第09章 客西马尼
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第09章 客西马尼
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Chapter 9—Preparing to Die
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“耶稣出来，照常往橄榄山去。门徒也跟随祂。到了那地方，就对他们说：你们要祷告，免得入了迷惑。于是离开他们，约有扔一块石头那么远，跪下祷告，说：父啊！祢若愿意，就把这杯撤去。然而不要成就我的意思，只要成就祢的意思”（路22:39-42）。?{CSA 31.1}[1]
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And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them about a stones cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. Luke 22:39-42. {CSA 31.1}[1]
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救主和祂的门徒慢慢地走向客西马尼园。逾越节之夜的满月从无云的天空照耀着大地。从各地来过节的人所搭的帐篷皆已沉寂无声。{CSA 32.1}[2]
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In company with His disciples, the Saviour slowly made His way to the garden of Gethsemane. The Passover moon, broad and full, shone from a cloudless sky. The city of pilgrims’ tents was hushed into silence. {CSA 32.1}[2]
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耶稣一路和祂的门徒亲切地交谈，并教导着他们。及至走近客西马尼园，祂就变得异常沉默。过去祂常到这地方默想祈祷，但是从来也没有像这最后惨痛的一夜那样心中充满忧伤。祂在世上的整个生活中都行在上帝圣颜的光中。……但现在祂似乎与上帝支持祂的圣颜之光隔绝了。祂已被列在罪犯之中。祂必须担当堕落人类的罪愆。我们众人的罪孽必须归在这无罪者的身上。……{CSA 32.2}[3]
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Jesus had been earnestly conversing with His disciples and instructing them; but as He neared Gethsemane, He became strangely silent. He had often visited this spot for meditation and prayer; but never with a heart so full of sorrow as upon this night of His last agony. Throughout His life on earth He had walked in the light of Gods presence.... But now He seemed to be shut out from the light of Gods sustaining presence. Now He was numbered with the transgressors. The guilt of fallen humanity He must bear. Upon Him who knew no sin must be laid the iniquity of us all.... {CSA 32.2}[3]
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当他们走近园子的时候，门徒已经注意到他们夫子所有的改变。……{CSA 32.3}[4]
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As they approached the garden, the disciples had marked the change that came over their Master.... {CSA 32.3}[4]
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除了三个人之外，耶稣把其余的门徒都留在园子的门口，并嘱咐他们为自己祷告，也为祂祷告。祂带着彼得、雅各和约翰走到园内僻静的地方。……这一次祂希望他们与祂一同整夜祈祷。……{CSA 32.4}[5]
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Near the entrance to the garden, Jesus left all but three of the disciples, bidding them pray for themselves and for Him. With Peter, James, and John, He entered its secluded recesses.... But now He desired them to spend the night with Him in prayer.... {CSA 32.4}[5]
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祂离开他们稍往前走，在他们还可以看见并听见祂的地方，俯伏在地。祂感觉到因了罪祂与天父隔开了。?56{CSA 32.5}[6]
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He went a little distance from them—not so far but that they could both see and hear Him—and fell prostrate upon the ground. He felt that by sin He was being separated from His Father. 56 {CSA 32.5}[6]
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从前在旷野的试探中，人类的命运曾一度陷入危机。那时，得胜的乃是基督。如今撒但来要作最后可怕的挣扎。他曾在基督三年的服务时期中，为这一次的斗争作准备。在撒但，这一次的斗争关系重大，假若这一次失败了，他掌权的希望既告断绝，世上的国终必成了基督的国。他自己则必被推翻并被赶出去。但如果他能胜过基督，世界就要成为撒但的国，人类也必永远处在他的权势之下了。同时，这次斗争的关键也已摆在基督面前，祂的心就因怕与上帝隔绝而充满恐惧。……{CSA 32.6}[7]
