had not brought Jesus with them, Eber only replied: “We feared to arrest him in the midst of the multitude because many believe in him. Besides, we never heard a man speak like this man. There is something out of the ordinary about this teacher. You would all do well to go over to hear him.” And when the chief rulers heard these words, they were astonished and spoke tauntingly to Eber: “Are you also led astray? Are you about to believe in this deceiver? Have you heard that any of our learned men or any of the rulers have believed in him? Have any of the scribes or the Pharisees been deceived by his clever teachings? How does it come that you are influenced by the behavior of this ignorant multitude who know not the law or the prophets? Do you not know that such untaught people are accursed?” And then answered Eber: “Even so, my masters, but this man speaks to the multitude words of mercy and hope. He cheers the downhearted, and his words were comforting even to our souls. What can there be wrong in these teachings even though he may not be the Messiah of the Scriptures? And even then does not our law require fairness? Do we condemn a man before we hear him?” And the chief of the Sanhedrin was wroth with Eber and, turning upon him, said: “Have you gone mad? Are you by any chance also from Galilee? Search the Scriptures, and you will discover that out of Galilee arises no prophet, much less the Messiah.”
2015 162:2.9 Eber og hans assistenter nægtede at arrestere Jesus; de vendte tilbage til deres mødested uden ham. Da ypperstepræsterne og farisæerne derfor bebrejdede Eber og hans assistenter, fordi de ikke havde bragt Jesus med dem, svarede Eber kun: "Vi var bange for at anholde ham i midten af forsamlingen, fordi mange tror på ham[25]. Desuden har vi aldrig hørt en mand tale, som denne mand. Der er noget ekstraordinært over denne lærer. Det ville gøre jer alle noget godt at gå over og høre ham." Da de førende rådsmænd hørte disse ord, blev de overrasket og sagde hånligt til Eber: "Er du også ført på vildspor? Er du begyndt at tro på denne bedrager? Har du hørt, at nogen af vores lærde mænd eller nogen af herskere ville tro på ham? Er nogen af de skriftkloge eller farisæerne blevet bedraget af hans kloge forkyndelse? Hvordan er det at denne uvidende folkesamling som ikke kender loven eller profeterne påvirker dig med deres adfærd? Ved du ikke, at sådanne ulærte mennesker er forbandet? Da svarede Eber: "Alligevel, mine herrer, men denne mand taler ord om barmhjertighed og håb til mennesker. Han opmuntrer de nedslået, og hans ord trøstede selv vores sjæle. Hvad kunne være galt med denne forkyndelse, selv om han ikke kan være skrifternes Messias? Desuden kræver vores lov da ikke retfærdighed? Vi fordømmer en mand uden at høre ham?" Lederen af det jødiske råd blev vred mod Eber, vendte sig mod ham og sagde:" Er du blevet gal? Måske er du også fra Galilæa? Søg i skrifterne, og du vil finde, at ingen profet, langt mindre Messias komme fra Galilæa[26]."
3. THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY
3. KVINDEN SOM ER GREBET I ÆGTESKABSBRUD
1955 162:3.1 It was during this visit to Jerusalem that Jesus dealt with a certain woman of evil repute who was brought into his presence by her accusers and his enemies. The distorted record you have of this episode would suggest that this woman had been brought before Jesus by the scribes and Pharisees, and that Jesus so dealt with them as to indicate that these religious leaders of the Jews might themselves have been guilty of immorality. Jesus well knew that, while these scribes and Pharisees were spiritually blind and intellectually prejudiced by their loyalty to tradition, they were to be numbered among the most thoroughly moral men of that day and generation.
2015 162:3.1 Det skete i løbet af dette besøg i Jerusalem, at Jesus havde at gøre med en vis berygtet kvinde som blev ført frem til ham af hendes anklagere og hans fjender[28]. Den forvrængede optegnelse, I har af denne episode tyder på, at kvinden var blevet ført frem for Jesus af de skriftkloge og farisæerne, og at Jesus behandlede dem på en måde, der antydede, at disse religiøse ledere for jøderne selv kunne have gjort sig skyldig i umoral. Jesus vidste godt, at selv om disse skriftkloge og farisæerne var åndeligt blinde og intellektuelt fordomsfulde på grund af deres loyalitet til traditionen, så blev de regnet til den tids og generations mest grundige moralske mænd.
1955 162:3.2 What really happened was this: Early the third morning of the feast, as Jesus approached the temple, he was met by a group of the hired agents of the Sanhedrin who were dragging a woman along with them. As they came near, the spokesman said: “Master, this woman was taken in adultery—in the very act. Now, the law of Moses commands that we should stone such a woman. What do you say should be done with her?”
2015 162:3.2 Hvad der virkelig skete var følgende: Tidligt på festens tredje morgen, da Jesus nærmede sig templet, blev han mødt af en gruppe agenter ansat af jødernes råd, og de trak en kvinde med sig. Da de kom nærmere, sagde deres talsmand, "Mester, denne kvinde blev fanget på fersk gerning, da hun begik ægteskabsbrud[29]. Moseloven foreskriver, at vi skal stene sådan en kvinde. Hvad siger du der bør ske med hende?"
1955 162:3.3 It was the plan of Jesus’ enemies, if he upheld the law of Moses requiring that the self-confessed transgressor be stoned, to involve him in difficulty with the Roman rulers, who had denied the Jews the right to inflict the death penalty without the approval of a Roman tribunal. If he forbade stoning the woman, they would accuse him before the Sanhedrin of setting himself up above Moses and the Jewish law. If he remained silent, they would accuse him of cowardice. But the Master so managed the situation that the whole plot fell to pieces of its own sordid weight.
