Matthew 26 (MWE)

1A Yeshu bhakamaliyeje bheleketa gowego, gubhaabhalanjilenje bhaajiganywa bhabho,When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples,

2“Mmumanyinji gapitaga mobha gabhili shipinga pagwa shikukuu sha Pashaka na Mwana juka Mundu apinga tendebhukwa shaakomelwe munshalabha.”“You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

3Gene mobhago bhakulungwanji bhaabhishila na bhanangulungwa bha bhandunji gubhaimenenje pamo nnyumba ja a Kayapa, bhaaliji Bhakulungwa Bhabhishila.At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

4Gubhabheleketenje shibhatendanje bhuli, nkupinga bhaakamulanje a Yeshu kwa unami bhaabhulaganje.and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.

5Ikabheje gubhashitenje lyenelyo linatendeshe mobha ga shikukuu, jinakoposhela nnjasha ku bhandu.“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

6A Yeshu pubhaliji ku Bhetania kunngwabho a Shimoni bhaakwete mangundula bhukala,While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,

7bhakongwe bhamo bhaakwete shupa sha alabhashita sha mauta ga nunjila ga mmbiya yaigwinji, gubhaaishile pubhaalyaga shalya pala, gubhaajitile mauta gala muntwe.a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.

8Bhaajiganywa bhabho bhakabhonanjeje genego guyaashimilenje, gubhashitenje, “Kwa nndi jonanganya nnei?When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?

9Pabha aga mautaga gakaushiwe kwa mmbiya yaigwinji na elayo nipegwa bhalaganga.”This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

10A Yeshu gubhaimanyi ng'aniyo yabhonji, gubhaabhalanjilenje, “Pakuti nnakwaabhuyanga bhakongwebha? Pabha bhenebha bhashindendela shindu sha mmbone.Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

11Bhalaganga nni nabhonji mobha gowe, ikabheje nne ngabha na mmanganya mobha gowe.The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.

12Abha bhakongwebha bhashinyitila mauta nkupinga mika tayali kwa mashiko gangu.By pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial.

13Kweli ngunakummalanjilanga, kila pushijilunguywe Ngani ja Mboneji pa shilambolyo, shene shibhatendile bhakongweshi, shipinga lunguywa nkwaakumbushila.”Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”

14Kungai, a Yuda Ishikaliote, jumo munkumbi gwa likumi limo na bhabhili bhala, gubhaajendelenje bhakulungwanji bhaabhishila,Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests

15gubhashite, “Shimmbanganje nndi ninkamuyangaga a Yeshu?” Gubhaabhalanganishiyenje mmbiya makumi gatatu.and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.

16Tandubhila penepo a Yuda bhatendaga loleya shanabhuli shibhaatendebhushe a Yeshu.So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

17Lyubha lya tandubha shikukuu sha mikate jangatagwa ngedule, bhaajiganywa bhabho gubhaajendelenje a Yeshu nikwaabhuya, “Kwei kunkupinga tukakolokoye shalya sha Pashaka?”On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”

18A Yeshu gubhaajangwilenje, “Nnjendangane kunjini kuka mundu jumo, nkammalanjilanje, Bhaajiganya bhashite, ‘Malanga gangu gubhang'agulile a Nnungu gabhandishile. Kunngwenu mbinga lila Pashaka na bhaajiganywa bhangu.’ ”He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’”

19Bhaajiganywa gubhatendilenje malinga shibhalugulilwenje na a Yeshu, gubhakolokoyenje Pashaka.So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

20Likaisheje ligulo, a Yeshu gubhatemi nkulya shalya na bhaajiganywa bhabho likumi limo na bhabhili bhala.When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.

21Bhalinginji nkulya, a Yeshu gubhashite, “Kweli ngunakummalanjilanga, jumo jwenunji apinga ndendebhuka.”And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

22Bhaajiganywa gubhainjikenje kwa kaje, jumo jumo gubhatandubhenje kwaabhuya, “Mmakulungwa! Bhuli, nne?”They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”

23A Yeshu gubhajangwile, “Shapambe pamo na nne mmakuli ni apinga ndendebhuka.Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.

24Mwana juka Mundu anakwenda malinga Majandiko shigaataya, ikabheje ole gwakwe apinga kuntendebhuka Mwana juka Mundu! Mbaya jwene mundujo akanabhelekwe.”The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

25A Yuda bhapinjile kwaatendebhuka, gubhaabhushiye, “Mmajiganya! Bhuli, nne?” A Yeshu gubhaajangwile, “Mmwe mmelekete.”Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”

26Bhalinginji nkulya, a Yeshu gubhatolile nkate, gubhatendile eja kwa a Nnungu, gubhagebhenye, gubhaapelenje bhaajiganywa bhabho bhalinkuti, “Ntolanje nniyanganje, sheshino shiilu shangu.”While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”

27Kungai gubhatolile shikombe, gubhatendile eja kwa a Nnungu, gubhaapelenje bhalinkuti, “Mpapilanje mmowe,Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.

