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1 Timothy 5:13

First Nations Version

They make a habit of going around from home to home doing nothing and helping no one. Not only that, they talk about people behind their backs, stick their noses into places they do not belong, and say things that should not be said.

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Even some of your own elders will rise up and lead people down a false path, just to have their own followers.


These men must be silenced, for they are troubling whole families by teaching wrong things. They are behaving like tricksters using people for their own gain.


You also know that I held back nothing that would help you, as I taught openly and from house to house.


Stay with the ones who welcome you. There is no need to move around from house to house. Share their food and drink with them, for the ones who work hard are worth feeding.


So if I come, I will give him a stern talking-to, for he has spoken foolishly, accusing us with evil words. As if this were not enough, he also refuses to welcome traveling members of the sacred family. He puts a stop to those who want to welcome them and forces them out of the sacred family gathering.


Make sure no one among you suffers as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a troublemaker.


Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My sacred family members, this should not be.


Then they will be found guilty of breaking the sacred promise they made to remain unmarried.





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