2015 162:3.3 Jesu fjender havde planlagt, at hvis han støttede Moseloven, som krævede, at selverklærede lovovertræder, skulle stenes, ville han få problemer med de romerske herskere, som havde nægtet jøderne ret til at idømme dødsstraf uden en romersk domstols godkendelse. Hvis han forbød at stene kvinden, ville de anklage ham for jødernes råd, for at sætte sig over Moses og den jødiske lov. Hvis han ingenting sagde, ville de anklage ham for fejhed[30]. Men Mesteren klarede situationen, således at hele planen kollapsede på sin egen usle vægt.
1955 162:3.4 This woman, once comely, was the wife of an inferior citizen of Nazareth, a man who had been a troublemaker for Jesus throughout his youthful days. The man, having married this woman, did most shamefully force her to earn their living by making commerce of her body. He had come up to the feast at Jerusalem that his wife might thus prostitute her physical charms for financial gain. He had entered into a bargain with the hirelings of the Jewish rulers thus to betray his own wife in her commercialized vice. And so they came with the woman and her companion in transgression for the purpose of ensnaring Jesus into making some statement which could be used against him in case of his arrest.
2015 162:3.4 Denne en gang tækkelig kvinde var gift med en skrupelløse borger i Nazaret, en mand, der havde været en ballademager for Jesu under hele hans ungdom. Manden, der havde giftet sig med denne kvinde, tvang hende til højeste skammeligt at tjene til livets ophold ved at sælge sin krop. Han var kommet op til festen i Jerusalem så hans kone på denne måde kunne prostituerer sin fysiske charme for økonomisk vinding. Han havde indgået en aftale med de jødiske herskers lakajer således på denne måde at forråde sin egen kone i hendes kommercialiserede last. Så kom de med kvinden og hendes kriminelle medskyldig for at narre Jesus til at gøre enhver erklæring, der kunne bruges imod ham, hvis han blev arresteret.
1955 162:3.5 Jesus, looking over the crowd, saw her husband standing behind the others. He knew what sort of man he was and perceived that he was a party to the despicable transaction. Jesus first walked around to near where this degenerate husband stood and wrote upon the sand a few words which caused him to depart in haste. Then he came back before the woman and wrote again upon the ground for the benefit of her would-be accusers; and when they read his words, they, too, went away, one by one. And when the Master had written in the sand the third time, the woman’s companion in evil took his departure, so that, when the Master raised himself up from this writing, he beheld the woman standing alone before him. Jesus said: “Woman, where are your accusers? did no man remain to stone you?” And the woman, lifting up her eyes, answered, “No man, Lord.” And then said Jesus: “I know about you; neither do I condemn you. Go your way in peace.” And this woman, Hildana, forsook her wicked husband and joined herself to the disciples of the kingdom.
2015 162:3.5 Jesus så ud over forsamlingen og observerede hendes mand stående bag de andre. Han vidste, hvad slags mand han var, og indså, at han var en del af den foragtelige transaktion. Jesus gik først rundt til nær det sted hvor den fordærvede mand stod og skrev nogle få ord i sandet, hvilket fik manden til hurtigt at forlade stedet[31]. Så kom han tilbage, foran kvinden og skrev igen på jorden beregnet til hendes potentielle anklagere. Da de læste hans ord, begav de sig også bort, en efter en. Da Mesteren for tredje gang, havde skrevet i sandet fjernede kvindens kriminelle partner sig også, så da Mesteren rejste sig fra denne skrivning, så han kvinden stå der alene foran sig. Jesus sagde: "Kvinde, hvor er dine anklagere? Blev ingen tilbage for at stene dig? "Kvinden kiggede op og svarede:" Nej, Herre." Da Jesus sagde: "Jeg ved, hvordan det er med dig, jeg fordømmer dig heller ikke. Gå din vej i fred." Denne kvinde, Hildana, opgav sin onde mand og sluttede sig til rigets disciple.
4. THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES
4. LØVHYTTEFESTEN
1955 162:4.1 The presence of people from all of the known world, from Spain to India, made the feast of tabernacles an ideal occasion for Jesus for the first time publicly to proclaim his full gospel in Jerusalem. At this feast the people lived much in the open air, in leafy booths. It was the feast of the harvest ingathering, and coming, as it did, in the cool of the autumn months, it was more generally attended by the Jews of the world than was the Passover at the end of the winter or Pentecost at the beginning of summer. The apostles at last beheld their Master making the bold announcement of his mission on earth before all the world, as it were.
2015 162:4.1 Tilstedeværelsen af mennesker fra hele den kendte verden, fra Spanien til Indien, gjorde løvhyttefesten til en ideel anledning for Jesus at for første gang offentligt at proklamere hele sit evangelium i Jerusalem[32]. Under denne højtid levede folket stort set udendørs, i løvhytter. Det var en høstfest, og da den faldt i de kølige efterårsmåneder deltog jøder, der boede spredt i verden mere generelt i denne fest end påsken i slutningen af vinteren eller pinsen i begyndelsen af sommeren. Apostlene fik endelig at se deres Mester frimodigt forkynde sin mission på jorden til hele verden, så at sige.
1955 162:4.2 This was the feast of feasts, since any sacrifice not made at the other festivals could be made at this time. This was the occasion of the reception of the temple offerings; it was a combination of vacation pleasures with the solemn rites of religious worship. Here was a time of racial rejoicing, mingled with sacrifices, Levitical chants, and the solemn blasts of the silvery trumpets of the priests. At night the impressive spectacle of the temple and its pilgrim throngs was brilliantly illuminated by the great candelabras which burned brightly in the court of the women as well as by the glare of scores of torches standing about the temple courts. The entire city was gaily decorated except the Roman castle of Antonia, which looked down in grim contrast upon this festive and worshipful scene. And how the Jews did hate this ever-present reminder of the Roman yoke!
