1 A fter this Jesus went to all the cities and towns preaching and telling the Good News about the holy nation of God. The twelve followers were with Him.

Depois disso Jesus ia passando pelas cidades e povoados proclamando as boas novas do Reino de Deus. Os Doze estavam com ele,

2 S ome women who had been healed of demons and diseases were with Him. Mary Magdalene, who had had seven demons put out of her, was one of them.

e também algumas mulheres que haviam sido curadas de espíritos malignos e doenças: Maria, chamada Madalena, de quem haviam saído sete demônios;

3 J oanna, the wife of Chuza who was one of Herod’s helpers, was another one. Susanna and many others also cared for Jesus by using what they had. The Picture-Story of the Man Who Planted Seed

Joana, mulher de Cuza, administrador da casa de Herodes; Susana e muitas outras. Essas mulheres ajudavam a sustentá-los com os seus bens.

4 M any people came together from every town to Jesus. He told them a picture-story.

Reunindo-se uma grande multidão e vindo a Jesus gente de várias cidades, ele contou esta parábola:

5 “ A man went out to plant seed. As he planted the seed, some fell by the side of the road. It was walked on and birds came and ate it.

“O semeador saiu a semear. Enquanto lançava a semente, parte dela caiu à beira do caminho; foi pisada, e as aves do céu a comeram.

6 S ome seed fell between rocks. As soon as it started to grow, it dried up because it had no water.

Parte dela caiu sobre pedras e, quando germinou, as plantas secaram, porque não havia umidade.

7 S ome seed fell among thorns. The thorns grew and did not give the seed room to grow.

Outra parte caiu entre espinhos, que cresceram com ela e sufocaram as plantas.

8 S ome seed fell on good ground. It grew and gave one hundred times as much grain.” When Jesus had finished saying this, He cried out, “You have ears, then listen!”

Outra ainda caiu em boa terra. Cresceu e deu boa colheita, a cem por um”. Tendo dito isso, exclamou: “Aquele que tem ouvidos para ouvir, ouça!”

9 H is followers asked Him what this picture-story meant.

Seus discípulos perguntaram-lhe o que significava aquela parábola.

10 J esus said, “You were given the secrets about the holy nation of God. Others are told picture-stories. As they look, they do not see. As they hear, they do not understand. Jesus Tells about the Man Who Planted Seed

Ele disse: “A vocês foi dado o conhecimento dos mistérios do Reino de Deus, mas aos outros falo por parábolas, para que “‘vendo, não vejam; e ouvindo, não entendam’.

11 “ This is what the picture-story means. The seed is the Word of God.

“Este é o significado da parábola: A semente é a palavra de Deus.

12 T hose by the side of the road hear the Word. Then the devil comes and takes the Word from their hearts. He does not want them to believe and be saved from the punishment of sin.

As que caíram à beira do caminho são os que ouvem, e então vem o Diabo e tira a palavra do seu coração, para que não creiam e não sejam salvos.

13 T hose which fell among rocks are those who when they hear the Word receive it with joy. These have no root. For awhile they believe, but when they are tempted they give up.

As que caíram sobre as pedras são os que recebem a palavra com alegria quando a ouvem, mas não têm raiz. Crêem durante algum tempo, mas desistem na hora da provação.

14 T hose which fell among thorns hear the Word but go their own way. The cares of this life let the thorns grow. A love for money lets the thorns grow also. And the fun of this life lets the thorns grow. Their grain never becomes full-grown.

As que caíram entre espinhos são os que ouvem, mas, ao seguirem seu caminho, são sufocados pelas preocupações, pelas riquezas e pelos prazeres desta vida, e não amadurecem.

15 B ut those which fell on good ground have heard the Word. They keep it in a good and true heart and they keep on giving good grain. The Picture-Story of the Lamp

Mas as que caíram em boa terra são os que, com coração bom e generoso, ouvem a palavra, a retêm e dão fruto, com perseverança. A Candeia

16 “ No man lights a lamp and puts it under a pail or under a bed. He puts it on a lamp-stand so all who come into the room may see it.

“Ninguém acende uma candeia e a esconde num jarro ou a coloca debaixo de uma cama. Ao contrário, coloca-a num lugar apropriado, de modo que os que entram possam ver a luz.

17 N othing is secret but what will be known. Anything that is hidden will be brought into the light.

Porque não há nada oculto que não venha a ser revelado, e nada escondido que não venha a ser conhecido e trazido à luz.

18 B e careful how you listen! Whoever has, to him will be given. Whoever does not have, even the little he has will be taken from him.” The New Kind of Family

Portanto, considerem atentamente como vocês estão ouvindo. A quem tiver, mais lhe será dado; de quem não tiver, até o que pensa que tem lhe será tirado”. A Mãe e os Irmãos de Jesus

19 T he mother of Jesus and His brothers came to Him. They could not get near Him because of so many people.

A mãe e os irmãos de Jesus foram vê-lo, mas não conseguiam aproximar-se dele, por causa da multidão.

