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Giovedi, 2 maggio 2024 - Sant´ Atanasio ( Letture di oggi)

Atos dos Apóstolos 10


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SAGRADA BIBLIAKING JAMES BIBLE
1 Havia em Cesaréia um homem, por nome Cornélio, centurião da coorte que se chamava Itálica.1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
2 Era religioso; ele e todos os de sua casa eram tementes a Deus. Dava muitas esmolas ao povo e orava constantemente.2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
3 Este homem viu claramente numa visão, pela hora nona do dia, aproximar-se dele um anjo de Deus e o chamar: Cornélio!3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
4 Cornélio fixou nele os olhos e, possuído de temor, perguntou: Que há, Senhor? O anjo replicou: As tuas orações e as tuas esmolas subiram à presença de Deus como uma oferta de lembrança.4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.
5 Agora envia homens a Jope e faze vir aqui um certo Simão, que tem por sobrenome Pedro.5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
6 Ele se acha hospedado em casa de Simão, um curtidor, cuja casa fica junto ao mar.6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
7 Quando se retirou o anjo que lhe falara, chamou dois dos seus criados e um soldado temente ao Senhor, daqueles que estavam às suas ordens.7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
8 Contou-lhes tudo e enviou-os a Jope.8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
9 No dia seguinte, enquanto estavam em viagem e se aproximavam da cidade - pelo meio-dia -, Pedro subiu ao terraço da casa para fazer oração.9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
10 Então, como sentisse fome, quis comer. Mas, enquanto lho preparavam, caiu em êxtase.10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
11 Viu o céu aberto e descer uma coisa parecida com uma grande toalha que baixava do céu à terra, segura pelas quatro pontas.11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 Nela havia de todos os quadrúpedes, dos répteis da terra e das aves do céu.12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13 Uma voz lhe falou: Levanta-te, Pedro! Mata e come.13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
14 Disse Pedro: De modo algum, Senhor, porque nunca comi coisa alguma profana e impura.14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
15 Esta voz lhe falou pela segunda vez: O que Deus purificou não chames tu de impuro.15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
16 Isto se repetiu três vezes e logo a toalha foi recolhida ao céu.16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
17 Desconcertado, Pedro refletia consigo mesmo sobre o que significava a visão que tivera, quando os homens, enviados por Cornélio, se apresentaram à porta, perguntando pela casa de Simão.17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
18 Eles chamaram e indagaram se ali estava hospedado Simão, com o sobrenome Pedro.18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
19 Enquanto Pedro refletia na visão, disse o Espírito: Eis aí três homens que te procuram.19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
20 Levanta-te! Desce e vai com eles sem hesitar, porque sou eu quem os enviou.20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
21 Pedro desceu ao encontro dos homens e disse-lhes: Aqui me tendes, sou eu a quem buscais. Qual é o motivo por que viestes aqui?21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?
22 Responderam: O centurião Cornélio, homem justo e temente a Deus, o qual goza de excelente reputação entre todos os judeus, recebeu dum santo anjo o aviso de te mandar chamar à sua casa e de ouvir as tuas palavras.22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
23 Então Pedro os mandou entrar e hospedou-os. No dia seguinte, levantou-se e partiu com eles, e alguns dos irmãos de Jope o acompanharam.23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
24 No outro dia chegaram a Cesaréia. Cornélio os estava esperando, tendo convidado os seus parentes e amigos mais íntimos.24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
25 Quando Pedro estava para entrar, Cornélio saiu a recebê-lo e prostrou-se aos seus pés para adorá-lo.25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
26 Pedro, porém, o ergueu, dizendo: Levanta-te! Também eu sou um homem!26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
27 E, falando com ele, entrou e achou ali muitas pessoas que se tinham reunido e disse:27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.
28 Vós sabeis que é proibido a um judeu aproximar-se dum estrangeiro ou ir à sua casa. Todavia, Deus me mostrou que nenhum homem deve ser considerado profano ou impuro.28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
29 Por isso vim sem hesitar, logo que fui chamado. Pergunto, pois, por que motivo me chamastes.29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
30 Disse Cornélio: Faz hoje quatro dias que estava eu a orar em minha casa, à hora nona, quando se pôs diante de mim um homem com vestes resplandecentes, que disse:30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
31 Cornélio, a tua oração foi atendida e Deus se lembrou de tuas esmolas.31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
32 Envia alguém a Jope e manda vir Simão, que tem por sobrenome Pedro. Está hospedado perto do mar em casa do curtidor Simão.32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
33 Por isso mandei chamar-te logo e felicito-te por teres vindo. Agora, pois, eis-nos todos reunidos na presença de Deus para ouvir tudo o que Deus te ordenou de nos dizer.33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
34 Então Pedro tomou a palavra e disse: Em verdade, reconheço que Deus não faz distinção de pessoas,34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
35 mas em toda nação lhe é agradável aquele que o temer e fizer o que é justo.35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
36 Deus enviou a sua palavra aos filhos de Israel, anunciando-lhes a boa nova da paz, por meio de Jesus Cristo. Este é o Senhor de todos.36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
37 Vós sabeis como tudo isso aconteceu na Judéia, depois de ter começado na Galiléia, após o batismo que João pregou.37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
38 Vós sabeis como Deus ungiu a Jesus de Nazaré com o Espírito Santo e com o poder, como ele andou fazendo o bem e curando todos os oprimidos do demônio, porque Deus estava com ele.38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
39 E nós somos testemunhas de tudo o que fez na terra dos judeus e em Jerusalém. Eles o mataram, suspendendo-o num madeiro.39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
40 Mas Deus o ressuscitou ao terceiro dia e permitiu que aparecesse,40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
41 não a todo o povo, mas às testemunhas que Deus havia predestinado, a nós que comemos e bebemos com ele, depois que ressuscitou.41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
42 Ele nos mandou pregar ao povo e testemunhar que é ele quem foi constituído por Deus juiz dos vivos e dos mortos.42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
43 Dele todos os profetas dão testemunho, anunciando que todos os que nele crêem recebem o perdão dos pecados por meio de seu nome.43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
44 Estando Pedro ainda a falar, o Espírito Santo desceu sobre todos os que ouviam a {santa} palavra.44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 Os fiéis da circuncisão, que tinham vindo com Pedro, profundamente se admiraram, vendo que o dom do Espírito Santo era derramado também sobre os pagãos;45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 pois eles os ouviam falar em outras línguas e glorificar a Deus.46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Então Pedro tomou a palavra: Porventura pode-se negar a água do batismo a estes que receberam o Espírito Santo como nós?47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 E mandou que fossem batizados em nome de Jesus Cristo. Rogaram-lhe então que ficasse com eles por alguns dias.48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.