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In the wilderness of temptation the destiny of the human race had been at stake. Christ was then conqueror. Now the tempter had come for the last fearful struggle. For this he had been preparing during the three years of Christs ministry. Everything was at stake with him. If he failed here, his hope of mastery was lost; the kingdoms of the world would finally become Christs; he himself would be overthrown and cast out. But if Christ could be overcome, the earth would become Satans kingdom, and the human race would be forever in his power. With the issues of the conflict before Him, Christs soul was filled with dread of separation from God.... {CSA 32.6}[7]
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世人的罪恶都重重地压在基督身上。上帝对罪恶的忿怒，几乎把祂的生命摧毁了。……祂在极痛苦中紧紧地伏在冰冷的地上，似乎是要避免自己被迫离开上帝更远。……从祂灰白的嘴唇中发出悲痛的呼求，说：“我父啊！倘若可行，求祢叫这杯离开我。”但到了现在，祂还加上一句说：“然而不要照我的意思，只要照你的意思”（太26:39）。{CSA 32.7}[8]
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The sins of men weighed heavily upon Christ, and the sense of Gods wrath against sin was crushing out His life.... In His agony He clings to the cold ground, as if to prevent Himself from being drawn farther from God.... From His pale lips comes the bitter cry, “O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me.” Yet even now He adds, “Nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.” {CSA 32.7}[8]
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人心在痛苦中是渴望有人同情的，而这种渴望是基督所深深感到的。在心灵异常的苦痛中，祂以迫切的心情来到祂的门徒那里。过去祂常赐福，安慰，并在忧伤困苦中护庇他们。而现在祂却希望从他们口中听到一些安慰的话。那过去常向他们说同情之话的主，现在正遭受着非人所能受的苦痛，所以祂渴望知道他们是否正在为祂并为自己祈祷。……{CSA 32.8}[9]
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The human heart longs for sympathy in suffering. This longing Christ felt to the very depths of His being. In the supreme agony of His soul He came to His disciples with a yearning desire to hear some words of comfort from those whom He had so often blessed and comforted, and shielded in sorrow and distress. The One who had always had words of sympathy for them was now suffering superhuman agony, and He longed to know that they were praying for Him and for themselves.... {CSA 32.8}[9]
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于是祂勉强地站了起来，步履蹒跚地走到祂留下的同伴那里，但祂“见他们睡着了”（太26:40）。…… {CSA 32.9}[10]
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Rising with painful effort, He staggered to the place where He had left His companions. But He “findeth them asleep.” ... {CSA 32.9}[10]
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在耶稣走向客西马尼园之前，祂曾对门徒说：“今夜你们为我的缘故，都要跌倒。”他们也曾向祂坚决地保证，他们愿意与祂一同下监，一同舍命。而且可怜又自满的彼得还说：“众人虽然跌倒，我总不能”（可?14:27,29）。?57{CSA 32.10}[11]
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Just before He bent His footsteps to the garden, Jesus had said to the disciples, “All ye shall be offended because of Me this night.” They had given Him the strongest assurance that they would go with Him to prison and to death. And poor, self-sufficient Peter had added, “Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.” Mark 14:27, 29. 57 {CSA 32.10}[11]
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耶稣对彼得说：“西门！你睡觉吗？不能儆醒片时吗？ {CSA 32.11}[12]
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Addressing Peter, Jesus said, “Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? {CSA 32.11}[12]
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总要儆醒祷告，免得入了迷惑，你们心灵固然愿意，肉体却软弱了。”…… {CSA 33.1}[13]