28pabha jejino minyai jangu jikong'ondela malagano, jijitika kwa ligongo lya bhandu, nkupinga bhaleshelelwanje yambi yabhonji.This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

29Ikabheje ngunakunnugulilanga, ngapapila kabhili divai ja shabhibhu mpaka lyubha pushimbapile divai ja ambi na mmanganya Muupalume gwa Atati.”I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

30Bhakajimbanjeje lwimbo, gubhashoshilenje, gubhapitengene ku shitumbi sha Misheituni.And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

31Kungai a Yeshu gubhaabhalanjilenje, “Shilo sha lelo, mmowe shinngananje nineka, pabha ishijandikwa kuti, ‘Shininkome nkushunga, na ngondolo shiipwilingane.’Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

32Ikabheje nyukaga shininnongolelanje kwenda ku Galilaya.”But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

33A Petili gubhaabhalanjile a Yeshu, “Nkali bhowe bhalekangaga kunkulupalila nikummutuka, nne ngammutuka.”Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”

34A Yeshu gubhaabhalanjile a Petili, “Kweli ngunakummalanjila, shilo sha lelo lipongo akanabhe kongobhela shinngane patatu.”“Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

35A Petili gubhaabhalanjile, “Nkali ipinjikwaga kuwa pamo na mmwe, ngu ngankana.” Bhaajiganywa bhananji bhala gubhabheleketenje nneyo peyo.Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

36Kungai a Yeshu gubhapite nabhonji ku bhushitani ja Getishemane, gubhaabhalanjilenje bhaajiganywa bhabho, “Ntamangane apano, nne naegejela mmujo kukwaajuga a Nnungu.”Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

37Gubhaatolile a Petili na bhana bhabhili bha a Shebhedayo, gubhatandwibhe kuinjika na tenguka.He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

38Gubhaabhalanjilenje bhaajiganywa bhabho, “Ntima gwangu gushiinjika tome nawa, ntamangane apano, nsheyanje pamo na nne.”Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

39Bhai, gubhapite mmujo kashoko, gubhagwile namanguku, gubhajujile, bhalinkuti, “Atati, itendekaga ai mbotekoi inambate, ikabheje nngabha malinga shinguti pinga nne, ikabheje malinga shinkupinga mmwe.”Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

40Gubhaajendelenje bhaajiganywa bhala, gubhaimenenje bhagonilenje. Gubhaalugulile a Petili, “Pakuti mwangasheyanga na nne kapela shaa jimo?Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.

41Nsheyanje nkujuga, nkupinga nnalingwanga. Ntima unapinga, ikabheje shiilu shangali mashili.”“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

42Gubhapite gwabhili kukwaajuga a Nnungu bhalinkuti, “Atati, ikatendeshe ai mbotekoi kupita gwangali mmbata, bhai inkupinga itendeshe.”A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”

43Gubhaajendelenje kabhili bhaajiganywa bhala, gubhaimenenje bhagonilenje, pabha bhashinkutopelwanga na lugono.And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

44Bhai, gubhaaleshilenje, nigubhapite kukwaajuga a Nnungu gwatatu kwa malobhe gala pegala.So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.

45Kungai gubhaajendelenje bhaajiganywa bhala, gubhaalugulilenje, “Bhuli nnagonangape na pumulila? Nnolanje! Malanga gaishe, Mwana juka Mundu apinga kamuywa mmakono ga bhakwetenje yambi.Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

46Nnjumukanje tujabhule! Nnolanje, andendebhuka jula abhandishile.”Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”

47Bhai, a Yeshu pubhaaliji nkubheleketa nabhonji, shangupe gubhaishe a Yuda, bha munkumbi gwa likumi limo na bhabhili bhala. Bhali bhalongene nabhonji likundi likulungwa lya bhandunji, bhali bhajigelenje mapanga na ndonga, bhatumilwenje na bhakulungwanji bhaabhishila na bhanangulungwa bha bhandunji.While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48Na bhaatendebhwishe a Yeshu bhala bhashinkwaapanganga bhandunji shilangulo bhalinkuti, “Bhene bhushinaajambatebho mwaakamulanje.”Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”

49Bhai a Yuda gubhaajendele a Yeshu, bhalinkuti, “Ngunakunkomaya, Mmaajiganya!” Gubhaajembete.Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

50A Yeshu gubhaabhalanjile, “Ambwiga ntende shinng'ishile.” Bhandunji bhala gubhaikengene, gubhaakamwilenje a Yeshu nikwaatabha.“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

51Jumo munkumbi gwa bhalinginji na a Yeshu bhala akugoloyaga nkono gwakwe, gwaolomwele upanga gwankomile ntumishi jwa Bhakulungwa Bhaabhishila, gwankatile likutu.At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

52A Yeshu gubhammalanjile, “Bhika upanga gwako nnigonelo lyakwe, pabha jojowe abhulaga na upanga shabhulagwe na upanga.“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

53Bhuli, nkakumumanyanga kuti ngakombwele kwaajuga Atati, nabhalabho shangupe bhakambeleshele makundi gamakulu makulu likumi limo na bhabhili ga malaika?Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

54Ikabheje pushigamalile bhuli Majandiko gataya kuti inapinjikwa kubha nneyo?”But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

55Gene malangago a Yeshu gubhaabhalanjilenje likundi lya bhandunji lila, “Bhuli, nshikwiya ngamulanga nninginji na mapanga na ndonga mbuti nankupokonyola? Mobha gowe munaliji nniekalu nilijiganya mwangangamulanga.At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.

