Matthew 14 (MWE)

1Gene mobhago a mpalume Elode gubhapilikene ngani ja a Yeshu.At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

2Bhai, gubhaalugulilenje bhatumishi bhabho, “Bhenebha a Yowana bhabhatisha bhashiyuka, pabha mashili gabho ganatenda ilapo.”and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

3Pabha a Elode bhashinkwaakamula a Yowana, nikwatabha kuligelesha kwa ligongo lya a Elodia, akongobhabho a Pilipi, apwabho.Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

4Pabha a Yowana bhashinkwaalugulila a Elode “Nngabha alali mmwe kwaalomba bhene bhakongwebho!”because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

5A Elode bhashinkupinga kwaabhulaga a Yowana, ikabheje bhashikwaajogopanga bhandunji, pabha bhamumanyinji kuti, a Yowana ankulondola bha a Nnungu.Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

6Lyubha lya shikukuu sha bhelekwa kwabho a Elode, mwali jwabho a Elodia ashinkuina pa bhajeninji. A Elode guyaanonyele,On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod

7mpaka gubhalumbile kumpa mwalijo shoshowe shapinga juga.so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.

8Najwalakwe, akuno ajigenywe na akwabhe, gwashite, “Mmbe nnainope nshipeta, ntwe gwa a Yowana bhabhatisha.”Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

9A Elode gubhainjishe, ikabheje kwa ligongo lya lumbila kwabho na ga bhajeninji, gubhaamulishe apegwe.The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

10Bhai, a Elode gubhantumile mundu kuligelesha akaakate ntwe a Yowana.and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

11Ntwe gwabho guuishe guli nshiniya, gubhampele mwali jula, najwalakwe akwaapaga akwabhe.John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

12Bhaajiganywa bha a Yowana gubhaikengenenje, gubhatolilenje maiti gala, gubhashishilenje. Kungai gubhapite kwaabhalanjilanga a Yeshu.Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.

13A Yeshu bhakapilikaneje ngani ja a Yowanajo, gubhajabhwile pepala na ntumbwi, gubhapite kujika kwangali bhandu. Ikabheje bhandu gubhamumanyinji, gubhaakagwilenje na makongono kukoposhela mwiilambo yabhonji.When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.

14Bhai, bhakaisheje kumbwani gubhaluweni lugwinjili lwa bhandu, gubhaabhonelenje shiya, gubhaalamiyenje bhalwele bhabhonji.When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

15Ligulo, bhaajiganywa bhabho gubhaajendelenje gubhaalugulilenje, “Putuli pano pa anga na ligulo liishe. Bhai, mwaalajilanje bhandunji bhajendangane kushijiji bhakaiumilanje shalya.”When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

16A Yeshu gubhaalugulilenje, “Ikapinjikwa bhajendangane, mmanganyanji mwaapanganje shalya.”“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”

17Na bhalabhonji gubhaalugulilenje, “Jitukwete mikate nng'anope na yamaki ibhili.”“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

18A Yeshu gubhaalugulilenje, “Mmbanganje yowe akuno.”“Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.

19Gubhaamulishe bhandu bhatamangane mmanyai. Kungai a Yeshu gubhatolile mikate nng'ano jila na yamaki ibhili ila, gubhalolile kunnungu, gubhaatendele eja a Nnungu. Kungai gubhagebhenye mikate jila, gubhaapelenje bhaajiganywa bhabho, na bhalabhonji gubhaapelenje bhandunji.And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.

20Bhandu bhowe gubhalilenje, nijukuta. Kungai bhaajiganywa gubhakundikenyenje malepei gala, gubhagumbeyenje ikapu yaishoko likumi limo na ibhili.They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

21Bhandu bhalilenje bhala pubhalinginji bhanabhalume elupu nng'ano, gwangali kwabhalanganishiyanga bhanabhakongwe na bhana.About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.

22Shangupe, a Yeshu gubhaamulishenje bhaajiganywa bhabho bhakwelanje muntumbwi, bhalongolelanje jomboka litanda akuno bhalikwaalajilanga bhandunji.Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

23Bhakaalajilanjeje bhandunji, gubhakwelile kushitumbi jikape kujuga Nnungu. Lyene ligulolyo pubhaliji jikape kweneko,After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,

24na gene malangago ntumbwi gula pugwaliji tome pakati pakati litanda, ikabheje gwatendaga komwa na mabhimbili pabha mbungo jatendaga puga kopoka mmujo jabhonji.but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

25Shilo, tome na kumashelo, a Yeshu gubhaajendelenje bhaajiganywa bhalikwenda panani mashi.During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.

26Bhaajiganywa bhabho bhaakabhonanjeje bhalikwenda pantundu mashi gubhajogopenje kwa kaje, gubhashitenje, “Lioka!” Gubhajobhelenje bhalijogopanga.When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

27Shangupe, a Yeshu gubhabhelekete nabhonji, “Mwiilumanje ntima, ni nne. Nnajogopanje!”But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

28A Petili gubhaalugulile, “Mmakulungwa, ibhaga kweli mmwe, nnugulile nyiye kweneko pantundu mashi.”“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”

29A Yeshu gubhashite, “Ayaga, nnjiye.” A Petili gubhatulwishe muntumbwi mula gubhatandwibhe kwenda panani mashi, bhalikwaajendela a Yeshu.“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.

30Ikabheje bhakajibhoneje mbungo jila, bhakujogopaga, gubhatandwibhe titimila, gubhagutile nguto, “Mmakulungwa, nndapule!”But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31Penepo a Yeshu gubhagolweye nkono gwabho, gubhaakamwile nikwaalugulila, “Mmwe nkwete ngulupai jishoko! Pakuti mwangakulupalila malobhe gangu?”Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

32Kungai gubhakwelilenje muntumbwi mula, na mbungo jila jikupumulaga.And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.

33Bhowe bhalinginji muntumbwi mula guhaatindibhalilenje, bhalinkutinji, “Kweli mmwe ni Bhanabho a Nnungu.”Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

34Gubhajombokenje litanda, gubhaikengenenje kushilambo sha Geneshaleti.When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.

35Bhandunji bha kwekula bhakamumanyanjeje, gubhashumiyenje nganijo mmbali yowe. Bhai gubhaapeleshelenje a Yeshu bhalwelenji bhowe,And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him

36gubhaashondelesheyenje bhaalekanje bhaakwayanje nkali libhiniko lya ngubho jabho. Na bhowe bhaakwashiyenje gubhalamilenje.and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

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