百夫長的信心

當耶穌向民眾[a]說完了這一切話[b],就進了迦百農 有個百夫長所重視的奴僕病得快要死了。 百夫長聽說了耶穌的事,就託幾個猶太人的長老到耶穌那裡,求耶穌來救他的奴僕。 他們來到耶穌那裡,殷切地求他說:「這人配得你的幫助, 因為他愛我們的同胞,還為我們建了會堂。」 於是耶穌與他們一起去了。當耶穌離他家不遠的時候,百夫長又託了幾個朋友來對耶穌說:「主啊,不用麻煩了,我實在不配請你進我家, 我自己也覺得不配到你那裡去。只要你說一句話,我的僕人就會痊癒的。 事實上,我也被放在人的權下,也有士兵在我之下。我對這個說『去』,他就去;對那個說『來』,他就來;對我的奴僕說『做這事』,他就去做。」

耶穌聽了這些話,十分感慨,轉過身來對跟隨他的那群人說:「我告訴你們:在以色列我沒有見過這麼大的信心[c]。」 10 那些受託的人回到家裡時,發現那[d]奴僕已經痊癒了。

寡婦之子復活

11 第二天,耶穌往一個叫做拿因的城去,他的[e]門徒們和一大群人也與他同行。 12 當他接近城門口的時候,看哪,有一個死人被抬出來了。這人是獨生兒子,他的母親又是寡婦。一大群城裡的人陪著她。 13 主看見那寡婦,就對她動了憐憫之心,向她說:「不要哭了!」 14 於是耶穌上前去,按著棺架,抬棺架的人就停住了。耶穌說:「年輕人,我吩咐你起來!」

15 那死人就坐了起來,開始說話。耶穌把他交給他的母親。 16 每個人敬畏不已,就不住地榮耀神,說:「我們中間興起了一位偉大的先知!」又說:「神臨到[f]他的子民了!」 17 於是有關耶穌的這消息傳遍了整個猶太和周圍所有的地區。

論施洗約翰

18 約翰的門徒們把這一切事都告訴了約翰。他就叫來他的兩個門徒, 19 派他們到主[g]那裡去問:「將要來的那一位就是你嗎?還是我們應該等候另一位呢?」

20 那兩個人來到耶穌那裡,說:「施洗者[h]約翰派我們來問你:『將要來的那一位就是你嗎?還是我們應該等候另一位呢?』」

21 就在那[i]時候,耶穌治癒了許多有疾病的、有苦痛的、被邪靈附著的人,又施恩給許多瞎眼的使他們能看見。 22 於是耶穌[j]回答那兩個人,說:「你們去把所看見、所聽見的告訴約翰,就是:瞎眼的得以看見,瘸腿的行走,痲瘋病人被潔淨,耳聾的聽見,死人得以復活,窮人得以聽到福音。 23 凡不因我被絆倒[k]的人,就蒙福了。」 24 約翰的使者離開了,耶穌就開始對眾人談起約翰,說:「你們曾經到曠野去,是要觀看什麼呢?一根被風吹動的蘆葦嗎? 25 你們出去,究竟是要看什麼呢?一個身穿細軟衣服的人嗎?看哪,那些穿華麗衣服、生活放蕩的人在王宮裡。 26 你們出去,究竟是要看什麼呢?一位先知嗎?是的,我告訴你們:他比先知還大。 27 他就是經上記載的那個人:

『看哪,我要差派我的使者在你前頭,
他要在你之前預備你的道[l]。』[m]

28 「我告訴你們:在女人所生的人中,沒有一個[n]約翰[o]更大的;然而在神的國裡,再小的也比約翰更大。」

29 所有已經受過約翰洗禮的民眾和稅吏,聽了這話,都承認神是義的; 30 而沒有受過他洗禮的法利賽人和律法師們,就棄絕了神對他們的計劃。

麻木的世代

31 主又說:[p]「我要把這世代的人比做什麼呢?他們好比什麼呢? 32 他們就好比:孩子們坐在街市上,彼此呼叫,說:

『我們為你們吹笛,
你們卻不跳舞;
我們唱哀歌,
你們也不哭泣。』

33 「因為施洗者[q]約翰來了,不吃餅,也不喝酒,你們就說:『他有鬼魔附身!』 34 人子來了,也吃也喝,你們就說:『看,這個貪食好酒的人!稅吏和罪人的朋友!』 35 然而,智慧是憑著智慧的眾兒女被證明為義的。」

赦免多愛就多

36 有一個法利賽人請耶穌與他一起吃飯,耶穌就進到那法利賽人的家裡坐席。 37 當時,城裡有一個女人,是個罪人,她知道耶穌在那法利賽人家裡坐席,就拿著一個盛了香液的玉瓶來。 38 她站在耶穌後面,在他的腳邊哭泣,開始用淚水沾濕耶穌的腳,再用自己的頭髮擦乾,又親吻他的腳,用香液膏抹。