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Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.”... {CSA 33.1}[13]
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当心灵的剧痛临到祂时，祂的“汗珠如大血点，滴在地上。”园中的树木，似乎在沉默地望着祂受苦。从它们茂密的枝条上，落下大滴的露水在祂憔悴的身上，好像自然界也在为那单独与黑暗势力斗争的创造主流泪呢！…… {CSA 33.2}[14]
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As the agony of soul came upon Him, “His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” The cypress and palm trees were the silent witnesses of His anguish. From their leafy branches dropped heavy dew upon His stricken form, as if nature wept over its Author wrestling alone with the powers of darkness.... {CSA 33.2}[14]
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救主的话传到昏睡的门徒耳中，说：“我父啊！倘若可行，求祢叫这杯离开我，然而不要照我的意思，只要照祢的意思。” {CSA 33.3}[15]
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The words of the Saviour were borne to the ears of the drowsy disciples, “O My Father, if this cup may not pass away from Me, except I drink it, Thy will be done.” {CSA 33.3}[15]
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门徒起初想到耶稣旁边去，但祂曾吩咐他们留在那里儆醒祈祷。当耶稣再到门徒那里时，祂发现他们仍在睡觉。……耶稣既来到他们身边，他们就醒过来了。他们看见祂脸上痛苦的血汗，心中便充满了恐惧。他们不明白祂心灵上的剧痛。“祂的面貌比别人憔悴，祂的形容比世人枯槁”（赛52:14）。{CSA 33.4}[16]
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The first impulse of the disciples was to go to Him; but He had bidden them tarry there, watching unto prayer. When Jesus came to them, He found them still sleeping.... His presence aroused them. They saw His face marked with the bloody sweat of agony, and they were filled with fear. His anguish of mind they could not understand. “His visage was so marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men.” Isaiah 52:14. {CSA 33.4}[16]
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耶稣又离开他们回到原来祷告的地方。祂既为大黑暗的恐怖所压倒，便俯伏在地。上帝儿子所具有的人性，在这考验的时辰中战栗不已。现在祂不是为祂的门徒祈祷，使他们不至于失了信心，乃是为自己受着试探而痛苦的心灵祈祷。那可怕的时刻已经来到，──那时刻将要决定世界的终局。人类的命运正在天平上摇摆不定。就是现在，基督还可以拒绝喝那犯罪人类当喝的杯，不为太迟。祂尽可以从祂的额上擦去那如大血点的汗珠，而听凭人类在他们的罪孽中灭亡。祂尽可以说，让违犯律法的人受他罪恶的刑罚吧！我要回到我父那里去。上帝的儿子愿意喝那屈辱居痛的苦杯吗？那无罪的一位愿意受罪恶咒诅的结果，去拯救有罪的人吗？从耶稣灰白的嘴唇战战兢兢地说出以下的话：“我父啊！这杯若不能离开我，必要我喝，就愿祢的旨意成全”（太26:42）。 {CSA 33.5}[17]
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Turning away, Jesus sought again His retreat, and fell prostrate, overcome by the horror of a great darkness. The humanity of the Son of God trembled in that trying hour. He prayed not now for His disciples that their faith might not fail, but for His own tempted, agonized soul. The awful moment had come—that moment which was to decide the destiny of the world. The fate of humanity trembled in the balance. Christ might even now refuse to drink the cup apportioned to guilty man. It was not yet too late. He might wipe the bloody sweat from His brow, and leave man to perish in his iniquity. He might say, Let the transgressor receive the penalty of his sin, and I will go back to My Father. Will the Son of God drink the bitter cup of humiliation and agony? Will the innocent suffer the consequences of the curse of sin, to save the guilty? The words fall tremblingly from the pale lips of Jesus, “O My Father, if this cup may not pass away from Me, except I drink it, Thy will be done.” {CSA 33.5}[17]
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祂三次发出这样的祈祷。?58{CSA 33.6}[18]