2015 162:4.2 Dette var højtidernes højtid, for i denne tid kunne ethvert offer foretages, der ikke var foretaget ved de andre fester. Ved denne lejlighed modtog templet offergaver. Det var en kombination af ferie fornøjelser og højtidelige ritualer for religiøs tilbedelse[33]. Det var en tid med glæde, som omfattede hele slægten, blandet med ofre, levitiske sange og de højtidelige blæs i sølvtrompeterne af præsterne. Hver aftenen var dette imponerende skue af templet og dets skarer af pilgrimme, smukt belyst af de store kandelabre, der brændte klart i kvindernes gårdhave og skæret fra de mange fakler, der blev sat omkring templets gårde. Hele byen var demonstrativt dekoreret undtagen den romerske borg Antonia som i dyster kontrast så ned på denne festlige og ærværdige scene. Og hvordan jøderne hadede denne allestedsnærværende påmindelse om det romerske åg!
1955 162:4.3 Seventy bullocks were sacrificed during the feast, the symbol of the seventy nations of heathendom. The ceremony of the outpouring of the water symbolized the outpouring of the divine spirit. This ceremony of the water followed the sunrise procession of the priests and Levites. The worshipers passed down the steps leading from the court of Israel to the court of the women while successive blasts were blown upon the silvery trumpets. And then the faithful marched on toward the Beautiful Gate, which opened upon the court of the gentiles. Here they turned about to face westward, to repeat their chants, and to continue their march for the symbolic water.
2015 162:4.3 Under festen blev halvfjerds tyre ofret, som symboliserede de halvfjerds hedenske nationer. Ceremonien med vandudgydelse symboliserede udgydelsen af den guddommelige ånd. Vand ceremonien fulgte præsternes og levitternes procession i solopgangen. De tilbedende gik ned af trin der førte fra Israels gård til kvindernes gård, mens gentagende stød blev blæst på sølvtrompeterne. Så vandrede de trofaste videre mod den smukke port, som åbnede sig mod ikke jødernes gård. Her vendte de sig om mod vest, gentog deres salme sange og fortsatte deres march mod det symbolske vand.
1955 162:4.4 On the last day of the feast almost four hundred and fifty priests with a corresponding number of Levites officiated. At daybreak the pilgrims assembled from all parts of the city, each carrying in the right hand a sheaf of myrtle, willow, and palm branches, while in the left hand each one carried a branch of the paradise apple—the citron, or the “forbidden fruit.” These pilgrims divided into three groups for this early morning ceremony. One band remained at the temple to attend the morning sacrifices; another group marched down below Jerusalem to near Maza to cut the willow branches for the adornment of the sacrificial altar, while the third group formed a procession to march from the temple behind the water priest, who, to the sound of the silvery trumpets, bore the golden pitcher which was to contain the symbolic water, out through Ophel to near Siloam, where was located the fountain gate. After the golden pitcher had been filled at the pool of Siloam, the procession marched back to the temple, entering by way of the water gate and going directly to the court of the priests, where the priest bearing the water pitcher was joined by the priest bearing the wine for the drink offering. These two priests then repaired to the silver funnels leading to the base of the altar and poured the contents of the pitchers therein. The execution of this rite of pouring the wine and the water was the signal for the assembled pilgrims to begin the chanting of the Psalms from 113 to 118 inclusive, in alternation with the Levites. And as they repeated these lines, they would wave their sheaves at the altar. Then followed the sacrifices for the day, associated with the repeating of the Psalm for the day, the Psalm for the last day of the feast being the eighty-second, beginning with the fifth verse.
2015 162:4.4 Under festens sidste dag blev den liturgiske ceremoni ledet af næsten fire hundrede præster og et tilsvarende antal levitter. Ved daggry, samledes pilgrimme fra alle dele af byen, og hver bar i højre hånd en neg af myrter, pil, og palmegrene, mens hver i den venstre, bar en kvist af paradisæblet - citronen, den "forbudte frugt". Disse pilgrimme delte sig i tre grupper for denne tidlige morgen ceremoni. En gruppe forblev i templet for at deltage i morgen ofringen; den anden gruppe marcherede ud fra byen til nær Maza nedenfor Jerusalem for at skære pilegrene til at dekorere alteret med, mens den tredje gruppe dannede en procession, der marcherede fra templet, efter vandpræsten, som til lyden fra sølvtrompeterne bar det gyldne bæger, som skulle fyldes med det symbolske vand, ud gennem Ophel til et sted i nærheden Siloam, hvor Kildeporten var placeret. Da det gyldne bæger var fyldt ved Siloamdammen, marcherede processionen tilbage til templet ind gennem vandporten og lige til præsterne gård, hvor præsten, som havde båret vandbægeret fik følgeskab af den præst, som bar vinen til drikkeofringen. Begge præster gik derefter til sølvtragten, der førte til alterets fødder og hældte indholdet af bægrene i tragten. Udførelsen af vin og vandtømningsritual var signalet til de forsamlede pilgrimme til at begynder at synge salmerne fra 113 inklusive 118 på skift sammen med levitterne. Når de gentog disse vers, ville de vifte deres neg ved alteret. Derefter fulgte dagens ofringer, mens dagens salme blev læst[34]. Salmen for festens sidste dag var den toogfirsindstyvende, begyndende med det femte vers.[35]
5. SERMON ON THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
5. PRÆDIKEN OVER VERDENS LYS
1955 162:5.1 On the evening of the next to the last day of the feast, when the scene was brilliantly illuminated by the lights of the candelabras and the torches, Jesus stood up in the midst of the assembled throng and said:
2015 162:5.1 Om aftenen den næstsidste dag i festen, da scenen blev klart oplyst af lyset fra kandelaberne og faklerne, stod Jesus op midt i den samlede skare og sagde:
1955 162:5.2 “I am the light of the world. He who follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life. Presuming to place me on trial and assuming to sit as my judges, you declare that, if I bear witness of myself, my witness cannot be true. But never can the creature sit in judgment on the Creator. Even if I do bear witness about myself, my witness is everlastingly true, for I know whence I came, who I am, and whither I go. You who would kill the Son of Man know not whence I came, who I am, or whither I go. You only judge by the appearances of the flesh; you do not perceive the realities of the spirit. I judge no man, not even my archenemy. But if I should choose to judge, my judgment would be true and righteous, for I would judge not alone but in association with my Father, who sent me into the world, and who is the source of all true judgment. You even allow that the witness of two reliable persons may be accepted—well, then, I bear witness of these truths; so also does my Father in heaven. And when I told you this yesterday, in your darkness you asked me, ‘Where is your Father?’ Truly, you know neither me nor my Father, for if you had known me, you would also have known the Father.