20 S omeone said to Jesus, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside. They want to see You.”

Alguém lhe disse: “Tua mãe e teus irmãos estão lá fora e querem ver-te”.

21 J esus said to them, “My mother and brothers are these who hear the Word of God and do it.” The Wind and Waves Obey Jesus

Ele lhe respondeu: “Minha mãe e meus irmãos são aqueles que ouvem a palavra de Deus e a praticam”. Jesus Acalma a Tempestade

22 O n one of those days Jesus and His followers got into a boat. Jesus said to them, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” Then they pushed out into the water.

Certo dia Jesus disse aos seus discípulos: “Vamos para o outro lado do lago”. Eles entraram num barco e partiram.

23 A s they were going, Jesus fell asleep. A wind storm came over the lake. The boat was filling with water and they were in danger.

Enquanto navegavam, ele adormeceu. Abateu-se sobre o lago um forte vendaval, de modo que o barco estava sendo inundado, e eles corriam grande perigo.

24 T he followers came to awake Jesus. They said, “Teacher! Teacher! We are going to die!” Then Jesus got up and spoke sharp words to the wind and the high waves. The wind stopped blowing and there were no more waves.

Os discípulos foram acordá-lo, clamando: “Mestre, Mestre, vamos morrer!” Ele se levantou e repreendeu o vento e a violência das águas; tudo se acalmou e ficou tranqüilo.

25 H e said to them, “Where is your faith?” The followers were surprised and afraid. They said to each other, “What kind of a man is He? He speaks to the wind and the waves and they obey Him.” Demons Ask Jesus to Let Them Live in Pigs

“Onde está a sua fé?”, perguntou ele aos seus discípulos. Amedrontados e admirados, eles perguntaram uns aos outros: “Quem é este que até aos ventos e às águas dá ordens, e eles lhe obedecem?” A Cura de um Endemoninhado

26 T hey came to the land of the Gadarenes, which is on the other side of the country of Galilee.

Navegaram para a região dos gerasenos, que fica do outro lado do lago, frente à Galiléia.

27 A s Jesus stepped out on land, a man met Him who had come from the city. This man had demons in him. For a long time he had worn no clothes. He did not live in a house, but lived among the graves.

Quando Jesus pisou em terra, foi ao encontro dele um endemoninhado daquela cidade. Fazia muito tempo que aquele homem não usava roupas, nem vivia em casa alguma, mas nos sepulcros.

28 W hen he saw Jesus, he got down before Him and cried with a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High? I beg of You not to hurt me!”

Quando viu Jesus, gritou, prostrou-se aos seus pés e disse em alta voz: “Que queres comigo, Jesus, Filho do Deus Altíssimo? Rogo-te que não me atormentes!”

29 F or Jesus had spoken to the demon to come out of the man. Many times the demon had taken hold of him. The man had to be tied with chains. But he would break the chains and be taken by the demon into the desert.

Pois Jesus havia ordenado que o espírito imundo saísse daquele homem. Muitas vezes ele tinha se apoderado dele. Mesmo com os pés e as mãos acorrentados e entregue aos cuidados de guardas, quebrava as correntes, e era levado pelo demônio a lugares solitários.

30 J esus asked him, “What is your name?” And the demon answered, “Many,” because many demons had gone into him.

Jesus lhe perguntou: “Qual é o seu nome?” “Legião”, respondeu ele; porque muitos demônios haviam entrado nele.

31 T he demons asked Jesus not to send them to the hole without a bottom in the earth.

E imploravam-lhe que não os mandasse para o Abismo.

32 T here were many pigs feeding on the side of the mountain. The demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs. Jesus said they could.

Uma grande manada de porcos estava pastando naquela colina. Os demônios imploraram a Jesus que lhes permitisse entrar neles, e Jesus lhes deu permissão.

33 T he demons came out of the man and went into the pigs. Then the many pigs ran down the side of the mountain into the water and died.

Saindo do homem, os demônios entraram nos porcos, e toda a manada atirou-se precipício abaixo em direção ao lago e se afogou.

34 T he men who cared for the pigs ran fast and told what had happened in the town and in the country.

Vendo o que acontecera, os que cuidavam dos porcos fugiram e contaram esses fatos, na cidade e nos campos,

35 P eople came to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and saw the man from whom the demons had been sent. He was sitting at the feet of Jesus with clothes on and had the right use of his mind. The people were afraid.

e o povo foi ver o que havia acontecido. Quando se aproximaram de Jesus, viram que o homem de quem haviam saído os demônios estava assentado aos pés de Jesus, vestido e em perfeito juízo, e ficaram com medo.

