Matius 11
Alkitab Mudah Dibaca
Yohanes mengutus orang untuk bertanya kepada Yesus
(Luk 7:18-35)
11 Ketika Yesus selesai memberikan petunjuk kepada kedua belas pengikut-Nya, Ia meninggalkan tempat itu dan pergi ke kota-kota di Galilea untuk mengajar dan memberitakan firman Allah.
2 Ketika Yohanes berada di penjara, ia mendengar tentang apa yang dilakukan Kristus. Jadi, ia menyuruh beberapa pengikutnya pergi kepada Yesus. 3 Mereka bertanya kepada-Nya, “Apakah Engkau Orang yang kami harapkan akan datang itu? Ataukah kami harus menunggu orang lain?”
4 Jawab Yesus, “Kembalilah dan katakan kepada Yohanes tentang apa yang kalian sudah dengar dan lihat: 5 Orang buta melihat, orang lumpuh berjalan, orang sakit kusta disembuhkan, orang tuli mendengar, orang mati dibangkitkan, dan Kabar Baik sedang diberitakan kepada orang-orang miskin. 6 Diberkatilah mereka yang tidak menolak Aku.”
7 Setelah pengikut Yohanes pergi, Yesus mulai berbicara kepada orang-orang tentang Yohanes. Ia berkata, “Apa yang kamu cari dan lihat di padang belantara? Seseorang yang lemah, seperti sebatang rumput yang ditiup angin? 8 Kalau bukan, apa yang kamu harapkan untuk dilihat? Apakah seorang yang berpakaian indah? Tentu saja tidak, karena orang-orang yang memakai pakaian indah semuanya ada di istana-istana raja. 9 Jadi, apa yang kamu cari? Seorang nabi? Ya, Yohanes adalah seorang nabi. Akan tetapi, Aku berkata kepadamu, ia lebih daripada seorang nabi. 10 Inilah yang dikatakan Kitab Suci tentang Yohanes:
‘Dengarlah! Aku akan mengirim utusan-Ku mendahului Engkau.
Ia akan persiapkan jalan untuk-Mu.’(A)
11 Ketahuilah bahwa tidak ada seorang pun yang pernah dilahirkan di dunia ini yang lebih besar daripada Yohanes Pembaptis. Tetapi seorang yang paling kecil pun dalam Kerajaan Allah lebih besar daripada dia. 12 Sejak Yohanes Pembaptis muncul hingga sekarang, Kerajaan Allah menghadapi banyak serangan. Dan ada orang yang ingin menguasainya dengan kekerasan. 13 Sebelum Yohanes Pembaptis datang, hukum Taurat dan semua nabi sudah menyatakan hal-hal yang akan terjadi. 14 Kalau kamu percaya pada apa yang mereka katakan, kamu tahu bahwa Yohanes Pembaptis itu adalah Elia.[a] Ialah yang mereka katakan akan datang. 15 Kamu yang punya telinga, dengarlah baik-baik!
16 Apa yang bisa Aku katakan tentang orang-orang yang hidup pada masa ini? Mereka itu seperti anak-anak yang duduk berkelompok di pasar dan mengeluh pada teman-temannya:
17 ‘Kami meniup seruling untukmu,
tetapi kamu tidak mau menari.
Kami menyanyikan lagu perkabungan,
tetapi kamu tidak bersedih.’
18 Mengapa aku berkata seperti itu? Karena ketika Yohanes datang, ia tidak makan makanan sehari-hari atau minum anggur, dan orang-orang berkata, ‘Dia kerasukan roh jahat.’ 19 Lalu Anak Manusia datang, dan Ia makan serta minum, tetapi orang bilang, ‘Lihatlah! Ia makan melulu dan peminum. Ia berteman dengan para pemungut pajak dan orang-orang berdosa lainnya.’ Tetapi hikmat Tuhan terbukti benar melalui apa yang diperbuat.”
Peringatan bagi mereka yang menolak Yesus
(Luk 10:13-15)
20 Kemudian Yesus mulai mengecam kota-kota di mana Ia lakukan kebanyakan mujizat-Nya. Ia mencela kota-kota ini karena orang-orang di sana tidak mengubah hidupnya ataupun berhenti berbuat dosa. 21 Ia berkata, “Celakalah kamu, orang-orang Khorazim! Celakalah kamu, orang-orang Betsaida![b] Jika mujizat-mujizat yang Kulakukan itu terjadi di Tirus dan Sidon,[c] mereka pasti sudah ubah hidupnya dan tetap hidup. Mereka pasti sudah memakai kain kabung dan menaruh abu di kepala mereka[d] untuk menunjukkan bahwa mereka menyesali dosa mereka. 22 Ketahuilah, pada hari penghakiman, hukumanmu akan lebih berat daripada Tirus dan Sidon.
23 Dan kamu, orang-orang Kapernaum, janganlah berpikir kamu akan diangkat ke surga. Tidak! Kamu akan dibuang ke dalam tempat kematian. Jika mujizat-mujizat yang Kulakukan itu terjadi di Sodom, mereka pasti sudah berhenti berbuat dosa dan kota itu masih ada sampai sekarang. 24 Ketahuilah, pada hari penghakiman, hukumanmu akan lebih berat daripada Sodom.”
Yesus menawarkan ketenangan kepada pengikut-Nya
(Luk 10:21-22)
25 Kemudian Yesus berkata, “Aku memuji Engkau, ya Bapa, Tuhan langit dan bumi. Aku bersyukur karena Engkau merahasiakan hal-hal ini dari orang-orang yang bijak dan cerdas. Akan tetapi, Engkau menyatakannya kepada anak-anak kecil. 26 Ya Bapa, Engkau berbuat demikian karena itulah yang menyenangkan hati-Mu.