2015 162:5.2 "Jeg er verdens lys[36]. Den, der følger mig, skal aldrig vandre i mørket, men have livets lys. Samtidigt som i tager jer frihed til at retsforfølge mig og under forudsætning af at sidde som mine dommere, erklærer du, at hvis jeg vidner om mig selv, så er mit vidnesbyrd ikke gyldigt[37]. Men aldrig kan den skabte sidde til doms over Skaberen. Selv hvis jeg vidner om mig selv, mit vidne er evig sandt, for jeg ved, hvorfra jeg kom, hvem jeg er og hvor jeg skal hen. Men jer, der ønsker at dræbe Menneskesønnen ved ikke, hvorfra jeg kom, hvem jeg er, eller hvor jeg skal hen. Du dømmer kun efter kødets udseende; du ser ikke de åndelige realiteter. Jeg dømmer ingen, ikke engang min ærkefjende. Men hvis jeg besluttede at dømme, ville min bedømmelse være sand og retfærdig, for jeg ville ikke dømme alene men i samråd med min Fader, som sendte mig til verden, og det er kilden til al sand dom. Du tillader endda, at vidneudsagn fra to pålidelige personer kan accepteres - godt godt, jeg bærer vidnesbyrd om disse sandheder; så også gør min himmelske fader. Og da jeg fortalte dig dette i går, spurgte du i dit mørke: "Hvor er din Fader?" Sandelig, du kender hverken mig eller min Fader, for hvis I havde kendt mig, ville du også have kendt Faderen.
1955 162:5.3 “I have already told you that I am going away, and that you will seek me and not find me, for where I am going you cannot come. You who would reject this light are from beneath; I am from above. You who prefer to sit in darkness are of this world; I am not of this world, and I live in the eternal light of the Father of lights. You all have had abundant opportunity to learn who I am, but you shall have still other evidence confirming the identity of the Son of Man. I am the light of life, and every one who deliberately and with understanding rejects this saving light shall die in his sins. Much I have to tell you, but you are unable to receive my words. However, he who sent me is true and faithful; my Father loves even his erring children. And all that my Father has spoken I also proclaim to the world.
2015 162:5.3 "Jeg har allerede fortalt dig, at jeg går bort, og I vil søge mig, men I vil ikke finde mig, for hvor jeg går, kan I ikke komme[38][39]. Jer, som vil afvise dette lys hører til hernede; Jeg er ovenfra. I, som foretrækker at sidde i mørket tilhører denne verden; jeg tilhører ikke denne verden, og jeg lever i det evige lys af lysenes Fader[40][41]. I har alle haft rigelig mulighed for at lære, hvem jeg er, men du vil stadig få beviser, der bekræfter Menneskesønnens identitet. Jeg er livets lys, og hver eneste der bevidst og med fuld forståelse afviser dette frelsende lys skal dø i deres synder. Meget har jeg at fortælle dig, men du kan ikke modtage mine ord. Men han, som sendte mig, er sand og trofast; min Fader elsker selv sine vildfarende børn. Og alt, som min Fader har talt, har jeg også forkyndt til verden.
1955 162:5.4 “When the Son of Man is lifted up, then shall you all know that I am he, and that I have done nothing of myself but only as the Father has taught me. I speak these words to you and to your children. And he who sent me is even now with me; he has not left me alone, for I do always that which is pleasing in his sight.”
2015 162:5.4 "Når Menneskesønnen løftes op, så skal alle forstå at jeg er ham, og at jeg ikke har gjort noget af mig selv, men kun som Faderen har lært mig[42]. Jeg taler disse ord til dig og dine børn. Og han, som sendte mig, er selv nu med mig. Han har ikke ladet mig alene, for jeg gør altid det, der behager ham."
6. DISCOURSE ON THE WATER OF LIFE
6. FORELÆSNINGEN OM LIVETS VAND
1955 162:6.1 On the last day, the great day of the feast, as the procession from the pool of Siloam passed through the temple courts, and just after the water and the wine had been poured down upon the altar by the priests, Jesus, standing among the pilgrims, said: “If any man thirst, let him come to me and drink. From the Father above I bring to this world the water of life. He who believes me shall be filled with the spirit which this water represents, for even the Scriptures have said, ‘Out of him shall flow rivers of living waters.’ When the Son of Man has finished his work on earth, there shall be poured out upon all flesh the living Spirit of Truth. Those who receive this spirit shall never know spiritual thirst.”
