Hechos de los Apóstoles 20

EL LIBRO DEL PUEBLO DE DIOS	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 Cuando cesó el tumulto, Pablo llamó a los discípulos y después de haberlos exhortado, se despidió de ellos y partió hacia Macedonia.	1 Then, after the tumult ceased, Paul, calling the disciples to himself and exhorting them, said farewell. And he set out, so that he might go into Macedonia.
2 Atravesó toda esa región, exhortando vivamente a sus hermanos, y llegó a Grecia,	2 And when he had walked through those areas and had exhorted them with many sermons, he went into Greece.
3 donde permaneció tres meses. Cuando iba a embarcarse para Siria, los judíos tramaron una conspiración contra él, y por eso, decidió volver por Macedonia.	3 After he had spent three months there, treacheries were planned against him by the Jews, just as he was about to sail into Syria. And having been advised of this, he return through Macedonia.
4 Lo acompañaban Sópatro de Berea, hijo de Pirro; Aristarco y Segundo de Tesalónica; Gayo de Derbe, Timoteo, y también Tíquico y Trófimo de la provincia de Asia.	4 Now those accompanying him were Sopater, the son of Pyrrhus from Beroea; and also the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and also Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia.
5 Estos se adelantaron y nos esperaron en Tróade.	5 These, after they had gone ahead, waited for us at Troas.
6 Nosotros, partimos de Filipos por mar después de la fiesta de los panes Acimos, y cinco días más tarde, nos reunimos con ellos en Tróade donde pasamos una semana.	6 Yet truly, we sailed from Philippi, after the days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days we went to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days.
7 El primer día de la semana, cuando nos reunimos para partir el pan, Pablo, que debía salir al día siguiente, dirigió la palabra a la asamblea y su discurso se prolongó hasta la medianoche.	7 Then, on the first Sabbath, when we had assembled together to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, intending to set out the next day. But he prolonged his sermon into the middle of the night.
8 La habitación donde nos habíamos reunido estaba muy iluminada.	8 Now there were plenty of lamps in the upper room, where we were gathered.
9 Un muchacho llamado Eutico, que se había sentado en el borde la ventana, tenía mucho sueño y se dormía mientras Pablo hablaba, hasta que, vencido por el sueño, se cayó desde un tercer piso. Cuando lo levantaron, estaba muerto.	9 And a certain adolescent named Eutychus, sitting on the window sill, was being weighed down by a heavy drowsiness (for Paul was preaching at length). Then, as he went to sleep, he fell from the third floor room downward. And when he was lifted up, he was dead.
10 Pablo bajo, se echó sobre él y, abrazándolo, dijo: «No se alarmen, porque está vivo».	10 When Paul had gone down to him, he laid himself over him and, embracing him, said, “Do not worry, for his soul is still within him.”
11 Volvió a subir, partió el pan y comió. Luego siguió hablando mucho tiempo hasta el amanecer; y después salió.	11 And so, going up, and breaking bread, and eating, and having spoken well on until daylight, he then set out.
12 En cuanto al muchacho, lo llevaron a su casa con vida, y todos se sintieron muy reconfortados.	12 Now they had brought the boy in alive, and they were more than a little consoled.
13 Nosotros nos adelantamos en barco, navegando en dirección a Asos, donde debíamos recoger a Pablo. El lo había dispuesto así, porque iba a hacer el viaje por tierra.	13 Then we climbed aboard the ship and sailed to Assos, where we were to take in Paul. For so he himself had decided, since he was making the journey by land.
14 Cuando nos juntamos en Asos, Pablo se embarcó con nosotros y nos dirigimos a Mitilene.	14 And when he had joined us at Assos, we took him in, and we went to Mitylene.
15 Partimos de allí al día siguiente y llegamos frente a Quío. Al otro día, fuimos a Samos y, después de hacer escala en Trogilio, al día siguiente llegamos a Mileto.	15 And sailing from there, on the following day, we arrived opposite Chios. And next we landed at Samos. And on the following day we went to Miletus.
16 Pablo había decidido pasar de largo por Efeso, para no retrasarse demasiado en Asia. Estaba apurado porque, de ser posible, quería estar en Jerusalén el día de Pentecostés.	16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not be delayed in Asia. For he was hurrying so that, if it were possible for him, he might observe the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem.
17 Desde Mileto, mandó llamar a los presbíteros de la Iglesia de Efeso.	17 Then, sending from Miletus to Ephesus, he called those greater by birth in the church.
