Acts 9
1 But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Mais Saul, qui continuait à proférer des menaces et à massacrer les disciples du Seigneur, alla trouver le grand prêtre
2 and asked for letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
et lui demanda des lettres pour les synagogues de Damas, afin que, s'il trouvait des gens de la Voie, hommes ou femmes, il les amène liés à Jérusalem.
3 As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.
Comme il voyageait, il s'approcha de Damas, et soudain une lumière venant du ciel brilla autour de lui.
4 And he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?"
Il tomba par terre et entendit une voix qui lui disait: « Saul, Saul, pourquoi me persécutes-tu? »
5 And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" And he said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.
Il dit: « Qui es-tu, Seigneur? » Le Seigneur dit: « Je suis Jésus, que vous persécutez.
6 But rise up, and enter into the city, and you will be told what you must do."
Mais lève-toi et entre dans la ville; alors on te dira ce que tu dois faire. »
7 The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the sound, but seeing no one.
Les hommes qui voyageaient avec lui restèrent sans voix, entendant le bruit, mais ne voyant personne.
8 Saul arose from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could not see anything. They led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
Saül se leva de terre, et ses yeux s'ouvrirent, mais il ne vit personne. On le conduisit par la main, et on l'amena à Damas.
9 He was without sight for three days, and neither ate nor drank.
Il resta trois jours sans voir, et il ne mangea ni ne but.
10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Look, it's me, Lord."
Or, il y avait à Damas un disciple nommé Ananias. Le Seigneur lui dit dans une vision: « Ananias! » Il a dit: « Voici, c'est moi, Seigneur. »
11 The Lord said to him, "Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For look, he is praying,
Le Seigneur lui dit: « Lève-toi, va dans la rue qui s'appelle Straight, et cherche dans la maison de Juda un nommé Saul, originaire de Tarse. Car voici, il est en train de prier,
12 and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight."
et il a vu en vision un homme, nommé Ananias, entrer et lui imposer les mains, afin qu'il recouvre la vue. »
13 But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.
Mais Ananias prit la parole et dit: « Seigneur, plusieurs m'ont parlé de cet homme, et m'ont dit combien de mal il a fait à tes saints à Jérusalem.
14 Here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name."
Il a ici le pouvoir, de la part des principaux sacrificateurs, de lier tous ceux qui invoquent ton nom. »
15 But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.
Mais le Seigneur lui dit: « Va, car il est le vase que j'ai choisi pour porter mon nom devant les nations et les rois, et devant les enfants d'Israël.
16 For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake."
Car je lui montrerai combien de choses il doit souffrir à cause de mon nom. »
17 Ananias departed, and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
Ananias s'en alla et entra dans la maison. Imposant les mains sur lui, il dit: « Frère Saul, le Seigneur, qui t'est apparu sur le chemin par lequel tu es venu, m'a envoyé pour que tu recouvres la vue et que tu sois rempli du Saint-Esprit. »
18 Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.
Aussitôt, quelque chose comme des écailles tombèrent de ses yeux, et il recouvra la vue. Il se leva et fut baptisé.
19 He took food and was strengthened. He stayed several days with the disciples who were at Damascus.
Il prit de la nourriture et fut fortifié. Saul resta plusieurs jours avec les disciples qui étaient à Damas.
20 Immediately in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.
Aussitôt, dans les synagogues, il annonça le Christ, qu'il est le Fils de Dieu.
21 All who heard him were amazed, and said, "Is not this he who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called on this name? And he had come here intending to bring them bound before the chief priests."
Tous ceux qui l'entendaient étaient stupéfaits et disaient: « N'est-ce pas lui qui, à Jérusalem, faisait du tort à ceux qui invoquaient ce nom? Et il était venu ici dans l'intention de les amener liés devant les chefs des prêtres! ».
22 But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Mais Saul devenait de plus en plus fort, et il confondait les Juifs qui habitaient Damas, prouvant que c'était le Christ.
23 When many days were fulfilled, the Jews conspired together to kill him,
Plusieurs jours s'étant écoulés, les Juifs formèrent un complot pour le faire mourir.
24 but their plot became known to Saul. They watched the gates both day and night that they might kill him,
Mais Saul eut vent de leur projet. Ils surveillaient les portes jour et nuit, afin de le tuer.
25 but his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.
Mais ses disciples le prirent de nuit, le firent descendre par la muraille, et le descendirent dans une corbeille.
26 When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
Lorsque Saul fut arrivé à Jérusalem, il essaya de se joindre aux disciples; mais ils avaient tous peur de lui, ne croyant pas qu'il était disciple.
27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
Mais Barnabas le prit et l'amena aux apôtres, et il leur raconta comment il avait vu le Seigneur en chemin, et comment il lui avait parlé, et comment à Damas il avait prêché hardiment au nom de Jésus.
28 He was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.
Il entra avec eux dans Jérusalem,
29 He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him.
et prêcha hardiment au nom du Seigneur Jésus. Il parlait et disputait avec les Hellénistes, mais ceux-ci cherchaient à le faire mourir.
30 When the brothers knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.
Lorsque les frères le surent, ils le firent descendre à Césarée et l'envoyèrent à Tarse.
31 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Ainsi, dans toute la Judée, la Galilée et la Samarie, les assemblées connurent la paix et furent édifiées. Elles se multipliaient, marchant dans la crainte du Seigneur et dans le réconfort de l'Esprit Saint.
32 It happened, as Peter went throughout all those parts, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.
Comme Pierre parcourait toutes ces contrées, il descendit aussi chez les saints qui demeuraient à Lydda.
33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years, because he was paralyzed.
Il y trouva un homme nommé Énée, qui était alité depuis huit ans parce qu'il était paralysé.
34 Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed." Immediately he arose.
Pierre lui dit: « Énée, Jésus-Christ te guérit. Lève-toi et fais ton lit! » Aussitôt, il se leva.
35 All who lived at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
Tous les habitants de Lydda et du Saron le virent, et ils se convertirent au Seigneur.
36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which when translated, means Dorcas). This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.
Or il y avait à Joppé une disciple nommée Tabitha, ce qui, traduit, signifie Dorcas. Cette femme était pleine de bonnes œuvres et d'actes de miséricorde qu'elle accomplissait.
37 It happened in those days that she fell sick, and died. When they had washed her, they placed her in an upper chamber.
En ce temps-là, elle tomba malade et mourut. Après l'avoir lavée, on la déposa dans une chambre haute.
38 As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to us.
Comme Lydda était près de Joppé, les disciples, apprenant que Pierre s'y trouvait, lui envoyèrent deux hommes, le priant de ne pas tarder à venir les rejoindre.
39 Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper chamber. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
Pierre se leva et partit avec eux. Lorsqu'il fut arrivé, ils le firent entrer dans la chambre haute. Toutes les veuves se tenaient près de lui, pleurant, et montrant les tuniques et les autres vêtements que Dorcas avait confectionnés pendant qu'elle était avec elles.
40 Peter put them all out, and kneeled down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Pierre les fit sortir, puis il se mit à genoux et pria. Se tournant vers le corps, il dit: « Tabitha, lève-toi! » Elle ouvrit les yeux, et quand elle vit Pierre, elle se redressa.
41 He gave her his hand, and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
Il lui donna la main et la fit se lever. Appelant les saints et les veuves, il la présenta vivante.
42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
Cela se répandit dans toute la ville de Joppé, et beaucoup crurent au Seigneur.
43 It happened, that he stayed many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.
Il resta plusieurs jours à Joppé chez un corroyeur nommé Simon.
