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Domenica, 28 aprile 2024 - San Luigi Maria Grignion da Montfort ( Letture di oggi)

Atti degli Apostoli 16


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1 Paolo si recò a Derbe e a Listra. C'era qui un discepolo chiamato Timòteo, figlio di una donna giudea credente e di padre greco;1 Then he arrived at Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a faithful Jewish woman, his father a Gentile.
2 egli era assai stimato dai fratelli di Listra e di Icònio.2 The brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium rendered good testimony to him.
3 Paolo volle che partisse con lui, lo prese e lo fece circoncidere per riguardo ai Giudei che si trovavano in quelle regioni; tutti infatti sapevano che suo padre era greco.3 Paul wanted this man to travel 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 Percorrendo le città, trasmettevano loro le decisioni prese dagli apostoli e dagli anziani di Gerusalemme, perché le osservassero.4 And as they were traveling through the cities, they delivered to them the dogmas to be kept, which were decreed by the Apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
5 Le comunità intanto si andavano fortificando nella fede e crescevano di numero ogni giorno.

5 And certainly, the Churches were being strengthened in faith and were increasing in number every day.
6 Attraversarono quindi la Frigia e la regione della Galazia, avendo lo Spirito Santo vietato loro di predicare la parola nella provincia di Asia.6 Then, while crossing through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were prevented by the Holy Spirit from speaking the Word in Asia.
7 Raggiunta la Misia, si dirigevano verso la Bitinia, ma lo Spirito di Gesù non lo permise loro;7 But when they had arrived in Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.
8 così, attraversata la Misia, discesero a Tròade.8 Then, when they had crossed through Mysia, they descended to Troas.
9 Durante la notte apparve a Paolo una visione: gli stava davanti un Macedone e lo supplicava: "Passa in Macedonia e aiutaci!".9 And a vision in the night was revealed to Paul of a certain man of Macedonia, standing and pleading with him, and saying: “Cross into Macedonia and help us!”
10 Dopo che ebbe avuto questa visione, subito cercammo di partire per la Macedonia, ritenendo che Dio ci aveva chiamati ad annunziarvi la parola del Signore.

10 Then, after he saw the vision, immediately we sought to set out for Macedonia, having been assured that God had called us to evangelize to them.
11 Salpati da Tròade, facemmo vela verso Samotràcia e il giorno dopo verso Neàpoli e11 And sailing from Troas, taking a direct path, we arrived at Samothrace, and on the following day, at Neapolis,
12 di qui a Filippi, colonia romana e città del primo distretto della Macedonia. Restammo in questa città alcuni giorni;12 and from there to Philippi, which is the preeminent city in the area of Macedonia, a colony. Now we were in this city some days, conferring together.
13 il sabato uscimmo fuori della porta lungo il fiume, dove ritenevamo che si facesse la preghiera, e sedutici rivolgevamo la parola alle donne colà riunite.13 Then, on the Sabbath day, we were walking outside the gate, beside a river, where there seemed to be a prayer gathering. And sitting down, we were speaking with the women who had assembled.
14 C'era ad ascoltare anche una donna di nome Lidia, commerciante di porpora, della città di Tiàtira, una credente in Dio, e il Signore le aprì il cuore per aderire alle parole di Paolo.14 And a certain woman, named Lydia, a seller of purple in the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened. And the Lord opened her heart to be receptive to what Paul was saying.
15 Dopo esser stata battezzata insieme alla sua famiglia, ci invitò: "Se avete giudicato ch'io sia fedele al Signore, venite ad abitare nella mia casa". E ci costrinse ad accettare.

15 And when she had been baptized, with her household, she pleaded with us, saying: “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, enter into my house and lodge there.” And she convinced us.
16 Mentre andavamo alla preghiera, venne verso di noi una giovane schiava, che aveva uno spirito di divinazione e procurava molto guadagno ai suoi padroni facendo l'indovina.16 Then it happened that, as we were going out to prayer, a certain girl, having a spirit of divination, met with us. She was a source of great profit to her masters, through her divining.
17 Essa seguiva Paolo e noi gridando: "Questi uomini sono servi del Dio Altissimo e vi annunziano la via della salvezza".17 This girl, following Paul and us, was crying out, saying: “These men are servants of the Most High God! They are announcing to you the way of salvation!”
18 Questo fece per molti giorni finché Paolo, mal sopportando la cosa, si volse e disse allo spirito: "In nome di Gesù Cristo ti ordino di partire da lei". E lo spirito partì all'istante.18 Now she behaved in this way for many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go out from her.” And it went away in that same hour.
19 Ma vedendo i padroni che era partita anche la speranza del loro guadagno, presero Paolo e Sila e li trascinarono nella piazza principale davanti ai capi della città;19 But her masters, seeing that the hope of their profit went away, apprehended Paul and Silas, and they brought them to the rulers at the courthouse.
20 presentandoli ai magistrati dissero: "Questi uomini gettano il disordine nella nostra città; sono Giudei20 And presenting them to the magistrates, they said: “These men are disturbing our city, since they are Jews.
21 e predicano usanze che a noi Romani non è lecito accogliere né praticare".21 And they are announcing a way which is not lawful for us to accept or to observe, since we are Romans.”
22 La folla allora insorse contro di loro, mentre i magistrati, fatti strappare loro i vestiti, ordinarono di bastonarli22 And the people rushed together against them. And the magistrates, tearing their tunics, ordered them to be beaten with staffs.
23 e dopo averli caricati di colpi, li gettarono in prigione e ordinarono al carceriere di far buona guardia.23 And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them diligently.
24 Egli, ricevuto quest'ordine, li gettò nella cella più interna della prigione e strinse i loro piedi nei ceppi.