2015 162:6.1 Den sidste dag, den store festdag, da processionen fra Siloamdammen passeret gennem tempelpladsen, og umiddelbart efter at præsterne havde hældt vandet og vinen up på alteret, sagde Jesus, da han stod blandt pilgrimmene: "Hvis nogen er tørstig, lad ham komme til mig, og drikke. Fra Faderen i det høje kommer jeg med livets vand til denne verden[44]. Den, der tror på mig, vil blive fyldt med den ånd, som dette vand repræsentere, for selv skriften siger: "Ud af ham skal flyde strømme af levende vand[45]." Når Menneskesønnen er færdig med sit arbejde på jorden, skal den levende Sandhedens Ånd udgydes over alt kød. De, som modtager denne ånd skal aldrig mere kende åndelig tørst."
1955 162:6.2 Jesus did not interrupt the service to speak these words. He addressed the worshipers immediately after the chanting of the Hallel, the responsive reading of the Psalms accompanied by waving of the branches before the altar. Just here was a pause while the sacrifices were being prepared, and it was at this time that the pilgrims heard the fascinating voice of the Master declare that he was the giver of living water to every spirit-thirsting soul.
2015 162:6.2 Jesus afbrød ikke tjenesten for at sige disse ord. Han tiltalte tilbederne straks efter at de havde sunget Halleln, den responderende skiftlæsning af salmerne ledsaget af viften med kviste foran alteret. Lige her var en pause, mens ofrene var under forberedelse, og det var i det øjeblik, at pilgrimmene hørte Mesterens fascinerende stemme erklærer, at han var den, der giver levende vand til enhver sjæl som tørster efter ånden.
1955 162:6.3 At the conclusion of this early morning service Jesus continued to teach the multitude, saying: “Have you not read in the Scripture: ‘Behold, as the waters are poured out upon the dry ground and spread over the parched soil, so will I give the spirit of holiness to be poured out upon your children for a blessing even to your children’s children’? Why will you thirst for the ministry of the spirit while you seek to water your souls with the traditions of men, poured from the broken pitchers of ceremonial service? That which you see going on about this temple is the way in which your fathers sought to symbolize the bestowal of the divine spirit upon the children of faith, and you have done well to perpetuate these symbols, even down to this day. But now has come to this generation the revelation of the Father of spirits through the bestowal of his Son, and all of this will certainly be followed by the bestowal of the spirit of the Father and the Son upon the children of men. To every one who has faith shall this bestowal of the spirit become the true teacher of the way which leads to life everlasting, to the true waters of life in the kingdom of heaven on earth and in the Father’s Paradise over there.”
2015 162:6.3 Da de tidlige morgentimers gudstjeneste var forbi, fortsatte Jesus med at undervise folkesamlingen og sagde: "Har I ikke læst i skriften: Se, så som vandet hældes ud på den tørre jord og spredes ud over den brændte jord, så vil jeg udgyde hellighedens ånd over jeres børn, en velsignelse også for dine børnebørn? Hvorfor vil du stadig tørste efter indflydelse, mens du forsøger at vande jeres sjæl med menneskelige traditioner, som hældes ud fra den ceremonielle tempeltjenestens knækkede kop? Det, som du ser, der foregår forskellige steder af dette tempel er den måde, som jeres fædre søgte at symbolisere udgivelsen af den guddommelige ånd til troens børn, og du har gjort klogt i at holde disse symboler i live, indtil denne dag[46]. Men nu er åbenbaringen om åndernes Faderen kommer til denne generation gennem overdragelse af hans Søn, og alt dette vil helt sikkert blive efterfulgt af overdragelsen af ånden i Faderen og Sønnen på menneskebørnene[47]. For enhver, som har tro, vil denne overdragelse af ånden blive den sande lærer, der underviser om vejen til evigt liv, til livets sande vande i himmelriget på jorden og i Faderens Paradis derover."
1955 162:6.4 And Jesus continued to answer the questions of both the multitude and the Pharisees. Some thought he was a prophet; some believed him to be the Messiah; others said he could not be the Christ, seeing that he came from Galilee, and that the Messiah must restore David’s throne. Still they dared not arrest him.
2015 162:6.4 Jesus fortsatte med at besvare spørgsmål fra både mængden og farisæerne. Nogle mente, at han var en profet, nogle troede, at han var Messias. Andre sagde, at han ikke kunne være Kristus, fordi han var fra Galilæa, og at Messias skal genoprette Davids trone. Men de turde ikke arrestere ham.[48]
7. THE DISCOURSE ON SPIRITUAL FREEDOM
7. FORELÆSNINGEN OM ÅNDELIG FRIHED
1955 162:7.1 On the afternoon of the last day of the feast and after the apostles had failed in their efforts to persuade him to flee from Jerusalem, Jesus again went into the temple to teach. Finding a large company of believers assembled in Solomon’s Porch, he spoke to them, saying:
2015 162:7.1 Om eftermiddagen den sidste festival dag, efter at apostlene havde mislykkedes i deres forsøg på at overtale Jesus til at flygte fra Jerusalem, gik han igen tilbage til templet for at undervise. Da han fandt en stor gruppe af troende samlet i Salomons Søjlegang, talte han til dem og sagde:[49]
1955 162:7.2 “If my words abide in you and you are minded to do the will of my Father, then are you truly my disciples. You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. I know how you will answer me: We are the children of Abraham, and we are in bondage to none; how then shall we be made free? Even so, I do not speak of outward subjection to another’s rule; I refer to the liberties of the soul. Verily, verily, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the bond servant of sin. And you know that the bond servant is not likely to abide forever in the master’s house. You also know that the son does remain in his father’s house. If, therefore, the Son shall make you free, shall make you sons, you shall be free indeed.
