1 Timothy 5:1

First Nations Version

Never speak sharp words to a man who is your elder. Instead, speak respectfully to him as to a father. Speak to the younger men as brothers,

Cross References

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.

1 Peter 5:1

Knowing the times we live in, I speak with strong words to the elders among you who serve as spiritual leaders. I am a fellow elder who saw the sufferings of the Chosen One with my own eyes and who will share in the beauty of his shining-greatness that will be revealed.

Galatians 6:1

My sacred family members, if someone among you has given in to broken ways, you who are guided by the Spirit should lead this person back to the right path in a spirit of gentleness. But keep a close eye on yourselves, for you may be tempted to do the same kind of thing.

Titus 2:6

In the same manner, urge the young men to be self-disciplined in every way.

Matthew 23:8

“Titles such as ‘wisdomkeeper,’ ‘chief,’ and ‘spiritual guide’ are not for you. There is only one true Wisdomkeeper, Chief, and Spiritual Guide—the Chosen One—and you all belong to his family. So call no one on earth by the title ‘father,’ for only the Great Spirit is truly the Father of us all.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who are spiritual leaders are to be given double honor—most of all, the ones who work hard at instructing and teaching others.

Romans 13:7

So pay all the different kinds of taxes you owe, and show respect and honor to all.

Acts 15:4

When they came to Village of Peace (Jerusalem), the message bearers, elders, and the sacred family welcomed them. They told them the stories of all that the Great Spirit had done through them.

Acts 14:23

They chose elders to watch over every sacred family gathering. After praying and going without food, they dedicated them to our Honored Chief in whom they had put their trust.

Revelation 4:4

Encircling the seat of honor were twenty-four elders sitting on twenty-four seats of honor. They wore pure white regalia and golden headdresses.

3 John 1:1

From He Shows Goodwill (John), the elder. To my much-loved spiritual brother Glad Heart (Gaius), whom I truly love.

2 John 1:1

From He Shows Goodwill (John), the elder. To the honored woman and her children who have been chosen by the Great Spirit. You are all truly loved, not only by myself but by all who know the truth.

James 5:14

Are any among you sick? Call on the elders of the sacred family to pray over them and smudge them with sweet-smelling smoke in the name of our Honored Chief.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from the One Above Us All is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, full of mercy, and open to another’s way of seeing and thinking. People with this kind of wisdom are like trees filled with good fruit. They have open hearts with nothing to hide.

Acts 20:17

From White Sheep Wool (Miletus), Small Man (Paul) sent a messenger to Village of Desire (Ephesus) to ask the elders of the sacred family to come to him.

Acts 15:6

The message bearers and elders sat in council together to discuss this matter.

1 Timothy 5:2

to the women elders as mothers, and to the young women as sisters, keeping your thoughts pure.