Atos dos Apóstolos, 16

1. Chegou a Derbe e depois a Listra. Havia ali um discípulo, chamado Timóteo, filho de uma judia cristã, mas de pai grego,

1. And he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, there was a certain disciple there named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman that believed; but his father was a Gentile.

2. que gozava de ótima reputação junto dos irmãos de Listra e de Icônio.

2. To this man the brethren that were in Lystra and Iconium, gave a good testimony.

3. Paulo quis que ele fosse em sua companhia. Ao tomá-lo consigo, circuncidou-o, por causa dos judeus daqueles lugares, pois todos sabiam que o seu pai era grego.

3. Him Paul would have to go along with him: and taking him he circumcised him, because of the Jews who were in those places. For they all knew that his father was a Gentile.

4. Nas cidades pelas quais passavam, ensinavam que observassem as decisões que haviam sido tomadas pelos apóstolos e anciãos em Jerusalém.

4. And as they passed through the cities, they delivered unto them the decrees for to keep, that were decreed by the apostles and ancients who were at Jerusalem.

5. Assim as igrejas eram confirmadas na fé, e cresciam em número dia a dia.

5. And the churches were confirmed in faith, and increased in number daily.

6. Atravessando em seguida a Frígia e a província da Galácia, foram impedidos pelo Espírito Santo de anunciar a Palavra de Deus na (província da) Ásia.

6. And when they had passed through Phrygia, and the country of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia.

7. Ao chegarem aos confins da Mísia, tencionavam seguir para a Bitínia, mas o Espírito de Jesus não o permitiu.

7. And when they were come into Mysia, they attempted to go into Bythynia, and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not.

8. Depois de haverem atravessado rapida­mente a Mísia, desceram a Trôade.

8. And when they had passed through Mysia, they went down to Troas.

9. De noite, Paulo teve uma visão: um macedônio, em pé, diante dele, lhe rogava: “Passa à Macedônia, e vem em nosso auxílio!”.

9. And a vision was shewed to Paul in the night, which was a man of Macedonia standing and beseeching him, and saying: Pass over into Macedonia, and help us.

10. Assim que teve essa visão, procuramos partir para a Macedônia, certos de que Deus nos chamava a pregar-lhes o Evangelho.*

10. And as soon as he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia, being assured that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

11. Embarcados em Trôade, fomos diretamente à Samotrácia e no outro dia a Neápolis;

11. And sailing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the day following to Neapolis;

12. e dali a Filipos, que é a cidade principal daquele distrito da Macedônia, uma colônia romana. Nessa cidade nos detivemos por alguns dias.

12. And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were in this city some days conferring together.

13. No sábado, saímos fora da porta para junto do rio, onde pensávamos haver lugar de oração. Aí nos assentamos e falávamos às mulheres que se haviam reunido.*

13. And upon the sabbath day, we went forth without the gate by a river side, where it seemed that there was prayer; and sitting down, we spoke to the women that were assembled.

14. Uma mulher, chamada Lídia, da cidade dos tiatirenos, vende­dora de púrpura, temente a Deus, nos escutava. O Senhor abriu-lhe o coração, para atender às coisas que Paulo dizia.

14. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one that worshipped God, did hear: whose heart the Lord opened to attend to those things which were said by Paul.

15. Foi batizada juntamente com a sua família e fez-nos este pedido: “Se julgais que tenho fé no Senhor, entrai em minha casa e ficai comigo”. E obrigou-nos a isso.

15. And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying: If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

16. Certo dia, quando íamos à oração, eis que nos veio ao encontro uma moça escrava que tinha o espírito de Pitão, a qual com as suas adivinhações dava muito lucro a seus senhores.*

16. And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain girl, having a pythonical spirit, met us, who brought to her masters much gain by divining.

17. Pondo-se a seguir a Paulo e a nós, gritava: “Estes homens são servos do Deus Altíssimo, que vos anunciam o caminho da salvação”.

17. This same following Paul and us, cried out, saying: These men are the servants of the most high God, who preach unto you the way of salvation.

18. Repetiu isto por muitos dias. Por fim, Paulo enfadou-se. Voltou-se para ela e disse ao espírito: “Ordeno-te em nome de Jesus Cristo que saias dela”. E na mesma hora ele saiu.

18. And this she did many days. But Paul being grieved, turned, and said to the spirit: I command thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go out from her. And he went out the same hour.

19. Vendo seus amos que se lhes esvaecera a esperança do lucro, pegaram Paulo e Silas e levaram-nos ao foro, à presença das autoridades.

