Ebikolwa by’Abatume 28
Endagaano Enkadde nʼEndagaano Empya
Pawulo mu Merita
28 (A)Awo bwe twamala okutuuka obulungi ku lukalu ne tulyoka tutegeera nti tuli ku kizinga Merita. 2 Bannansi b’oku kizinga baatulaga ekisa kingi ekitali kya bulijjo, ne bakuma omuliro ne twota, kubanga obudde bwali bwa butiti nga n’enkuba etandise okutonnya. 3 Pawulo yali akuŋŋaanyizza akaganda k’obuku, naye yali akassa ku muliro, omusota ogw’obutwa ennyo ne guva mu buku obwo ne gweripa ku mukono gwe. 4 (B)Bwe baalaba ekintu ekireebeeta ku mukono gwa Pawulo ne bagambagana nti, “Ddala oyo mutemu. Newaakubadde ng’ennyanja yagiwonye, naye era omusango gukyamulondoola teguumuganye kulama!” 5 (C)Naye Pawulo omusota n’agukunkumulira mu muliro n’atabaako kabi konna. 6 (D)Abantu ne balindirira balabe bw’atandika okuzimba oba okugwa eri afiirewo, naye bwe baalindiririra ebbanga eddene nga tebamulabako kamogo, ne baddamu okwerowooza, ne bagamba nti, “Oyo katonda!”
7 Waaliwo ennimiro okuliraana n’olubalama lw’ennyanja we twali, nga ya Pabuliyo eyali omukulu w’ekizinga ekyo. Awo n’atwaniriza mu maka ge n’atusembeza n’atulabirira okumala ennaku ssatu. 8 (E)Mu kiseera ekyo kitaawe yali mulwadde omusujja ng’alimu ekiddukano ky’omusaayi. Pawulo n’agenda gy’ali n’amusabira, n’amussaako emikono n’amuwonya! 9 Ekyo bwe kyabaawo, n’abalwadde abalala bonna ku kizinga abaalina endwadde ne bajja gy’ali ne bawonyezebwa. 10 Ne batuwa ebirabo bingi, era ekiseera kyaffe eky’okusaabala ku nnyanja bwe kyatuuka, ne batuleetera ebintu bingi ku kyombo bye twali twetaaga okukozesa mu lugendo lwaffe.
Pawulo Atuuka mu Ruumi
11 (F)Oluvannyuma lw’emyezi esatu ne tulyoka tusitula. Twagendera mu kyombo eky’e Alegezanderiya ekiyitibwa Abooluganda Abalongo. Kyali kyewogomye awo ku kizinga okumala obudde bwonna olw’obutiti. 12 Ne tusooka okugoba mu Sirakusi, ne tumalawo ennaku ssatu. 13 Bwe twava awo ne twetooloola ne tutuuka e Regio. Oluvannyuma lw’olunaku lumu ne tujjirwa empewo eva obukiikaddyo bwa bugwanjuba, olunaku olwaddirira ne tutuuka e Putiyooli. 14 (G)Wano twasangawo abooluganda, ne batusaba tubeere nabo ennaku musanvu. Bwe twava awo ne tutuuka e Ruumi. 15 (H)Abooluganda abaali eyo bwe baawulira ebyatutuukako, ne bajja okutusisinkana mu Katale ka Apiya ne ku Bisulo Ebisatu. Pawulo bwe yabalaba ne yeebaza Katonda era n’aguma omwoyo.
Pawulo Abuulira mu Ruumi nga bw’akuumibwa
16 (I)Bwe twatuuka mu Ruumi Pawulo n’akkirizibwa okubeera yekka, kyokka ng’abeera n’omuserikale amukuuma. 17 (J)Awo nga wayiseewo ennaku ssatu, Pawulo n’ayita abakulembeze b’Abayudaaya. Bwe baakuŋŋaana n’ayogera nabo nti, “Abasajja baganda bange, Abayudaaya bankwatira bwereere mu Yerusaalemi, ne bampaayo mu Baruumi, so nga sirina ky’ensobezza ku bantu, wadde ku mpisa z’abajjajjaffe wadde obulombolombo. 18 (K)Abaruumi ne bampozesa, era ne baagala okunta, kubanga tebaalabawo musango gwe nzizizza gunsaanyiza kufa. 19 (L)Naye Abayudaaya bwe baagaana okukkiriza ensala eyo, ne mpalirizibwa okujulira ewa Kayisaali, newaakubadde nga saaliko kye mpawaabira bantu ba ggwanga lyange. 20 (M)Noolwekyo mbayise wano tumanyagane era twogeraganye. Olw’essuubi lya Isirayiri, kyenvudde nsibibwa n’olujegere luno.”
21 (N)Ne bamuddamu nti, “Tetufunanga ku bbaluwa ziva mu Buyudaaya nga zikwogerako, wadde baganda baffe okubaako bye batutegeeza ku ggwe nga bibi. 22 (O)Kyokka twagala okuwulira ebirowoozo byo ku kibiina ekyo, kubanga tumanyi nti buli wamu teriiyo gw’owulira ng’akyogerako bulungi.”
23 (P)Awo ne bategeka olunaku, era ku olwo abantu ne bajja bangi, mu kifo we yasulanga. N’abannyonnyola ng’ajulira obwakabaka bwa Katonda, n’abategeeza ku Yesu, nga byonna abyesigamya ku mateeka ga Musa ne ku bannabbi. Yatandika ku nkya n’amala akawungeezi. 24 (Q)Abamu ne bakkiriza bye yayogera, naye abalala ne batakkiriza. 25 Awo nga balemeddwa okukkiriziganya, Pawulo n’abasiibuza ebigambo bino nti, “Mwoyo Mutukuvu yali mutuufu bwe yayogera eri bajjajjammwe ng’ayita mu nnabbi Isaaya nti,
26 “ ‘Genda eri abantu bano obagambe nti,
Okuwulira muliwulira, naye temulitegeera
n’okulaba muliraba naye temulyetegereza.