39 那邀請耶穌的法利賽人看見了,心裡說:「這個人如果是先知,就會知道摸他的是誰,是個什麼樣的女人,因為她是個罪人。」

40 耶穌對他說:西門,我有話要對你說。」

西門說:「老師,請說。」

41 「有一個債主有兩個欠債人。一個欠五百個銀幣[r],另一個欠五十個銀幣。 42 他們無力償還,債主就免了他們兩個人的債。那麼,你說[s]他們哪一個會更愛那債主呢?」

43 西門回答說:「我想是債主免債更多的那一個。」

耶穌說:「你判斷得對。」 44 於是,他轉向那女人,對西門說:「你看見這個女人嗎?我進了你的家,你沒有給我水洗腳,但她卻用淚水沾濕我的腳,又用她的頭髮擦乾。 45 你沒有向我行親吻禮,而她從我進來的時候起,就不停地親我的腳。 46 你沒有用油來膏抹我的頭,她卻用香液膏抹我的腳。 47 故此,我告訴你:她的罪孽被赦免得多,所以[t]她愛得多;而那被赦免少的,就愛得少。」 48 接著,耶穌對那女人說:「你的罪孽已經被赦免了。」

49 那些與他一同坐席的人就心裡想:「這個人是誰,竟然赦免罪?」

50 但耶穌對那女人說:「你的信救了你,平平安安地去吧。」

Footnotes

  1. 路加福音 7:1 向民眾——原文直譯「向民眾耳中」。
  2. 路加福音 7:1 這一切話——原文直譯「他所有的話」。
  3. 路加福音 7:9 信心——指「對耶穌的信心」。
  4. 路加福音 7:10 有古抄本附「患病的」。
  5. 路加福音 7:11 有古抄本附「許多」。
  6. 路加福音 7:16 臨到——或譯作「照顧」。
  7. 路加福音 7:19 主——有古抄本作「耶穌」。
  8. 路加福音 7:20 施洗——或譯作「施浸」。
  9. 路加福音 7:21 那——有古抄本作「同一個」。
  10. 路加福音 7:22 耶穌——有古抄本作「他」。
  11. 路加福音 7:23 被絆倒——或譯作「放棄信仰」。
  12. 路加福音 7:27 道——或譯作「路」。
  13. 路加福音 7:27 《瑪拉基書》3:1。
  14. 路加福音 7:28 有古抄本附「先知」。
  15. 路加福音 7:28 約翰——有古抄本作「施洗者約翰」。
  16. 路加福音 7:31 有古抄本沒有「主又說:」。
  17. 路加福音 7:33 施洗——或譯作「施浸」。
  18. 路加福音 7:41 五百個銀幣——原文為「500得拿利」。1得拿利=約1日工資的羅馬銀幣。
  19. 路加福音 7:42 有古抄本沒有「你說」。
  20. 路加福音 7:47 所以——或譯作「因為」。

耶稣治愈军官的仆人

耶稣讲完了他想说的话,就到迦百农去了。 那里有个罗马军官,他的仆人病得奄奄一息了,这个军官很器重这个仆人。 所以,当他听到有关耶稣的消息时,便派了几个年长的犹太首领去见他,请求他前来救他仆人的性命。 他们见到耶稣时,就迫切地恳求道∶“这个人值得你的帮助, 因为他爱护我们人民,还为我们建了会堂。”

耶稣便和他们一同前往,当耶稣走到他家附近时,军官又派他的朋友们对耶稣说∶“主啊,请不必劳驾到我家里来,因为我不配请你进我家, 这也是为什么我没有冒昧地来见你的原因,但是,您只要吩咐一声,我的仆人就会得到治愈的。 因为我自己上有长官,下有士兵,如果我对这个士兵说∶“离开”,他就会离开;如果我对另一个说“过来”,他就会过来,如果我对我的奴仆说∶“你做这个,”他就会照办。”

耶稣听到这些话,非常惊讶,转身对跟随他的人群说∶“我告诉你们吧,甚至在以色列 [a],我都没有见过这样的信仰呢。” 10 那些被派去找耶稣的人回去时,发现那个仆人的病已经好了。

寡妇的儿子从死里复活

11 第二天,耶稣来到一个叫拿因的城镇。耶稣的门徒和一大群人跟随着他。 12 耶稣走到城门附近时,看见人们抬着一个死人从城里出来。死者是个寡妇的独生子。当时那个城里的很多人陪着寡妇为她的儿子送殡。 13 当主看到那个寡妇时,心里充满了怜悯,便对她说道∶“别哭了。” 14 然后,耶稣走上前去,用手摸着棺材。抬棺材的人停住了脚步。耶稣说道∶“年轻人,我吩咐你,起来!” 15 那个死人果真坐了起来,并且开始讲话。耶稣把他交还给了他的母亲。

16 众人都充满了敬畏,并且颂扬上帝说∶“伟大的先知在我们中间兴起了!”还说“上帝来帮助他的子民了!”