2015 162:7.2 "Hvis mine ord bliver i jer, og i ønsker at gøre min Faders vilje, så er I sandelig mine disciple. Du skal kende sandheden, og sandheden skal gøre jer frie[50]. Jeg ved, hvordan du vil svare mig: Vi er Abrahams børn, og vi er ikke slaver af nogen; hvordan skal vi da blive fri? Selv da, men jeg taler ikke om ydre undertvingelse til en anden regel; jeg henviser til sjælens friheder og rettigheder. Sandelig, sandelig, siger jeg jer, alle, der synder er en slave til synden. Og du ved, at slaven sandsynligt ikke forbliver i sin herres hus for evigt. Du ved også, at sønnen altid forbliver i sin faders hus. Hvis Sønnen derfor skal gøre dig fri, gøre jer til sønner, bliver I virkelig frie.
1955 162:7.3 “I know that you are Abraham’s seed, yet your leaders seek to kill me because my word has not been allowed to have its transforming influence in their hearts. Their souls are sealed by prejudice and blinded by the pride of revenge. I declare to you the truth which the eternal Father shows me, while these deluded teachers seek to do the things which they have learned only from their temporal fathers. And when you reply that Abraham is your father, then do I tell you that, if you were the children of Abraham, you would do the works of Abraham. Some of you believe my teaching, but others seek to destroy me because I have told you the truth which I received from God. But Abraham did not so treat the truth of God. I perceive that some among you are determined to do the works of the evil one. If God were your Father, you would know me and love the truth which I reveal. Will you not see that I come forth from the Father, that I am sent by God, that I am not doing this work of myself? Why do you not understand my words? Is it because you have chosen to become the children of evil? If you are the children of darkness, you will hardly walk in the light of the truth which I reveal. The children of evil follow only in the ways of their father, who was a deceiver and stood not for the truth because there came to be no truth in him. But now comes the Son of Man speaking and living the truth, and many of you refuse to believe.
2015 162:7.3 "Jeg ved, at du er Abrahams sæd men jeres ledere ønsker at dræbe mig, fordi mit ord ikke har fået lov til at have sin transformerende indflydelse i deres hjerter[51]. Deres sjæle er forseglet af fordomme og blændet af hævngerrig stolthed. Jeg forkynder for jer den sandhed, som den evige Fader viser mig, mens disse vildledte lærere søger at gøre, hvad de har lært kun af deres jordiske fædre. Og når du svarer, at Abraham er din far, fortæller jeg dig, at hvis du var Abrahams børn, ville du gøre, hvad Abraham gjorde. Nogle af jer tror på min undervisning, men andre søger at ødelægge mig, fordi jeg har fortalt dig sandheden, som jeg har modtaget fra Gud. Men sådan behandlede Abraham ikke Guds sandhed. Jeg er klar over, at nogle af jer har besluttet at gøre den ondes gerninger. Hvis Gud var jeres Fader, ville du kender mig og elsker den sandhed, som jeg åbenbarer. Kan du ikke se, at jeg kom ud fra Faderen, at Gud har sendt mig, at jeg ikke gør dette arbejde af mig selv? Hvorfor forstår du ikke mine ord? Er det fordi du har valgt at være den ondes barn? Hvis du er børn af mørke, vil du næsten ikke gå i lyset af den sandhed, som jeg åbenbarer[52][53]. Onde børn følger kun i fodsporene efter deres far, der var en bedrager, og ikke stod for sandheden, fordi ingen sandhed i sidste ende var i ham. Men nu kommer Menneskesønnen, der taler og lever efter sandheden og mange af jer nægter at tro.
1955 162:7.4 “Which of you convicts me of sin? If I, then, proclaim and live the truth shown me by the Father, why do you not believe? He who is of God hears gladly the words of God; for this cause many of you hear not my words, because you are not of God. Your teachers have even presumed to say that I do my works by the power of the prince of devils. One near by has just said that I have a devil, that I am a child of the devil. But all of you who deal honestly with your own souls know full well that I am not a devil. You know that I honor the Father even while you would dishonor me. I seek not my own glory, only the glory of my Paradise Father. And I do not judge you, for there is one who judges for me.
2015 162:7.4 "Hvem af jer erklærer mig skyldig i synd? Hvis jeg forkynder således og i mit liv levede sandheden, som Faderen har vist mig, hvorfor tror du mig så ikke? Den, der tilhører Gud lytter med glæde til Guds ord[54]. Derfor lytter mange af jer ikke til mine ord, fordi du ikke tilhører Gud. Dine lærere har endda vovet at sige, at jeg udfører mine værker med djævleprinsens kraft. En tæt ved har netop sagt, at jeg er en djævel, at jeg er et barn af djævelen. Men alle jer, der er ærlige mod jeres egne sjæle ved godt, at jeg ikke er nogen djævel. I ved, at jeg ærer Faderen selv når du vanærer mig. Jeg søger ikke min egen ære, kun min Paradisfaders ære. Og jeg vil ikke dømme dig, for der er en, der dømmer for mig.