36 T hose who had seen it told how the man who had had the demons was healed.

Os que o tinham visto contaram ao povo como o endemoninhado fora curado.

37 T hen all the people of the country of the Gadarenes begged Jesus to go away from them. They were very much afraid. Jesus got into the boat and went back to the other side.

Então, todo o povo da região dos gerasenos suplicou a Jesus que se retirasse, porque estavam dominados pelo medo. Ele entrou no barco e regressou.

38 T he man out of whom the demons had gone begged to go with Jesus. But Jesus sent him away and said,

O homem de quem haviam saído os demônios suplicava-lhe que o deixasse ir com ele; mas Jesus o mandou embora, dizendo:

39 “ Go back to your house and tell everything God has done for you.” He went back and told all the people of the city what great things Jesus had done for him. Two Were Healed through Faith

“Volte para casa e conte o quanto Deus lhe fez”. Assim, o homem se foi e anunciou na cidade inteira o quanto Jesus tinha feito por ele. O Poder de Jesus sobre a Doença e a Morte

40 M any people were glad to see Jesus when He got back. They were waiting for Him.

Quando Jesus voltou, uma multidão o recebeu com alegria, pois todos o esperavam.

41 A man named Jairus was a leader of the Jewish place of worship. As he came to Jesus, he got down at His feet. He asked Jesus if He would come to his house.

Então um homem chamado Jairo, dirigente da sinagoga, veio e prostrou-se aos pés de Jesus, implorando-lhe que fosse à sua casa

42 H e had only one daughter and she was dying. This girl was about twelve years old. As Jesus went, the people pushed Him from every side.

porque sua única filha, de cerca de doze anos, estava à morte. Estando Jesus a caminho, a multidão o comprimia.

43 A woman had been sick for twelve years with a flow of blood. (She had spent all the money she had on doctors.) But she could not be healed by anyone.

E estava ali certa mulher que havia doze anos vinha sofrendo de hemorragia e gastara tudo o que tinha com os médicos; mas ninguém pudera curá-la.

44 S he came behind Jesus and touched the bottom of His coat. At once the flow of blood stopped.

Ela chegou por trás dele, tocou na borda de seu manto, e imediatamente cessou sua hemorragia.

45 J esus said, “Who touched Me?” Everyone said that they had not touched Him. Peter said, “Teacher, so many people are pushing You from every side and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’”

“Quem tocou em mim?”, perguntou Jesus. Como todos negassem, Pedro disse: “Mestre, a multidão se aglomera e te comprime”.

46 T hen Jesus said, “Someone touched Me because I know power has gone from Me.”

Mas Jesus disse: “Alguém tocou em mim; eu sei que de mim saiu poder”.

47 W hen the woman saw she could not hide it, she came shaking. She got down before Jesus. Then she told Jesus in front of all the people why she had touched Him. She told how she was healed at once.

Então a mulher, vendo que não conseguiria passar despercebida, veio tremendo e prostrou-se aos seus pés. Na presença de todo o povo contou por que tinha tocado nele e como fora instantaneamente curada.

48 J esus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”

Então ele lhe disse: “Filha, a sua fé a curou! Vá em paz”.

49 W hile Jesus was yet talking, a man came from the house of the leader of the place of worship. This man said to Jairus, “Your daughter is dead. Do not make the Teacher use anymore of His time.”

Enquanto Jesus ainda estava falando, chegou alguém da casa de Jairo, o dirigente da sinagoga, e disse: “Sua filha morreu. Não incomode mais o Mestre”.

50 J esus heard it and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid, only believe. She will be made well.”

Ouvindo isso, Jesus disse a Jairo: “Não tenha medo; tão-somente creia, e ela será curada”.

51 J esus went into the house. He let only Peter and James and John and the father and mother of the girl go in with Him.

Quando chegou à casa de Jairo, não deixou ninguém entrar com ele, exceto Pedro, João, Tiago e o pai e a mãe da criança.

52 E veryone was crying and full of sorrow because of her. Jesus said, “Do not cry. She is not dead, but is sleeping.”

Enquanto isso, todo o povo estava se lamentando e chorando por ela. “Não chorem”, disse Jesus. “Ela não está morta, mas dorme.”

53 T hen they laughed at Jesus because they knew she was dead.

Todos começaram a rir dele, pois sabiam que ela estava morta.

54 J esus sent them all out. He took the girl by the hand and said, “Child, get up!”

Mas ele a tomou pela mão e disse: “Menina, levante-se!”

55 H er spirit came back and she got up at once. Jesus told them to bring her food.

O espírito dela voltou, e ela se levantou imediatamente. Então Jesus lhes ordenou que lhe dessem de comer.

56 H er parents were surprised and wondered about it. Then Jesus told them they should tell no one what had happened.

Os pais dela ficaram maravilhados, mas ele lhes ordenou que não contassem a ninguém o que tinha acontecido.