18 Cuando estos llegaron, Pablo les dijo: «Ya saben cómo me he comportado siempre con ustedes desde el primer día que puse el pie en la provincia de Asia.	18 And when they had come to him and were together, he said to them: “You know that from the first day when I entered into Asia, I have been with you, for the entire time, in this manner:
19 He servido al Señor con toda humildad y con muchas lágrimas, en medio de las pruebas a que fui sometido por las insidias de los judíos.	19 serving the Lord, with all humility and despite the tears and trials which befell me from the treacheries of the Jews,
20 Ustedes saben que no he omitido nada que pudiera serles útil; les prediqué y les enseñé tanto en público como en privado,	20 how I held back nothing that was of value, how well I have preached to you, and that I have taught you publicly and throughout the houses,
21 instando a judíos y a paganos a convertirse a Dios y a creer en nuestro Señor Jesús.	21 testifying both to Jews and to Gentiles about repentance in God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
22 Y ahora, como encadenado por el Espíritu, voy a Jerusalén sin saber lo que me sucederá allí.	22 And now, behold, being obliged in spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,
23 Sólo sé que, de ciudad en ciudad, el Espíritu Santo me va advirtiendo cuántas cadenas y tribulaciones me esperan.	23 except that the Holy Spirit, throughout every city, has cautioned me, saying that chains and tribulations await me at Jerusalem.
24 Pero poco me importa la vida, mientras pueda cumplir mi carrera y la misión que recibí del Señor Jesús: la de dar testimonio de la Buena Noticia de la gracia de Dios.	24 But I dread none of these things. Neither do I consider my life to be more precious because it is my own, provided that in some way I may complete my own course and that of the ministry of the Word, which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the Gospel of the grace of God.
25 Y ahora sé que ustedes, entre quienes pasé predicando el Reino, no volverán a verme.	25 And now, behold, I know that you will no longer see my face, all of you among whom I have traveled, preaching the kingdom of God.
26 Por eso hoy declaro delante de todos que no tengo nada que reprocharme respecto de ustedes.	26 For this reason, I call you as witnesses on this very day: that I am clean from the blood of all.
27 Porque no hemos omitido nada para anunciarles plenamente los designios de Dios.	27 For I have not turned aside in the least from announcing every counsel of God to you.
28 Velen por ustedes, y por todo el rebaño sobre el cual el Espíritu Santo los ha constituido guardianes para apacentar a la Iglesia de Dios, que él adquirió al precio de su propia sangre.	28 Take care of yourselves and of the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has stationed you as Bishops to rule the Church of God, which he has purchased by his own blood.
29 Yo sé que después de mi partida se introducirán entre ustedes lobos rapaces que no perdonarán al rebaño.	29 I know that after my departure ravenous wolves will enter among you, not sparing the flock.
30 Y aun de entre ustedes mismos, surgirán hombres que tratarán de arrastrar a los discípulos con doctrinas perniciosas.	30 And from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice disciples after them.
31 Velen, entonces, y recuerden que durante tres años, de noche y de día, no he cesado de aconsejar con lágrimas a cada uno de ustedes.	31 Because of this, be vigilant, retaining in memory that throughout three years I did not cease, night and day, with tears, to admonish each and every one of you.
32 Ahora los encomiendo al Señor y a la Palabra de su gracia, que tiene poder para construir el edificio y darles la parte de la herencia que les corresponde, con todos los que han sido santificados.	32 And now, I commend you to God and to the Word of his grace. He has the power to build up, and to give an inheritance to all who are sanctified.
33 En cuanto a mí, no he deseado ni plata ni oro ni los bienes de nadie.	33 I have coveted neither silver and gold, nor apparel,
34 Ustedes saben que con mis propias manos he atendido a mis necesidades y a las de mis compañeros.	34 as you yourselves know. For that which was needed by me and by those who are with me, these hands have provided.
35 De todas las maneras posibles, les he mostrado que así, trabajando duramente, se debe ayudar a los débiles, y que es preciso recordar las palabras del Señor Jesús: «La felicidad está más en dar que en recibir».	35 I have revealed all things to you, because by laboring in this way, it is necessary to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
36 Después de decirles esto, se arrodilló y oró junto a ellos.	36 And when he had said these things, kneeling down, he prayed with all of them.
37 Todos se pusieron a llorar, abrazaron a Pablo y lo besaron afectuosamente,	37 Then a great weeping occurred among them all. And, falling upon the neck of Paul, they kissed him,
38 apenados sobre todo porque les había dicho que ya no volverían a verlo. Después lo acompañaron hasta el barco.	38 being grieved most of all over the word which he had said, that they would never see his face again. And they brought him to the ship.