1 Peter 3:20

First Nations Version

These were the spirits of human beings who refused to walk in the ways of the Great Spirit. This was before the great flood in the time of One Who Rests (Noah), when Creator waited patiently for the great wooden canoe to be built. A small number, only eight people, were brought safely through the waters of the flood. This happened long ago in ancient times when the world was filled with violence and almost every human heart was taken over with violence and evil. Creator had to cleanse the earth with a great flood that drowned all living things. The only ones who survived were the family of One Who Rests (Noah), along with the animals he chose, who entered into the great wooden canoe Creator told him to build.

Cross References

2 Peter 2:5

Neither did he spare the ancient world when he sent a great flood to cleanse the world from evil. But along with seven others he spared One Who Rests (Noah), who told others about Creator’s right ways.

Hebrews 11:7

Because he trusted the One Above Us All, One Who Rests (Noah) took to heart the warning given to him by the Great Spirit and made a great wooden canoe for the safety of his family. By trusting he showed the world how terrible their ways had become. By trusting he took his place among those who, by trusting, share in the blessing of good standing with Creator.

2 Peter 3:15

Remember, the reason our Honored Chief is being patient is to give more time for people to trust him to rescue them from what is coming. This is what our much-loved spiritual brother Small Man (Paul) wrote to you about, through the wisdom he was given.

Romans 9:22

So then, what if Creator, who has the right to show his great anger and power against pots of clay he is angry with, which are ready to be broken into pieces, has instead shown them great patience?

Luke 12:32

Do not fear, for even though you are a small flock, it makes your Father’s heart glad to give you the good road!

Ephesians 5:26

He did this to give them a place of honor and dignity above all others. He washes all with the purifying water of the word he speaks over them.

Acts 2:41

The ones who believed the words of Stands on the Rock (Peter) became a part of Creator’s new sacred family and participated in the purification ceremony. About three thousand people were added to the family on that day!

1 Peter 1:9

For your trust in him is bringing you to the end of the trail, where your whole being will be set free and made whole.

1 Peter 1:22

You have purified your souls by fully following the truth. Now your love for each other can come from a true heart. So keep loving each other in this way.

1 Peter 2:25

At one time you were like sheep wandering away, but you have now returned to the one who watches over you like a shepherd who watches over the sheep.

1 Peter 3:19

In the Spirit the Chosen One went and told his story to the spirits that had been held captive from long ago.

1 Peter 4:19

So the ones who suffer for doing what is right, as the Great Spirit wants them to, should fully trust our faithful Creator with their lives and continue to do good.