1955 162:7.5 “Verily, verily, I say to you who believe the gospel that, if a man will keep this word of truth alive in his heart, he shall never taste death. And now just at my side a scribe says this statement proves that I have a devil, seeing that Abraham is dead, also the prophets. And he asks: ‘Are you so much greater than Abraham and the prophets that you dare to stand here and say that whoso keeps your word shall not taste death? Who do you claim to be that you dare to utter such blasphemies?’ And I say to all such that, if I glorify myself, my glory is as nothing. But it is the Father who shall glorify me, even the same Father whom you call God. But you have failed to know this your God and my Father, and I have come to bring you together; to show you how to become truly the sons of God. Though you know not the Father, I truly know him. Even Abraham rejoiced to see my day, and by faith he saw it and was glad.”
2015 162:7.5 "Sandelig, sandelig, siger jeg til jer, som tror på evangeliet, at den som bevarer sandhedens ord levende i sit hjerte aldrig vil se døden[55]. Og nu, siger en skriftklog her ved min side, at denne erklæring viser, at jeg er besat af en djævel, fordi Abraham er død, og profeterne ligeså. Og han spørger: "Er du så meget større end Abraham og profeterne, at du vover at stå her og sige, at den, der bevarer dit ord ikke skal se døden? Hvem påstår du, at være, at du vover at ytre sådanne gudsbespottelser?" Og jeg siger til alle sådan, at hvis jeg forherliger mig selv, min herlighed er intet værd[56]. Men det er Faderen, som vil forherlige mig, den samme Fader, som du kalder Gud. Men du har ikke formået at lære at kende at denne er din Gud og min Fader, og jeg er kommet for at bringe jer sammen, for at vise jer, hvordan du virkelig bliver Guds sønner. Selvom du ikke kender Faderen, kender jeg ham virkelig. Selv Abraham frydede sig over at se min dag, og ved tro han så det og var glad."
1955 162:7.6 When the unbelieving Jews and the agents of the Sanhedrin who had gathered about by this time heard these words, they raised a tumult, shouting: “You are not fifty years of age, and yet you talk about seeing Abraham; you are a child of the devil!” Jesus was unable to continue the discourse. He only said as he departed, “Verily, verily, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” Many of the unbelievers rushed forth for stones to cast at him, and the agents of the Sanhedrin sought to place him under arrest, but the Master quickly made his way through the temple corridors and escaped to a secret meeting place near Bethany where Martha, Mary, and Lazarus awaited him.
2015 162:7.6 Da de vantro jøder og agenter for det jødiske råd, der nu havde samlet sig hørte disse ord, igangsatte de en tumult, da de råbte: "Du er endnu ikke halvtreds år, og alligevel siger du at du har set Abraham; du er et barn af djævelen!" Jesus kunne ikke fortsætte foredraget. Da han forlod, sagde han kun: "Sandelig, sandelig siger jeg jer, før Abraham blev til, er jeg," Mange af dem, der ikke troede skyndte sig frem for at finde sten til at stene ham med, og agenterne for jødernes råd forsøgte at arrestere ham, men Mesteren formået hurtigt at finde vej gennem tempel korridorerne og flygtede til et hemmeligt mødested nær Betania, hvor Marta, Maria og Lazarus ventede på ham[57].
8. THE VISIT WITH MARTHA AND MARY
8. SAMTALEN MED MARTA OG MARIA
1955 162:8.1 It had been arranged that Jesus should lodge with Lazarus and his sisters at a friend’s house, while the apostles were scattered here and there in small groups, these precautions being taken because the Jewish authorities were again becoming bold with their plans to arrest him.
2015 162:8.1 Det havde været arrangeret, at Jesus sammen med Lazarus og hans søstre skulle indlogeres i en vens hus, mens apostlene blev spredt her og der i små grupper[58]. Disse forholdsregler var blevet taget, fordi de jødiske myndigheder igen var blevet frække i deres planer om at arrestere Jesus.
1955 162:8.2 For years it had been the custom for these three to drop everything and listen to Jesus’ teaching whenever he chanced to visit them. With the loss of their parents, Martha had assumed the responsibilities of the home life, and so on this occasion, while Lazarus and Mary sat at Jesus’ feet drinking in his refreshing teaching, Martha made ready to serve the evening meal. It should be explained that Martha was unnecessarily distracted by numerous needless tasks, and that she was cumbered by many trivial cares; that was her disposition.
2015 162:8.2 I årevis havde disse tre haft for vane at slippe alt og lytte til Jesu lære, når han tilfældigvis besøgte dem. Da de havde mistet deres forældre, havde Marta overtaget ansvaret for hjemmet gøremål, og derfor gjorde hun nu forberedelse til at servere aftensmad, mens Lazarus og Maria satte sig ved Jesu fødder og indåndede hans forfriskende undervisning[59]. Det skal nævnes, at Marta var unødigt distraheret af mange unødvendige opgaver og tynget af mange trivielle bekymringer; sådan var hendes disposition.
1955 162:8.3 As Martha busied herself with all these supposed duties, she was perturbed because Mary did nothing to help. Therefore she went to Jesus and said: “Master, do you not care that my sister has left me alone to do all of the serving? Will you not bid her to come and help me?” Jesus answered: “Martha, Martha, why are you always anxious about so many things and troubled by so many trifles? Only one thing is really worth while, and since Mary has chosen this good and needful part, I shall not take it away from her. But when will both of you learn to live as I have taught you: both serving in co-operation and both refreshing your souls in unison? Can you not learn that there is a time for everything—that the lesser matters of life should give way before the greater things of the heavenly kingdom?”