27 Bapa-Ku telah memberikan segala sesuatu kepada-Ku. Tidak ada yang mengenal Anak kecuali Bapa, dan tidak ada yang mengenal Bapa kecuali Anak. Hanya orang-orang yang dipilih untuk diberitahukan oleh Anak yang bisa mengenal Bapa.
28 Datanglah kepada-Ku, kalian semua yang lelah karena beban berat yang kamu pikul. Aku akan memberikan kelegaan kepadamu. 29 Terimalah ajaran-ajaran-Ku,[e] dan belajarlah dari-Ku karena Aku lemah lembut dan rendah hati. Dan kamu akan menemukan ketenangan. 30 Ya, sebab ajaran-ajaran-Ku mudah dan beban yang Kuberikan tidaklah berat.”
Footnotes
- 11:14 Elia Lihat Mal 4:5-6.
- 11:21 Khorazim, Betsaida Kota-kota orang Yahudi dekat Danau Galilea di mana Yesus membuat banyak mujizat untuk menunjukkan kuasa-Nya yang berasal dari Allah. Meskipun demikian, orang-orang menolak untuk mengubah cara hidup mereka yang tidak bertuhan.
- 11:21 Tirus dan Sidon Kota-kota ini dipenuhi dengan penyembahan berhala yang terkenal dengan betapa jahatnya mereka itu.
- 11:21 memakai kain kabung dan menaruh abu di kepala mereka Cara kebanyakan masyarakat Timur Tengah kuno dalam mengungkapkan penyesalan atau sangat berdukacita. Dalam ayat ini, yang dimaksud adalah penyesalan atas dosa.
- 11:29 Terimalah ajaran-ajaran-Ku Secara harfiah, “Pikullah kuk yang Aku pasang.” Kuk dipasang dileher binatang untuk menarik beban. Ini adalah lambang Hukum bagi orang Yahudi. Lihat Kis 15:10; Gal 5:1.
Matthew 11
New King James Version
John the Baptist Sends Messengers to Jesus(A)
11 Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to (B)teach and to preach in their cities.
2 (C)And when John had heard (D)in prison about the works of Christ, he [a]sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, “Are You (E)the Coming One, or do we look for another?”
4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 (F)The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and (G)the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not (H)offended because of Me.”
7 (I)As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? (J)A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, (K)and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he of whom it is written:
(L)‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,
Who will prepare Your way before You.’
11 “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 (M)And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. 13 (N)For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14 And if you are willing to receive it, he is (O)Elijah who is to come. 15 (P)He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
16 (Q)“But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions, 17 and saying:
‘We played the flute for you,
And you did not dance;
We mourned to you,
And you did not [b]lament.’
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a [c]winebibber, (R)a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ (S)But wisdom is justified by her [d]children.”
Woe to the Impenitent Cities(T)
20 (U)Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent: 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago (V)in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I say to you, (W)it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you. 23 And you, Capernaum, (X)who[e] are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 But I say to you (Y)that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”
Jesus Gives True Rest(Z)
25 (AA)At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that (AB)You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent (AC)and have revealed them to babes. 26 Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. 27 (AD)All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. (AE)Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. 28 Come to (AF)Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you (AG)and learn from Me, for I am [f]gentle and (AH)lowly in heart, (AI)and you will find rest for your souls. 30 (AJ)For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Footnotes
- Matthew 11:2 NU sent by his
- Matthew 11:17 Lit. beat your breast
- Matthew 11:19 wine drinker
- Matthew 11:19 NU works
- Matthew 11:23 NU will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will be
- Matthew 11:29 meek
Matthew 11
English Standard Version
Messengers from John the Baptist
11 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.
2 (A)Now when John heard (B)in prison about the deeds of (C)the Christ, he sent word by (D)his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you (E)the one who is to come, or shall we (F)look for another?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 (G)the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers[a] are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and (H)the poor have good news preached to them. 6 And blessed is the one who (I)is not offended by me.”
7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out (J)into the wilderness to see? (K)A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man[b] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 What then did you go out to see? (L)A prophet?[c] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written,
(M)“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
who will prepare your way before you.’
11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 (N)From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,[d] and the violent take it by force. 13 (O)For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, 14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is (P)Elijah who is to come. 15 (Q)He who has ears to hear,[e] let him hear.
16 “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,
17 “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’
18 For John came (R)neither eating (S)nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came (T)eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, (U)a friend of (V)tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”[f]
Woe to Unrepentant Cities
20 (W)Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21 (X)“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in (Y)Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 (Z)But I tell you, it will be more bearable on (AA)the day of judgment for (AB)Tyre and Sidon than for you. 23 And you, (AC)Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to (AD)Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 (AE)But I tell you that (AF)it will be more tolerable on (AG)the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”
Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest
25 (AH)At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, (AI)Lord of heaven and earth, that (AJ)you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and (AK)revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your (AL)gracious will.[g] 27 (AM)All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son (AN)except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone (AO)to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28 (AP)Come to (AQ)me, all who labor and are (AR)heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and (AS)learn from me, for I am (AT)gentle and lowly in heart, and (AU)you will find rest for your souls. 30 For (AV)my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Footnotes
- Matthew 11:5 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13
- Matthew 11:8 Or Why then did you go out? To see a man
- Matthew 11:9 Some manuscripts Why then did you go out? To see a prophet?
- Matthew 11:12 Or has been coming violently
- Matthew 11:15 Some manuscripts omit to hear
- Matthew 11:19 Some manuscripts children (compare Luke 7:35)
- Matthew 11:26 Or for so it pleased you well
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