Помазание Иисуса дорогим ароматическим маслом(A)

12 За шесть дней до Пасхи Иисус пришел в Вифанию, туда, где жил Лазарь, которого Он воскресил из мертвых. Здесь в честь Иисуса был устроен обед. Марфа накрывала на стол, и Лазарь вместе с другими гостями и Иисусом тоже возлежал у стола. Мария в это время взяла кувшин[a] чистого нардового[b] масла, которое стоило очень дорого, и вылила его на ноги Иисусу. Потом она стала вытирать Его ноги своими волосами. Весь дом наполнился ароматом масла. Иуда Искариот, один из учеников Иисуса, который впоследствии предал Его, возмутился:

– Почему было не продать это масло за триста динариев и не раздать деньги нищим?

Он говорил это не потому, что заботился о нищих, а потому, что был вор. Ему был доверен ящик с общими деньгами, и он брал из него на свои нужды.

– Оставь ее, – сказал Иисус, – она должна была сохранить этот бальзам на день Моего погребения. Нищие всегда будут с вами, а Я не всегда буду с вами.

Тем временем множество иудеев узнало, что Иисус там. Они пришли не только для того, чтобы увидеть Иисуса, но и посмотреть на Лазаря, которого Иисус воскресил из мертвых. 10 Первосвященники же решили убить и Лазаря, 11 потому что из-за него многие иудеи приходили к Иисусу и верили в Него.

Торжественный въезд в Иерусалим(B)

12 На следующий день многочисленная толпа, пришедшая на праздник, услышала о том, что Иисус идет в Иерусалим. 13 Люди взяли пальмовые ветви и вышли Ему навстречу с возгласами:

– Осанна![c] Благословен Тот,

Кто приходит во имя Господа![d]

Благословен Царь Израиля![e]

14 Иисус нашел молодого осла и сел на него, как об этом и написано:

15 «Не бойся, дочь Сиона!
    Вот идет Царь твой,
    сидя на молодом осле!»[f]

16 Вначале ученики Иисуса ничего не могли понять. Только после того, как Он был прославлен, они поняли, что сбылось написанное о Нем. 17 Люди, бывшие с Иисусом, когда Он вызвал Лазаря из могилы, воскресив его из мертвых, продолжали рассказывать об этом случае. 18 Потому и вышла встречать Иисуса целая толпа, что все хотели увидеть Человека, сотворившего такое знамение. 19 Фарисеи с досадой говорили друг другу:

– Ничего не помогает. Весь мир идет за Ним!

Иисус говорит о Своей смерти

20 Среди пришедших на праздник для поклонения было несколько греков. 21 Они подошли к Филиппу, ученику Иисуса, который был родом из Вифсаиды в Галилее, и попросили:

– Господин, мы бы хотели увидеть Иисуса.

22 Филипп пошел к Андрею, и они вдвоем подошли и сказали об этом Иисусу. 23 Иисус ответил:

– Настал час прославиться Сыну Человеческому. 24 Говорю вам истину: если пшеничное зерно не упадет в землю и не умрет, то оно останется одним зерном. Если же оно умрет, то из него произойдет много зерен. 25 Тот, кто любит свою жизнь, тот потеряет ее, но кто возненавидит свою жизнь в этом мире, тот сохранит ее для вечной жизни. 26 Тот, кто служит Мне, должен и следовать за Мной. И где Я, там будет и Мой слуга. И Отец Мой прославит того, кто служит Мне.

27 Сейчас Моя душа взволнована. Что Я могу сказать? Сказать ли: «Отец, избавь Меня от этого часа»? Но ведь для этого часа Я и пришел! 28 Отец, прославь Свое имя!

И с небес раздался голос:

– Прославил и еще прославлю!

29 Народ, который там стоял и слышал, говорил, что это гром, но некоторые утверждали, что это ангел говорил с Ним. 30 Иисус сказал:

– Этот голос был не для Меня, а для вас. 31 Теперь настало время суда для мира, и князь этого мира будет изгнан вон. 32 Но когда Я буду поднят от земли, Я всех привлеку к Себе.

33 Это Он сказал, давая им понять, какой смертью Он умрет. 34 Толпа ответила Ему:

– Мы слышали из Закона, что Христос вечно жив[g]. Как же Ты можешь говорить, что «Сын Человеческий будет поднят»? Кто Этот Сын Человеческий?

35 Тогда Иисус сказал им:

– Еще совсем недолго Свет будет с вами. Ходите, пока есть Свет, чтобы вас не покрыла тьма. А тот, кто ходит во тьме, не знает, куда он идет. 36 Верьте в Свет, пока Свет есть, чтобы вам стать сынами Света.

Закончив говорить, Иисус ушел и скрылся от них.

Многие не верят в Иисуса

37 Даже после того как Иисус сотворил перед ними столько знамений, они не верили в Него 38 Так исполнились слова пророка Исаии:

«Господи, кто поверил слышанному от нас,
    и кому открылась мышца Господня?»[h]

39 Они потому не могли верить, что, как еще сказал Исаия:

40 «Он ослепил их глаза
    и ожесточил их сердца,
чтобы они не увидели глазами,
    не поняли сердцами
и не обратились, чтобы Я их исцелил»[i].

41 Исаия сказал это потому, что он видел Его славу и говорил о Нем[j].

42 Впрочем даже среди начальников многие поверили в Иисуса, хотя из боязни перед фарисеями и перед тем, что их отлучат от синагоги, они не говорили о своей вере. 43 Похвала людей была для них дороже одобрения Бога.