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Three times has He uttered that prayer. 58 {CSA 33.6}[18]
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众天使都看到救主的惨痛。他们看见他们的主被撒但的势力所包围；祂的人性被一种战栗而不可思议的恐怖所压倒。这时，天上寂静无声，琴声全然止息。众天军在沉寂的忧伤中注视着天父从祂爱子身上撤回祂的光明、慈爱和荣耀，便大为惊异。如果人类能见到这一幕景象，他们就必更能领会罪在上帝看来是多么可憎了。{CSA 33.7}[19]
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Angels beheld the Saviours agony. They saw their Lord enclosed by legions of satanic forces, His nature weighed down with a shuddering, mysterious dread. There was silence in heaven. No harp was touched. Could mortals have viewed the amazement of the angelic host as in silent grief they watched the Father separating His beams of light, love, and glory from His beloved Son, they would better understand how offensive in His sight is sin. {CSA 33.7}[19]
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当斗争迫近终局时，那些未曾堕落的诸世界和天上的使者都以极度的注意观看着。……{CSA 33.8}[20]
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The worlds unfallen and the heavenly angels had watched with intense interest as the conflict drew to its close.... {CSA 33.8}[20]
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基督的痛苦没有止息，但意志消沉，灰心丧胆的感觉离开了祂。风暴并未稍微减弱，但它所袭击的目标基督已经得了力量来应付它的威势。祂以镇定、沉着的姿态出现。在祂血迹斑斑的脸上，有从天上来的平安。祂已经忍受了从来没有人能忍受的痛苦，因祂已经为每一个人尝了死味。……{CSA 33.9}[21]
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Christs agony did not cease, but His depression and discouragement left Him. The storm had in nowise abated, but He who was its object was strengthened to meet its fury. He came forth calm and serene. A heavenly peace rested upon His bloodstained face. He had borne that which no human being could ever bear; for He had tasted the sufferings of death for every man.... {CSA 33.9}[21]
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祂听见那寻找祂的暴徒的脚步声，于是祂说：“起来！我们走吧，看哪！卖我的人近了”（太26:46）。 {CSA 33.10}[22]
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He heard the footsteps of the mob in search of Him, and said, “Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray Me.” {CSA 33.10}[22]
§47
当耶稣迎着卖祂的人走去的时候，祂刚才痛苦的痕迹已完全不见了。祂站在门徒的前头说：“你们找谁？他们回答说：找拿撒勒人耶稣。”耶稣回答说，“我就是”（约18:4, 5）。当祂说这一句话的时候，那方才伺候耶稣的天使，便置身于耶稣和暴徒之间。当时就有一道神圣的光芒照在救主的脸上，并有一个像鸽子的形体遮蔽着祂。在这种神圣荣光的显现之下，那嗜杀成性的一群暴徒片刻难当。他们狼狈地向后退去。祭司、长老、兵丁、甚至犹大，都像死人一样仆倒在地。……{CSA 33.11}[23]
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No traces of His recent agony were visible as Jesus stepped forth to meet His betrayer. Standing in advance of His disciples He said, “Whom seek ye?” They answered, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus replied, “I am He.” As these words were spoken, the angel who had lately ministered to Jesus moved between Him and the mob. A divine light illuminated the Saviours face, and a dovelike form overshadowed Him. In the presence of this divine glory, the murderous throng could not stand for a moment. They staggered back. Priests, elders, soldiers, and even Judas, fell as dead men to the ground.... {CSA 33.11}[23]
§49
耶稣原有机会可以逃走，但祂仍泰然自若地站在那里。祂好像是已经得了荣耀，立在那些毫无能力，俯伏在祂脚前的一群恶徒之中。门徒在旁观看，惊得哑口无言。{CSA 34.1}[24]
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Jesus had opportunity to escape, but He remained, calm and self-possessed. As one glorified He stood in the midst of that hardened band, now prostrate and helpless at His feet. The disciples looked on, silent with wonder and awe. {CSA 34.1}[24]