24 And since he had received this kind of order, he cast them into the interior prison cell, and he restricted their feet with stocks.
25 Verso mezzanotte Paolo e Sila, in preghiera, cantavano inni a Dio, mentre i carcerati stavano ad ascoltarli.25 Then, in the middle of the night, Paul and Silas were praying and praising God. And those who were also in custody were listening to them.
26 D'improvviso venne un terremoto così forte che furono scosse le fondamenta della prigione; subito tutte le porte si aprirono e si sciolsero le catene di tutti.26 Yet truly, there was a sudden earthquake, so great that the foundations of the prison were moved. And immediately all the doors were opened, and the bindings of everyone were released.
27 Il carceriere si svegliò e vedendo aperte le porte della prigione, tirò fuori la spada per uccidersi, pensando che i prigionieri fossero fuggiti.27 Then the prison guard, having been jarred awake, and seeing the doors of the prison open, drew his sword and intended to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had fled.
28 Ma Paolo gli gridò forte: "Non farti del male, siamo tutti qui".28 But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying: “Do no harm to yourself, for we are all here!”
29 Quegli allora chiese un lume, si precipitò dentro e tremando si gettò ai piedi di Paolo e Sila;29 Then calling for a light, he entered. And trembling, he fell before the feet of Paul and Silas.
30 poi li condusse fuori e disse: "Signori, cosa devo fare per esser salvato?".30 And bringing them outside, he said, “Sirs, what must I do, so that I may be saved?”
31 Risposero: "Credi nel Signore Gesù e sarai salvato tu e la tua famiglia".31 So they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and then you will be saved, with your household.”
32 E annunziarono la parola del Signore a lui e a tutti quelli della sua casa.32 And they spoke the Word of the Lord to him, along with all those who were in his house.
33 Egli li prese allora in disparte a quella medesima ora della notte, ne lavò le piaghe e subito si fece battezzare con tutti i suoi;33 And he, taking them in the same hour of the night, washed their scourges. And he was baptized, and next his entire household.
34 poi li fece salire in casa, apparecchiò la tavola e fu pieno di gioia insieme a tutti i suoi per avere creduto in Dio.
34 And when he had brought them into his own house, he set a table for them. And he was joyous, with his entire household, believing in God.
35 Fattosi giorno, i magistrati inviarono le guardie a dire: "Libera quegli uomini!".35 And when daylight had arrived, the magistrates sent the attendants, saying, “Release those men.”
36 Il carceriere annunziò a Paolo questo messaggio: "I magistrati hanno ordinato di lasciarvi andare! Potete dunque uscire e andarvene in pace".36 But the prison guard reported these words to Paul: “The magistrates have sent to have you released. Now therefore, depart. Go in peace.”
37 Ma Paolo disse alle guardie: "Ci hanno percosso in pubblico e senza processo, sebbene siamo cittadini romani, e ci hanno gettati in prigione; e ora ci fanno uscire di nascosto? No davvero! Vengano di persona a condurci fuori!".37 But Paul said to them: “They have beaten us publicly, though we were not condemned. They have cast men who are Romans into prison. And now they would drive us away secretly? Not so. Instead, let them come forward,
38 E le guardie riferirono ai magistrati queste parole. All'udire che erano cittadini romani, si spaventarono;38 and let us drive them away.” Then the attendants reported these words to the magistrates. And upon hearing that they were Romans, they were afraid.
39 vennero e si scusarono con loro; poi li fecero uscire e li pregarono di partire dalla città.39 And arriving, they pleaded with them, and leading them out, they begged them to depart from the city.
40 Usciti dalla prigione, si recarono a casa di Lidia dove, incontrati i fratelli, li esortarono e poi partirono.40 And they went away from the prison and entered into the house of Lydia. And having seen the brothers, they consoled them, and then they set out.