17 关于耶稣的消息传遍了犹太和附近的地区。

约翰派人去见耶稣

18 约翰的门徒把这些事告诉给了约翰。于是,约翰就叫来两个门徒, 19 派他们去问主∶“你是我们听说将要来临的那位吗,或者我们还是应该等待另一个人呢?”

20 于是,这些人来见耶稣,他们说道∶“施洗礼者约翰派我们来问你∶‘你是将要来临的那位吗,或者我们还是应该等待另一个人呢?’”

21 那时,耶稣治好了很多患有疾病、受尽折磨和被邪灵缠身的人,他还让很多盲人重见了光明。 22 所以,他回答约翰的门徒说∶“去把你们的所见所闻都告诉约翰吧:盲人获得视力,瘸子行走自如,麻风病人得到痊愈,聋子能听见,死去的人复活,穷苦人得到上帝的福音, 23 能够接受 [b]我的人会受到祝福!”

24 约翰派来的使者离开后,耶稣便向人们谈起有关约翰的事情∶“你们以前出去到旷野里去看什么?是看随风摇曳的野草 [c]吗? 25 不是?那么你们究竟出去看什么呢?是去看衣着华贵的人吗?当然不是,衣着华贵、生活奢侈的人都住在皇宫里。 26 那么你们出去看什么呢?是一位先知吗?是的,我告诉你们,你们看见的人不仅仅是一位先知! 27 《经》上关于他是这样记载的:

‘听着!在你之前,
我(上帝)要派出我的使者,
他将为你准备好道路。’ (A)

28 我告诉你们,人间出生的人没有一个比约翰更伟大,但是在上帝的王国里最渺小的人都比他伟大。”

29 (所有听了耶稣的话的人,甚至包括税吏们,都接受了约翰的洗礼,承认上帝的道是正确的。 30 但是,那些法利赛人和律法师却不接受洗礼,拒绝了上帝为他们的安排。) 31 “那么,我把这一代人比作什么人呢?他们像什么呢? 32 他们就像坐在集市上的一群孩子,彼此召唤着说:

‘我们为你们吹笛奏乐,
你们却不起舞;
我们唱葬歌,
你们却不哭泣。’

33 施洗礼者约翰来了,他既不吃平常的食物,也不喝酒,你们就说∶‘他被鬼缠身了,’ 34 人子来了,他又吃又喝,你们又说∶‘瞧瞧,这个人贪吃贪喝,和税吏和罪人交朋友。’ 35 但是,通过那些接受智慧的人,智慧被证实是正确的。”

法利赛人西门

36 有个法利赛人,邀请耶稣和他一起去吃饭,耶稣便去了他家,倚靠在桌边。 37 当地有一个女人,她是个罪人。当她得知耶稣在那个法利赛人家里吃饭时,就拿着一个装着香膏的雪花石瓶来到了这个法利赛人家里。 38 这个女人站在耶稣的身后,在耶稣的脚边哭泣着,她的泪水打湿了耶稣的脚,她就用自己的头发去擦,并吻耶稣的脚,还把香膏抹在他的脚上。 39 那个请客的法利赛人看到这个情景,不禁暗想:如果这个人是先知,那么他应该知道这个碰他的女人是哪一类人,也应该知道她是个罪人。

40 耶稣看出了他的心思,便对他说∶“西门,我有话要对你说。”

西门答道∶“老师,请讲。”

41 耶稣对他说∶“从前,有两个人同欠一个债主的债。其中一个人欠了五百块银币;另一个人欠了五十块银币。 42 因为这两个人都无力偿还,债主就慷慨地把他俩的债都免了。这样,你说他们两个人中,哪一个更爱这个债主?”

43 西门回答道∶“我想是那个获得宽恕多的人。”

耶稣说∶“你判断得对。” 44 然后,他又转向那女人,对西门说∶“你看见这个女人了吧?我进了你家,你并没有给我水洗脚,可是,这个女人却用她的泪水洗了我的脚,然后又用自己的头发去擦; 45 你没有用亲吻欢迎我,可这个女人从一进门就开始不停地亲吻我的脚; 46 你没有用油抹我的头,可她却用香膏抹我的脚。 47 因此,我告诉你,她的许多罪孽被宽恕了,因为她表现出了深厚的爱;得到宽恕少的人,爱心就少。”

48 耶稣又对那个女人说∶“你的罪被宽恕了!” 49 于是,那些和耶稣一起吃饭的人不免在心里暗想∶“这个竟能宽恕罪过的人是谁呢?”

50 但是耶稣却对那个女人说∶“你的信仰救了你,平平安安地走吧。”

Footnotes

  1. 路 加 福 音 7:9 以色列: 犹太民族。
  2. 路 加 福 音 7:23 接受: 直译为不被冒犯。
  3. 路 加 福 音 7:24 野草: 直译为芦苇,耶稣意指约翰并不软弱。

Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.

12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

29 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.

34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

35 But wisdom is justified of all her children.

36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.

37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.