19. But her masters, seeing that the hope of their gain was gone, apprehending Paul and Silas, brought them into the marketplace to the rulers.

20. Em seguida, apresentaram-nos aos magistrados, acusando: “Estes homens são judeus; amotinam a nossa cidade

20. And presenting them to the magistrates, they said: These men disturb our city, being Jews;

21. e pregam um modo de vida que nós, romanos, não podemos admitir nem seguir”.

21. And preach a fashion which it is not lawful for us to receive nor observe, being Romans.

22. O povo insurgiu-se contra eles. Os magistrados mandaram arrancar-lhes as vestes para açoitá-los com varas.

22. And the people ran together against them; and the magistrates rending off their clothes, commanded them to be beaten with rods.

23. Depois de lhes terem feito muitas chagas, meteram-nos na prisão, mandando ao carcereiro que os guardasse com segurança.

23. And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the gaoler to keep them diligently.

24. Este, conforme a ordem recebida, meteu-os na prisão inferior e prendeu-lhes os pés ao cepo.

24. Who having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

25. Pela meia-noite, Paulo e Silas rezavam e cantavam um hino a Deus, e os prisioneiros os escutavam.

25. And at midnight, Paul and Silas praying, praised God. And they that were in prison, heard them.

26. Subitamente, sentiu-se um terremoto tão grande que se abalaram até os fundamentos do cárcere. Abriram-se logo todas as portas e soltaram-se as algemas de todos.

26. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and the bands of all were loosed.

27. Acordou o carcereiro e, vendo abertas as portas do cárcere, supôs que os presos haviam fugido. Tirou da espada e queria matar-se.

27. And the keeper of the prison, awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the doors of the prison open, drawing his sword, would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.

28. Mas Paulo bradou em alta voz: “Não te faças nenhum mal, pois estamos todos aqui”.

28. But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying: Do thyself no harm, for we all are here.

29. Então, o carcereiro pediu luz, entrou e lançou-se trêmulo aos pés de Paulo e Silas.

29. Then calling for a light, he went in, and trembling, fell down at the feet of Paul and Silas.

30. Depois os conduziu para fora e perguntou-lhes: “Senhores, que devo fazer para me salvar?”.

30. And bringing them out, he said: Masters, what must I do, that I may be saved?

31. Disseram-lhe: “Crê no Senhor Jesus e serás salvo, tu e tua família”.

31. But they said: Believe in the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

32. Anuncia­ram-lhe a Palavra de Deus, a ele e a todos os que estavam em sua casa.

32. And they preached the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house.

33. Então, naquela mesma hora da noite, ele cuidou deles e lavou-lhes as chagas. Imediatamente foi batizado, ele e toda a sua família.

33. And he, taking them the same hour of the night, washed their stripes, and himself was baptized, and all his house immediately.

34. Em seguida, ele os fez subir para sua casa, pôs-lhes a mesa e alegrou-se com toda a sua casa por haver crido em Deus.

34. And when he had brought them into his own house, he laid the table for them, and rejoiced with all his house, believing God.

35. Quando amanheceu, os magis­trados mandaram os lictores dizerem: “Solta esses homens”.

35. And when the day was come, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.

36. O carcereiro transmitiu essa mensagem a Paulo: “Os magistrados mandaram-me dizer que vos ponha em liberdade. Saí, pois, e ide em paz”.

36. And the keeper of the prison told these words to Paul: The magistrates have sent to let you go; now therefore depart, and go in peace.

37. Mas Paulo replicou: “Sem nenhum julgamento nos açoitaram publicamente, a nós que somos cidadãos romanos, e meteram-nos no cárcere, e agora nos lançam fora ocultamente... Não há de ser assim! Mas venham e soltem-nos pessoalmente!”.

37. But Paul said to them: They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now do they thrust us out privately? Not so; but let them come,

38. Os lictores deram parte dessas palavras aos magistrados. Estes temeram, ao ouvir dizer que eram romanos.

38. And let us out themselves. And the serjeants told these words to the magistrates. And they were afraid, hearing that they were Romans.

39. Foram e lhes falaram brandamente. Pedindo desculpas, rogavam-lhes que se retirassem da cidade.

39. And coming, they besought them; and bringing them out, they desired them to depart out of the city.

40. Saindo do cárcere, entraram em casa de Lídia, onde reviram e consolaram os irmãos. Depois partiram.

40. And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia; and having seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.