Иисус обобщает суть Своей вести

44 Иисус воскликнул:

– Когда человек верит в Меня, он верит не только в Меня, но и в Пославшего Меня. 45 Когда он смотрит на Меня, он видит Того, Кто послал Меня. 46 Я – свет, и Я пришел в мир, чтобы никто из тех, кто верит в Меня, не остался во тьме.

47 Я не сужу того, кто слушает Мои слова, но не делает того, что Я говорю. Ведь Я пришел не судить мир, а спасти его. 48 Для того, кто отвергает Меня и не принимает Моих слов, есть судья; Мое слово будет судить его в последний День. 49 Я ведь не от Себя говорил, но Отец, Который послал Меня, повелел Мне, что говорить и как говорить. 50 Я знаю, что Его заповедь – это вечная жизнь. Поэтому то, что говорю, Я говорю так, как сказал Мне Отец.

Footnotes

  1. 12:3 Кувшин – мера масла, которая обозначена в оригинале, в нашем измерении примерно равна 330 граммам.
  2. 12:3 Нард – ароматическая жидкость, получаемая из определенного растения, которое произрастает только в Индии, на Гималаях, и поэтому доставка делала нард дорогостоящим товаром. Нард смешивали с другими веществами и продавали в алебастровых кувшинах в виде масла, мази или нардовой воды.
  3. 12:13 Осанна – «Спаси нас» – выражение, ставшее возгласом хвалы.
  4. 12:13 Пс. 117:25, 26.
  5. 12:13 Называя Иисуса «Тот, Кто приходит во имя Господа» и «Царь Израиля», народ наделяет Его титулами Мессии.
  6. 12:15 Зах. 9:9. Иисус въехал в Иерусалим на осле, как миролюбивый и смиренный царь, а не на боевом коне с мечом, как это делали цари того времени.
  7. 12:34 См. Пс. 88:37-38; Ис. 9:6-7; Иез. 37:25; Дан. 7:13-14.
  8. 12:38 Ис. 53:1.
  9. 12:40 Ис. 6:10.
  10. 12:41 См. Ис. 6:1-3.

12 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.

Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,

Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;

11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,

15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.

16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.

34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

The Anointing at Bethany(A)

12 Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, (B)where Lazarus was [a]who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. (C)There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. Then (D)Mary took a pound of very costly oil of (E)spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.

But one of His disciples, (F)Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for [b]three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and (G)had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.

But Jesus said, “Let her alone; [c]she has kept this for the day of My burial. For (H)the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always.”

The Plot to Kill Lazarus

Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, (I)whom He had raised from the dead. 10 (J)But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, 11 (K)because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.

The Triumphal Entry(L)

12 (M)The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out:

“Hosanna!
(N)‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’
The King of Israel!”

14 (O)Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written:

15 “Fear(P) not, daughter of Zion;
Behold, your King is coming,
Sitting on a donkey’s colt.”

16 (Q)His disciples did not understand these things at first; (R)but when Jesus was glorified, (S)then they remembered that these things were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him.

17 Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness. 18 (T)For this reason the people also met Him, because they heard that He had done this sign. 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, (U)“You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him!”

The Fruitful Grain of Wheat

20 Now there (V)were certain Greeks among those (W)who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, (X)who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”

22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus.

23 But Jesus answered them, saying, (Y)“The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. 24 Most assuredly, I say to you, (Z)unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much [d]grain. 25 (AA)He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 If anyone serves Me, let him (AB)follow Me; and (AC)where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.

Jesus Predicts His Death on the Cross

27 (AD)“Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? (AE)But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify Your name.”

(AF)Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.”

29 Therefore the people who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to Him.”

30 Jesus answered and said, (AG)“This voice did not come because of Me, but for your sake. 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now (AH)the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 And I, (AI)if I am [e]lifted up from the earth, will draw (AJ)all peoples to Myself.” 33 (AK)This He said, signifying by what death He would die.

34 The people answered Him, (AL)“We have heard from the law that the Christ remains forever; and how can You say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man?”

35 Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer (AM)the light is with you. (AN)Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; (AO)he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become (AP)sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and (AQ)was hidden from them.

Who Has Believed Our Report?

37 But although He had done so many (AR)signs before them, they did not believe in Him, 38 that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke:

(AS)“Lord, who has believed our report?
And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”

39 Therefore they could not believe, because Isaiah said again:

40 “He(AT) has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts,
(AU)Lest they should see with their eyes,
Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn,
So that I should heal them.”

41 (AV)These things Isaiah said [f]when he saw His glory and spoke of Him.

Walk in the Light

42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but (AW)because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 (AX)for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

44 Then Jesus cried out and said, (AY)“He who believes in Me, (AZ)believes not in Me (BA)but in Him who sent Me. 45 And (BB)he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me. 46 (BC)I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. 47 And if anyone hears My words and does not [g]believe, (BD)I do not judge him; for (BE)I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. 48 (BF)He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him—(BG)the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. 49 For (BH)I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, (BI)what I should say and what I should speak. 50 And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I (BJ)speak.”

Footnotes

  1. John 12:1 NU omits who had been dead
  2. John 12:5 About one year’s wages for a worker
  3. John 12:7 NU that she may keep
  4. John 12:24 Lit. fruit
  5. John 12:32 Crucified
  6. John 12:41 NU because
  7. John 12:47 NU keep them