27 (R)Kubanga omutima gw’abantu bano gugubye.
N’amatu gaabwe gazibikidde,
n’amaaso gaabwe gazibiridde.
Si kulwa nga balaba n’amaaso gaabwe,
ne bawulira n’amatu gaabwe,
ne bategeera n’emitima gyabwe,
ne bakyuka okudda gye ndi, ne mbawonya.’
28 (S)“Noolwekyo mumanye nti obulokozi obuva eri Katonda buweereddwa Abaamawanga era bajja kubuwuliriza.”
29 Pawulo bwe yamala okwogera ebyo, Abayudaaya ne bagenda nga bawakana nnyo bokka na bokka.
30 Awo Pawulo n’amala emyaka ebiri miramba ng’asula mu nnyumba ye gye yeepangisiza, era n’ayanirizanga buli eyajjanga okumulaba. 31 (T)N’abuuliranga obwakabaka bwa Katonda, era n’ayigirizanga ebigambo bya Mukama waffe Yesu Kristo mu lwatu nga tewali amuziyiza.
Acts 28
English Standard Version
Paul on Malta
28 After we were brought safely through, (A)we then learned that (B)the island was called Malta. 2 (C)The native people[a] showed us unusual (D)kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. 3 When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand. 4 When (E)the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, (F)“No doubt this man is a murderer. Though he has escaped from the sea, (G)Justice[b] has not allowed him to live.” 5 He, however, (H)shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm. 6 They were waiting for him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, (I)they changed their minds and (J)said that he was a god.
7 Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days. 8 It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and (K)prayed, and (L)putting his hands on him, healed him. 9 And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured. 10 They also honored us greatly,[c] and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.
Paul Arrives at Rome
11 After three months we set sail in (M)a ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods[d] as a figurehead. 12 Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. 13 And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. 14 There we found (N)brothers[e] and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome. 15 And (O)the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, (P)Paul thanked God and took courage. 16 And when we came into Rome, (Q)Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him.
Paul in Rome
17 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, (R)though I had done nothing against our people or (S)the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 When they had examined me, they (T)wished to set me at liberty, (U)because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. 19 But because the Jews objected, I was compelled (V)to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against (W)my nation. 20 For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is (X)because of (Y)the hope of Israel that I am wearing (Z)this (AA)chain.” 21 And they said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of (AB)the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you. 22 But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this (AC)sect we know that everywhere (AD)it is spoken against.”
23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening (AE)he expounded to them, testifying to (AF)the kingdom of God and (AG)trying to convince them about Jesus (AH)both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. 24 And (AI)some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. 25 And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: (AJ)“The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:
26 (AK)“‘Go to this people, and say,
(AL)“You will indeed hear but never understand,
and you will indeed see but never perceive.”
27 (AM)For this people's heart has grown dull,
and with their ears they can barely hear,
and their eyes they have closed;
lest they should see with their eyes
and hear with their ears
and understand with their heart
and (AN)turn, and I would heal them.’
28 Therefore let it be known to you that (AO)this (AP)salvation of God (AQ)has been sent to the Gentiles; (AR)they will listen.”[f]
30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense,[g] and (AS)welcomed all who came to him, 31 (AT)proclaiming (AU)the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ (AV)with all boldness and (AW)without hindrance.
Footnotes
- Acts 28:2 Greek barbaroi (that is, non–Greek speakers); also verse 4
- Acts 28:4 Or justice
- Acts 28:10 Greek honored us with many honors
- Acts 28:11 That is, the Greek gods Castor and Pollux
- Acts 28:14 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 15, 21
- Acts 28:28 Some manuscripts add verse 29: And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, having much dispute among themselves
- Acts 28:30 Or in his own hired dwelling
Acts 28
New International Version
Paul Ashore on Malta
28 Once safely on shore, we(A) found out that the island(B) was called Malta. 2 The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. 3 Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. 4 When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand,(C) they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed him to live.”(D) 5 But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.(E) 6 The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.(F)
7 There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days. 8 His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer,(G) placed his hands on him(H) and healed him.(I) 9 When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. 10 They honored us(J) in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.
Paul’s Arrival at Rome
11 After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island—it was an Alexandrian ship(K) with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux. 12 We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three days. 13 From there we set sail and arrived at Rhegium. The next day the south wind came up, and on the following day we reached Puteoli. 14 There we found some brothers and sisters(L) who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome. 15 The brothers and sisters(M) there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged. 16 When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.(N)
Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard
17 Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders.(O) When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers,(P) although I have done nothing against our people(Q) or against the customs of our ancestors,(R) I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. 18 They examined me(S) and wanted to release me,(T) because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.(U) 19 The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar.(V) I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people. 20 For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel(W) that I am bound with this chain.”(X)
21 They replied, “We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of our people(Y) who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you. 22 But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”(Z)
23 They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God,(AA) and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets(AB) he tried to persuade them about Jesus.(AC) 24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.(AD) 25 They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said(AE) through Isaiah the prophet:
26 “‘Go to this people and say,
“You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.”
27 For this people’s heart has become calloused;(AF)
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.’[a](AG)
28 “Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation(AH) has been sent to the Gentiles,(AI) and they will listen!” [29] [b]
30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. 31 He proclaimed the kingdom of God(AJ) and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness(AK) and without hindrance!
Footnotes
- Acts 28:27 Isaiah 6:9,10 (see Septuagint)
- Acts 28:29 Some manuscripts include here After he said this, the Jews left, arguing vigorously among themselves.
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