Acts of the Apostles 16

DOUAI-RHEIMS	BIBLIA
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.	1 Llegó también a Derbe y Listra. Había allí un discípulo llamado Timoteo, hijo de una mujer judía creyente y de padre griego.
2 To this man the brethren that were in Lystra and Iconium, gave a good testimony.	2 Los hermanos de Listra e Iconio daban de él un buen testimonio.
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.	3 Pablo quiso que se viniera con él. Le tomó y le circuncidó a causa de los judíos que había por aquellos lugares, pues todos sabían que su padre era griego.
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.	4 Conforme iban pasando por las ciudades, les iban entregando, para que las observasen, las decisiones tomadas por los apóstoles y presbíteros en Jerusalén.
5 And the churches were confirmed in faith, and increased in number daily.	5 Las Iglesias, pues, se afianzaban en la fe y crecían en número de día en día.
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.	6 Atravesaron Frigia y la región de Galacia, pues el Espíritu Santo les había impedido predicar la Palabra en Asia.
7 And when they were come into Mysia, they attempted to go into Bythynia, and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not.	7 Estando ya cerca de Misia, intentaron dirigirse a Bitinia, pero no se lo consintió el Espíritu de Jesús.
8 And when they had passed through Mysia, they went down to Troas.	8 Atravesaron, pues, Misia y bajaron a Tróada.
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.	9 Por la noche Pablo tuvo una visión: Un macedonio estaba de pie suplicándole: «Pasa a Macedonia y ayúdanos».
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.	10 En cuanto tuvo la visión, inmediatamente intentamos pasar a Macedonia, persuadidos de que Dios nos había llamado para evangelizarles.
11 And sailing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the day following to Neapolis;	11 Nos embarcamos en Tróada y fuimos derechos a Samotracia, y al día siguiente a Neápolis;
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.	12 de allí pasamos a Filipos, que es una de las principales ciudades de la demarcación de Macedonia, y colonia. En esta ciudad nos detuvimos algunos días.
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.	13 El sábado salimos fuera de la puerta, a la orilla de un río, donde suponíamos que habría un sitio para orar. Nos sentamos y empezamos a hablar a las mujeres que habían concurrido.
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.	14 Una de ellas, llamada Lidia, vendedora de púrpura, natural de la ciudad de Tiatira, y que adoraba a Dios, nos escuchaba. El Señor le abrió el corazón para que se adhiriese a las palabras de Pablo.
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.	15 Cuando ella y los de su casa recibieron el bautismo, suplicó: «Si juzgáis que soy fiel al Señor, venid y quedaos en mi casa». Y nos obligó a ir.
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.	16 Sucedió que al ir nosotros al lugar de oración, nos vino al encuentro una muchacha esclava poseída de un espíritu adivino, que pronunciando oráculos producía mucho dinero a sus amos.
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.	17 Nos seguía a Pablo y a nosotros gritando: «Estos hombres son siervos del Dios Altísimo, que os anuncian un camino de salvación».
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.	18 Venía haciendo esto durante muchos días. Cansado Pablo, se volvió y dijo al espíritu: «En nombre de Jesucristo te mando que salgas de ella». Y en el mismo instante salió.
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.	19 Al ver sus amos que se les había ido su esperanza de ganancia, prendieron a Pablo y a Silas y los arrastraron hasta el ágora, ante los magistrados;
20 And presenting them to the magistrates, they said: These men disturb our city, being Jews;	20 los presentaron a los pretores y dijeron: «Estos hombres alborotan nuestra ciudad; son judíos
21 And preach a fashion which it is not lawful for us to receive nor observe, being Romans.	21 y predican unas costumbres que nosotros, por ser romanos, no podemos aceptar ni practicar».
22 And the people ran together against them; and the magistrates rending off their clothes, commanded them to be beaten with rods.	22 La gente se amotinó contra ellos; los pretores les hicieron arrancar los vestidos y mandaron azotarles con varas.
23 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the gaoler to keep them diligently.	23 Después de haberles dado muchos azotes, los echaron a la cárcel y mandaron al carcelero que los guardase con todo cuidado.
24 Who having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.	24 Este, al recibir tal orden, los metió en el calabozo interior y sujetó sus pies en el cepo.
25 And at midnight, Paul and Silas praying, praised God. And they that were in prison, heard them.	25 Hacia la media noche Pablo y Silas estaban en oración cantando himnos a Dios; los presos les escuchaban.
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.	26 De repente se produjo un terremoto tan fuerte que los mismos cimientos de la cárcel se conmovieron. Al momento quedaron abiertas todas las puertas y se soltaron las cadenas de todos.
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.	27 Despertó el carcelero y al ver las puertas de la cárcel abiertas, sacó la espada e iba a matarse, creyendo que los presos habían huido.
28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying: Do thyself no harm, for we all are here.	28 Pero Pablo le gritó: «No te hagas ningún mal, que estamos todos aquí».
29 Then calling for a light, he went in, and trembling, fell down at the feet of Paul and Silas.	29 El carcelero pidió luz, entró de un salto y tembloroso se arrojó a los pies de Pablo y Silas,
30 And bringing them out, he said: Masters, what must I do, that I may be saved?	30 los sacó fuera y les dijo: «Señores, ¿qué tengo que hacer para salvarme?»
31 But they said: Believe in the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.	31 Le respondieron: «Ten fe en el Señor Jesús y te salvarás tú y tu casa».
32 And they preached the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house.	32 Y le anunciaron la Palabra del Señor a él y a todos los de su casa.
33 And he, taking them the same hour of the night, washed their stripes, and himself was baptized, and all his house immediately.	33 En aquella misma hora de la noche el carcelero los tomó consigo y les lavó las heridas; inmediatamente recibió el bautismo él y todos los suyos.
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.	34 Les hizo entonces subir a su casa, les preparó la mesa y se alegró con toda su familia por haber creído en Dios.
35 And when the day was come, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.	35 Llegado el día, los pretores enviaron a los lictores a decir al carcelero: «Pon en libertad a esos hombres».
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.	36 El carcelero transmitió estas palabras a Pablo: «Los pretores han enviado a decir que os suelte. Ahora, pues, salid y marchad».
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,	37 Pero Pablo les contestó: «Después de habernos azotado públicamente sin habernos juzgado, a pesar de ser nosotros ciudadanos romanos, nos echaron a la cárcel; ¿y ahora quieren mandarnos de aquí a escondidas? Eso no; que vengan ellos a sacarnos».
38 And let us out themselves. And the serjeants told these words to the magistrates. And they were afraid, hearing that they were Romans.	38 Los lictores transmitieron estas palabras a los pretores. Les entró miedo al oír que eran romanos.
39 And coming, they besought them; and bringing them out, they desired them to depart out of the city.	39 Vinieron y les rogaron que saliesen de la ciudad.
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.	40 Al salir de la cárcel se fueron a casa de Lidia, volvieron a ver a los hermanos, los animaron y se marcharon.