1 Timothy 3:2

First Nations Version

Elders like this must be free from accusation, faithful in marriage, clear-minded, self-controlled, honorable, welcoming to strangers, and able to teach others.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:24

For Creator’s sacred servant must not be eager to argue but kind to all. He must also be a good and patient teacher,

Romans 12:13

Give what you can to help the sacred family members who are in need. Open your homes and hearts to others.

1 Timothy 5:9

To be counted as a widow to be taken care of by the sacred family, a woman must be an elder of sixty winters or older who was faithful to her husband.

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other and share your food without grumbling.

1 Peter 5:8

Stay alert and remain calm, for your opponent, the evil trickster, prowls about, roaring like a mountain lion, looking for someone to devour.

Hebrews 13:2

Do not forget to be kind and welcoming to strangers, for in this way some have welcomed spirit-messengers without knowing it.

Titus 2:2

Expect the older men to be sober-minded, worthy of respect, and self-disciplined as they walk with firm steps on a path of trust and love.

Philippians 2:15

In this way, you will show yourselves to be pure and innocent children of the Great Spirit. Even though you walk among a generation of people who live in bent and twisted ways, your reputation will shine as bright as the stars in the night sky

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near, so think good thoughts and be single-minded in your prayers.

Hebrews 3:14

As long as we keep walking this road with firm steps from beginning to end, we will share in all the blessings of the Chosen One.

1 Timothy 4:3

They stop people from getting married and tell people to stay away from eating certain kinds of foods. These foods were created by the Great Spirit to be received with grateful hearts by those who trust in and know the truth.

Luke 1:6

They were in good standing in the eyes of the Great Spirit, and with good and pure hearts they walked a straight path, staying true to the tribal ways and traditions given them by the Great Spirit. They lived in the hill country in the Land of Promise (Judea) of the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).

Luke 2:36

As they pondered his words, a holy woman named Woman of Goodwill (Anna) welcomed them. She was an elder from the tribe of Walks with a Glad Heart (Asher) and the daughter of Face of Creator (Phanuel). She had married at a young age and lived with her husband for seven winters, but had now been a widow for eighty-four winters. She served the Great Spirit at his sacred lodge night and day with fasting and many prayers.

1 Timothy 3:8

In the same way, those who have the sacred task of helping others must walk in an honorable way, not be double-tongued, nor heavy drinkers, and not greedy for possessions.

1 Timothy 3:12

These sacred servants must also be faithful in marriage and guide their own families in a good way.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also have a reputation for doing good. Has she raised her children in a good way? Has she welcomed travelers into her home? Has she washed the feet of Creator’s holy ones? Has she offered help to people during hard times? Has she always been willing to do good for others?

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not be in a hurry to lay your hands on others to choose them as spiritual leaders. Do not take part in the broken ways of others. Keep yourself pure.