2015 162:8.3 Mens Marta beskæftigede sig med alle disse formodede pligter, forstyrrede det hende, at Maria intet gjorde for at hjælpe. Derfor gik hun til Jesus og sagde: "Mester, er du ligeglad med, at min søster har ladet mig alene for at arrangere aftensmad? Kan du ikke bede hende om at komme og hjælpe mig?" Jesus svarede: "Marta, Marta, hvorfor er du altid bekymret for så meget og plaget af så mange småting? Kun én ting er virkelig vigtigt, og da Maria har valgt denne gode og nødvendig del, vil jeg ikke tage det fra hende. Men hvornår vil I begge lære at leve, som jeg har lært jer: at tjene i samarbejde og begge genopfriske jeres sjæle i fællesskab? Kan du ikke lære, at der er en tid til alt - at de mindre ting i livet bør vige for Himmelrigets større ting?”[60]
9. AT BETHLEHEM WITH ABNER
9. I BETLEHEM HOS ABNER
1955 162:9.1 Throughout the week that followed the feast of tabernacles, scores of believers forgathered at Bethany and received instruction from the twelve apostles. The Sanhedrin made no effort to molest these gatherings since Jesus was not present; he was throughout this time working with Abner and his associates in Bethlehem. The day following the close of the feast, Jesus had departed for Bethany, and he did not again teach in the temple during this visit to Jerusalem.
2015 162:9.1 I løbet af ugen efter løvhyttefesten samledes snesevis af troende i Betania og modtog undervisning fra de tolv apostle. Jødernes råd gjort ingen forsøg for at forulempe disse møder, da Jesus ikke var til stede. Han arbejdede under hele denne tid sammen med Abner og hans medarbejdere i Betlehem. Dagen efter festens afslutning var Jesus taget til Betania, og han underviste ikke igen i templet under denne tur til Jerusalem.
1955 162:9.2 At this time, Abner was making his headquarters at Bethlehem, and from that center many workers had been sent to the cities of Judea and southern Samaria and even to Alexandria. Within a few days of his arrival, Jesus and Abner completed the arrangements for the consolidation of the work of the two groups of apostles.
2015 162:9.2 På dette tidspunkt, havde Abner sit hovedkvarter i Betlehem, og fra dette center var mange arbejdere blevet sendt til byerne i Judæa og sydlige Samaria og endda til Alexandria. Inden for få dage efter ankomsten af Jesus, afsluttede han sammen med Abner ordninger til at forlige de to apostlegruppers arbejde.
1955 162:9.3 Throughout his visit to the feast of tabernacles, Jesus had divided his time about equally between Bethany and Bethlehem. At Bethany he spent considerable time with his apostles; at Bethlehem he gave much instruction to Abner and the other former apostles of John. And it was this intimate contact that finally led them to believe in him. These former apostles of John the Baptist were influenced by the courage he displayed in his public teaching in Jerusalem as well as by the sympathetic understanding they experienced in his private teaching at Bethlehem. These influences finally and fully won over each of Abner’s associates to a wholehearted acceptance of the kingdom and all that such a step implied.
2015 162:9.3 Gennem hele sit besøg ved løvhyttefesten havde Jesus delt sin tid om ligeligt mellem Betania og Betlehem. I Betania brugte han megen tid med sine apostle. I Betlehem gav han Abner og de andre tidligere apostle til Johannes meget instruktion. Det var denne intim kontakt, som til sidst førte dem til at tro på ham. Disse tidligere apostle til Johannes Døberen var imponeret over det mod, som Jesus viste i hans offentlige undervisning i Jerusalem samt af den empatiske forståelse, de oplevede i hans private undervisning i Betlehem. Disse faktorer vandt endeligt og fuldstændigt hver og en af Abners medarbejdere til helhjertet at acceptere riget og alt som sådant et skridt indebar.
1955 162:9.4 Before leaving Bethlehem for the last time, the Master made arrangements for them all to join him in the united effort which was to precede the ending of his earth career in the flesh. It was agreed that Abner and his associates were to join Jesus and the twelve in the near future at Magadan Park.
2015 162:9.4 Før Mesteren for sidste gang forlod Betlehem, tilrettelagde han for dem at de alle skulle slutte sig til ham i den fælles indsats, der ville gå forud for hans afslutning af hans jordiske karriere i kødet. Det blev aftalt, at Abner og hans medarbejdere i den nærmeste fremtid, skulle slutte sig til Jesus og de tolv til Magadan Park.
1955 162:9.5 In accordance with this understanding, early in November Abner and his eleven fellows cast their lot with Jesus and the twelve and labored with them as one organization right on down to the crucifixion.
2015 162:9.5 I overensstemmelse med denne aftale forenede Abner og hans elleve kammerater deres skæbne med Jesus og de tolv i begyndelsen af november og arbejdede sammen med dem som én organisation helt frem til korsfæstelsen.
1955 162:9.6 In the latter part of October Jesus and the twelve withdrew from the immediate vicinity of Jerusalem. On Sunday, October 30, Jesus and his associates left the city of Ephraim, where he had been resting in seclusion for a few days, and, going by the west Jordan highway directly to Magadan Park, arrived late on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 2.
2015 162:9.6 I slutningen af oktober, trak Jesus og de tolv sig tilbage fra Jerusalems umiddelbare omgivelser. Søndagen den 30. oktober forlod Jesus og hans medarbejdere byen Efraim, hvor han havde ligget i afsondrethed i et par dage. De vandrede langs hovedvejen vest for Jordanfloden direkte til Magadan Park og ankom sent på eftermiddagen onsdag den 2. november.
1955 162:9.7 The apostles were greatly relieved to have the Master back on friendly soil; no more did they urge him to go up to Jerusalem to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom.
2015 162:9.7 Apostlene følte sig stærkt lettet over at have Mesteren tilbage på venlige jord. De opfordrede ham ikke længere til at gå op til Jerusalem for at forkynde evangeliet om riget.
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