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但情势很快地改变了。暴徒们站了起来。罗马兵丁，祭司们和犹大，都来围着基督。他们似乎为自己的懦弱而羞愧，同时又怕祂还要逃跑。于是救赎主再问他们说：“你们找谁？”……他们又回答说：“找拿撒勒人耶稣。”救主便说：“我已经告诉你们，我就是。”于是指着门徒说：“你们若找我，就让这些人去吧”（约18:7,8）！祂知道他们的信心是多么软弱，所以设法护庇他们，使他们脱离试探和考验。为他们的缘故，祂已准备牺牲自己。{CSA 34.2}[25]
§52
But quickly the scene changed. The mob started up. The Roman soldiers, the priests and Judas, gathered about Christ. They seemed ashamed of their weakness, and fearful that He would yet escape. Again the question was asked by the Redeemer, “Whom seek ye?” ... [and] again they answered, “Jesus of Nazareth.” The Saviour then said, “I have told you that I am He: if therefore ye seek Me, let these go their way”—pointing to the disciples. He knew how weak was their faith, and He sought to shield them from temptation and trial. For them He was ready to sacrifice Himself. {CSA 34.2}[25]
§53
叛徒犹大没有忘记他所要作的事。当暴徒们进园时，他在前面作向导，大祭司紧随在祂后面。犹大曾给捉拿耶稣的人一个暗号说：“我与谁亲嘴，谁就是祂，你们可以拿住祂”（太26:48）。现在他假装不是与他们一伙的。他走到耶稣面前，好像知己的朋友一样，拉着祂的手，一再地与祂亲嘴，说：“请拉比安”（49节），并装出伤心的样子，好像是对祂的遭遇表示同情。{CSA 34.3}[26]
§54
Judas the betrayer did not forget the part he was to act. When the mob entered the garden, he had led the way, closely followed by the high priest. To the pursuers of Jesus he had given a sign, saying, “Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is He: hold Him fast.” Matthew 26:48. Now he pretends to have no part with them. Coming close to Jesus, he takes His hand as a familiar friend. With the words, “Hail, Master,” he kisses Him repeatedly, and appears to weep as if in sympathy with Him in His peril. {CSA 34.3}[26]
§55
耶稣对他说：“朋友！你来要做的事，就做吧”（太26:50）。接着又说：“犹大！你用亲嘴的暗号卖人子吗”（路22:48）？祂说这话时，声音因忧伤而震颤。这一句话本应当激发那叛徒的天良，打动他的铁石心肠，可是廉耻、正气和人间的感情都已离开了他。他胆大倨傲地站着，毫无谦和的表示。59{CSA 34.4}[27]
§56
Jesus said to him, “Friend, wherefore art thou come?” His voice trembled with sorrow as He added, “Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?” This appeal should have aroused the conscience of the betrayer, and touched his stubborn heart; but honor, fidelity, and human tenderness had forsaken him. He stood bold and defiant, showing no disposition to relent. 59 {CSA 34.4}[27]
§57
基督转向祭司和长老们，用锐利的目光注意着他们。……祂以威严的态度对他们说：你们带着刀棒出来拿我如同拿强盗吗？我天天坐在殿里教训人，你们很有机会可以拿我，但你们并没有下手。黑夜更适于你们的工作。“现在却是你们的时候，黑暗掌权了”（路22:53）。{CSA 34.5}[28]
§58
Turning to the priests and elders, Christ fixed upon them His searching glance.... With dignity He said: You come out against Me with swords and staves as you would against a thief or a robber. Day by day I sat teaching in the temple. You had every opportunity of laying hands upon Me, and you did nothing. The night is better suited to your work. “This is your hour, and the power of darkness.” {CSA 34.5}[28]
§59
门徒看见耶稣让人拿住并捆绑祂，便恐慌起来。他们因祂容忍这样的侮辱临到自己和他们身上，就大为不平。他们不能了解祂的行动，并因祂不抵抗那些暴徒而心里责怪祂。在他们的愤慨和恐惧之中，彼得主张他们各自逃命。于是众门徒听了他的话“都离开祂逃走了”（太26:56）。60{CSA 34.6}[29]
§60
The disciples were terrified as they saw Jesus permit Himself to be taken and bound. They were offended that He should suffer this humiliation to Himself and them. They could not understand His conduct, and they blamed Him for submitting to the mob. In their indignation and fear, Peter proposed that they save themselves. Following this suggestion, “they all forsook Him, and fled.” 60 {CSA 34.6}[29]