Atos dos Apóstolos, 4
1. Enquanto eles falavam ao povo, vieram os sacerdotes, o chefe do templo e os saduceus,*
1. And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sad'ducees came upon them,
2. contrariados porque ensinavam ao povo e anunciavam, na pessoa de Jesus, a ressurreição dos mortos.*
2. annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
3. Prenderam-nos e os colocaram no cárcere até o outro dia, pois já era tarde.
3. And they arrested them and put them in custody until the morrow, for it was already evening.
4. Muitos, porém, dos que tinham ouvido a pregação creram; e o número dos fiéis elevou-se a mais ou menos cinco mil.*
4. But many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to about five thousand.
5. No dia seguinte, reuniram-se em Jerusalém os chefes do povo, os anciãos, os escribas,
5. On the morrow their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem,
6. com Anás, sumo sacerdote, Caifás, João, Alexandre e todos os que eram da linhagem pontifical.
6. with Annas the high priest and Ca'iaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family.
7. Colocando-os no meio, perguntaram: “Com que poder ou em que nome fizestes isso?”.
7. And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did you do this?"
8. Então Pedro, cheio do Espírito Santo, respondeu-lhes: “Chefes do povo e anciãos, ouvi-me:
8. Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders,
9. se hoje somos interrogados a respeito do benefício feito a um enfermo, e em que nome foi ele curado,
9. if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a cripple, by what means this man has been healed,
10. ficai sabendo todos vós e todo o povo de Israel: foi em nome de Jesus Cristo Nazareno, que vós crucificastes, mas que Deus ressuscitou dos mortos. Por ele é que esse homem se acha são, em pé, diante de vós.
10. be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him this man is standing before you well.
11. Esse Jesus, pedra que foi desprezada por vós, edificadores, tornou-se a pedra angular.
11. This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but which has become the head of the corner.
12. Em nenhum outro há salvação, porque debaixo do céu nenhum outro nome foi dado aos homens, pelo qual devamos ser salvos”.
12. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
13. Vendo eles a coragem de Pedro e de João, e considerando que eram homens sem estudo e sem instrução, admiravam-se. Reconheciam-nos como companheiros de Jesus.
13. Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they wondered; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
14. Mas vendo com eles o homem que tinha sido curado, não puderam replicar.
14. But seeing the man that had been healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition.
15. Mandaram que se retirassem da sala do conselho, e conferenciaram entre si:
15. But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred with one another,
16. “Que faremos sem esses homens? Porquanto o milagre por eles feito se tornou conhecido de todos os habitantes de Jerusalém, e não o podemos negar.
16. saying, "What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is manifest to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.
17. Todavia, para que esta notícia não se divulgue mais entre o povo, proibamos, com ameaças, que no futuro falem a alguém nesse nome”.
17. But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to any one in this name."
18. Chamaram-nos e ordenaram-lhes que absolutamente não falassem nem ensinassem em nome de Jesus.
18. So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
19. Responderam-lhes Pedro e João: “Julgai-o vós mesmos se é justo diante de Deus obedecermos a vós mais do que a Deus.
19. But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge;
20. Não podemos deixar de falar das coisas que temos visto e ouvido”.
20. for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
21. Eles, então, ameaçando-os de novo, soltaram-nos, não achando pretexto para os castigar por causa do povo, porque todos glorificavam a Deus pelo que tinha acontecido.
21. And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for all men praised God for what had happened.
22. Pois já passava dos 40 anos o homem em quem se realizara essa cura milagrosa.
22. For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
23. Postos em liberdade, voltaram aos seus irmãos e referiram tudo quanto lhes tinham dito os sumos sacerdotes e os anciãos.
23. When they were released they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
24. Ao ouvirem isso, levantaram unânimes a voz a Deus e disseram: “Senhor, vós que fizestes o céu, a terra, o mar e tudo o que neles há.
24. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, "Sovereign Lord, who didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them,
25. Vós que, pelo Espírito Santo, pela boca de nosso pai Davi, vosso servo, dissestes: Por que se agitam as nações, e imaginam os povos coisas vãs?
25. who by the mouth of our father David, thy servant, didst say by the Holy Spirit, `Why did the Gentiles rage, and the peoples imagine vain things?
26. Levantam-se os reis da terra, e os príncipes se reúnem em conselho contra o Senhor e contra o seu Cristo (Sl 2,1s).
26. The kings of the earth set themselves in array, and the rulers were gathered together, against the Lord and against his Anointed' --
27. Pois, na verdade, se uniram nesta cidade contra o vosso santo servo Jesus, que ungistes, Herodes e Pôncio Pilatos com as nações e com o povo de Israel,*
27. for truly in this city there were gathered together against thy holy servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel,
28. para executarem o que a vossa mão e o vosso conselho predeterminaram que se fizesse.
28. to do whatever thy hand and thy plan had predestined to take place.
29. Agora, pois, Senhor, olhai para as suas ameaças e concedei aos vossos servos que com todo o desassombro anunciem a vossa palavra.
29. And now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to thy servants to speak thy word with all boldness,
30. Estendei a vossa mão para que se realizem curas, milagres e prodígios pelo nome de Jesus, vosso santo servo!
30. while thou stretchest out thy hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of thy holy servant Jesus."
31. Mal acabavam de rezar, tremeu o lugar onde estavam reunidos. E todos ficaram cheios do Espírito Santo e anunciaram com intrepidez a Palavra de Deus.
31. And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.
32. A multidão dos fiéis era um só coração e uma só alma. Ninguém dizia que eram suas as coisas que possuía, mas tudo entre eles era comum.
32. Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had everything in common.
33. Com grande coragem os apóstolos davam testemunho da Ressurreição do Senhor Jesus. Em todos eles era grande a graça.
33. And with great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
34. Nem havia entre eles nenhum necessitado, porque todos os que possuíam terras ou casas vendiam-nas,
34. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of what was sold
35. e traziam o preço do que tinham vendido e depositavam-no aos pés dos apóstolos. Repartia-se então a cada um deles conforme a sua necessidade.
35. and laid it at the apostles' feet; and distribution was made to each as any had need.
36. Assim José (a quem os apóstolos deram o sobrenome de Barnabé, que quer dizer Filho da Consolação), levita, natural de Chipre, possuía um campo.
36. Thus Joseph who was surnamed by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,
37. Vendeu-o e trouxe o valor dele e depositou aos pés dos apóstolos.
37. sold a field which belonged to him, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
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