Matthew 14

1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

1 Wakati huo, Mfalme Herode, mtawala wa Galilaya, alisikia habari za Yesu,

2 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.”

2 akawaambia watumishi wake, “Huyu ni Yohana Mbatizaji; amefufuka kutoka kwa wafu! Hii ndiyo sababu nguvu za kutenda miujiza zinafanya kazi ndani yake.”

3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

3 Herode alikuwa amemkamata Yohana, akamfunga na kumweka gerezani kwa sababu ya Herodia, mke wa Filipo, ndugu yake,

4 because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

4 kwa kuwa Yohana alikuwa amemwambia Herode: “Si halali kwako kuwa na huyo mwanamke.”

5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

5 Herode alitaka sana kumuua Yohana, lakini akaogopa watu, kwa maana walimtambua kuwa ni nabii.

6 On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod

6 Katika siku ya kuadhimisha sikukuu ya kuzaliwa kwa Herode, binti wa Herodia alicheza mbele ya watu waliohudhuria, akamfurahisha sana Herode,

7 so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.

7 kiasi kwamba aliahidi kwa kiapo kumpa huyo binti chochote angeomba.

8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

8 Huyo binti, akiwa amechochewa na mama yake, akasema, “Nipe kichwa cha Yohana Mbatizaji kwenye sinia.”

9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

9 Mfalme akasikitika, lakini kwa sababu ya viapo alivyoapa mbele ya wageni, akaamuru kwamba apatiwe ombi lake.

10 and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

10 Hivyo akaagiza Yohana Mbatizaji akatwe kichwa mle gerezani.

11 John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

11 Kichwa chake kikaletwa kwenye sinia, akapewa yule binti, naye akampelekea mama yake.

12 Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.

12 Wanafunzi wa Yohana wakaja na kuuchukua mwili wake kwenda kuuzika. Kisha wakaenda wakamwambia Yesu.

13 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.

13 Yesu aliposikia yaliyokuwa yametukia, aliondoka kwa chombo akaenda mahali pasipo na watu ili awe peke yake. Lakini watu walipopata habari, wakamfuata kwa miguu kupitia nchi kavu kutoka miji.

14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

14 Yesu alipofika kando ya bahari, aliona makutano makubwa ya watu, akawahurumia na akawaponya wagonjwa wao.

15 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.”

15 Ilipofika jioni, wanafunzi wake walienda kwake, wakamwambia, “Mahali hapa ni nyikani, na muda sasa umekwisha. Waage makutano ili waende zao vijijini wakajinunulie chakula.”

16 “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”

16 Yesu akawaambia, “Hakuna sababu ya wao kuondoka. Ninyi wapeni chakula.”

17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

17 Wakamjibu, “Tuna mikate mitano na samaki wawili tu.”

18 “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.

18 Akawaambia, “Nileteeni hivyo vitu hapa.”

19 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.

19 Yesu akaagiza makutano wakae chini kwenye nyasi. Akaichukua ile mikate mitano na wale samaki wawili, akainua macho yake akatazama mbinguni, akavibariki na kuimega ile mikate. Kisha akawapa wanafunzi, nao wanafunzi wakawagawia makutano.

20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

20 Wote wakala, wakashiba. Nao wanafunzi wakakusanya vipande vilivyosalia, wakajaza vikapu kumi na viwili.

21 About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.

21 Idadi ya watu waliokula walikuwa wanaume wapatao 5,000, bila kuhesabu wanawake na watoto.

22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

22 Mara Yesu akawaambia wanafunzi wake waingie kwenye mashua watangulie kwenda ngʼambo ya bahari, wakati yeye alikuwa akiwaaga wale makutano.

23 After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,

23 Baada ya kuwaaga, akaenda zake mlimani peke yake kuomba. Jioni ilipofika, Yesu alikuwa huko peke yake.

24 but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

24 Wakati huo ile mashua ilikuwa mbali kutoka nchi kavu ikisukwasukwa na mawimbi, kwa sababu upepo ulikuwa wa mbisho.

25 During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.

25 Wakati wa zamu ya nne ya usiku, Yesu akawaendea wanafunzi wake akiwa anatembea juu ya maji.

26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

26 Wanafunzi wake walipomwona akitembea juu ya maji, waliingiwa na hofu kuu, wakasema, “Ni mzimu.” Wakapiga yowe kwa kuogopa.

27 But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

27 Lakini mara Yesu akasema nao, akawaambia, “Jipeni moyo! Ni mimi. Msiogope.”

28 “Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”

28 Petro akamjibu, “Bwana, ikiwa ni wewe, niambie nije kwako nikitembea juu ya maji.”

29 “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.

29 Yesu akamwambia, “Njoo.” Basi Petro akatoka kwenye chombo, akatembea juu ya maji kumwelekea Yesu.

30 But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

30 Lakini alipoona upepo mkali aliingiwa na hofu, naye akaanza kuzama, huku akipiga kelele, “Bwana, niokoe!”

31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

31 Mara Yesu akaunyoosha mkono wake na kumshika, akamwambia, “Wewe mwenye imani haba, kwa nini uliona shaka?”

32 And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.

32 Nao walipoingia ndani ya mashua, upepo ukakoma.

33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

33 Ndipo wote waliokuwa ndani ya ile mashua wakamwabudu Yesu, wakisema, “Hakika, wewe ndiwe Mwana wa Mungu.”

34 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.

34 Walipokwisha kuvuka, wakafika nchi ya Genesareti.

35 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him

35 Watu wa eneo lile walipomtambua Yesu, walipeleka habari sehemu zote za jirani. Watu wakamletea wagonjwa wao wote,

36 and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

36 wakamsihi awaruhusu wagonjwa waguse tu pindo la vazi lake, nao wote waliomgusa, wakaponywa.