56Ikabheje gowega gashitendeka nkupinga gamalile majandiko ga ashinkulondola bha a Nnungu.” Penepo bhaajiganywa bhowe gubhaaleshilenje, nigubhabhutukenje.But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

57Bhai, bhandunji bhaakamwilenje a Yeshu bhala gubhaapelekenje kumui kwa a Kayapa, Bhakulungwa Bhaabhishila, kubhaimenenje bhaajiganya bha Shalia ja a Musha na bhanangulungwa.Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.

58A Petili gubhaakagwile nnyuma mpaka kulugwani lwa Bhakulungwa Bhabhishila, gubhajinjile nkati gubhatemi pamo na bhalinda, nkupinga bhalole shipinga koposhela.But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.

59Bhai, bhakulungwanji bhaabhishila na bhalukumbi bhowe gubhaloleyenje ukong'ondelo gwa unami nkupinga bhaabhulaganje a Yeshu,Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

60ikabheje gubhalepelenje, nkali bhapalinji bhaakong'ondela bhabhagwinji bha unami. Kungai gubhaikengene bhakong'ondela bhabhili,But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward

61nigubhashitenje, “Bhenebha bhashinkubheleketa, ‘Ngunakombola kulibhomola Liekalu lya a Nnungu nikulishenga kabhili kwa mobha gatatu.’ ”and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

62Bhakulungwa Bhabhishila gubhajimi gubhaabhalanjile a Yeshu, “Bhuli, nkaajangula? Ibhakunkong'ondelanga nndi bhandunjibha?”So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

63Ikabheje a Yeshu bhangaajangula. Bhakulungwa Bhaabhishila gubhaabhalanjile, “Nnumbile kwa lina lya a Nnungu bhakwete gumi na ntubhalanjile monaga mmwe ni a Kilishitu, Bhanabhabho a Nnungu!”But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

64A Yeshu gubhaalugulile, “Mmwe ni nkubheleketa! Ikabheje ngunakummalanjilanga, tandubhila nnaino, shimummonanje Mwana juka Mundu atemi nkono nnilo gwa Bhakulungwa Bhakwete Mashili, alikwiya mmaunde ga kunnungu.”“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

65Penepo Bhakulungwa Bhaabhishila gubhapapwile nngubho yabho gubhashite, “Bhashikupulu! Tunapinga bhaakong'ondela kabhili? Mpilikenenje shibhashite kupulu.At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.

66Nkubhonanga bhuli mmanganya?” Gubhaajangwilenje, “Inapinjikwa bhabhulagwe!”What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.

67Kungai gubhaaunilenje mata kumeyo, gubhaakomilenje ubha na bhana gubhaakomilenje mapapa,Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him

68bhalinkutinji “Mmwe a Kilishitu, bhai ntulondolele gani ankomile!”and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”

69A Petili pubhaliji bhatemi palanga lugwani, bhai, ntumishi jumo jwankongwe jwa Bhakulungwa Bhaabhishila akwaajendelaga, nigwashite, “Mmwe pumwaliji pamo na a Yeshu bha ku Galilaya.”Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said.

70A Petili gubhakanile pa lugwinjili lwa bhowe gubhashite, “Ngakushimanya nkali shinkubheleketa.”But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”

71Nabhalabho bhalikopoka pa nnango gwa lugwani, ntumishi juna jwankongwe gwabhabhweni, akwaalugulilangaga bhalinginji pepala bhala alinkuti, “Abha pubhaliji pamo na a Yeshu Bhanashaleti.”When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

72Ikabheje a Petili gubhakanile kabhili bhalilumbila, “Ngakummanya aju munduju.”And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”

73Kungai, bhandunji bhalinginji pepala gubhaajendelenje a Petili, gubhaabhalanjilenje, “Kweli mmwe nkumbi gumo, nkali kubheleketa kwenu kunakummanyiya.”After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”

74Penepo a Petili gubhatandwibhe kwiilosha na lumbila bhalinkuti, “Ngakummanya aju munduju!” Shangupe lipongo likukongobhelaga.At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed.

75A Petili gubhakumbushile malobhe gubhabhalanjilwe na a Yeshu, “Lipongo akanabhe kongobhela, shinngane patatu.” Bhai, gubhakopweshe palanga, gubhagutile kwa kaje.Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.

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