1 Timothy 5:18

First Nations Version

For our Sacred Teachings tell us, “When an ox is used to harvest corn, do not cover its mouth and keep it from eating,” and “Those who work hard should be given the honor and goods they have worked hard for.”

Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:14

In the same way, our Honored Chief instructed his followers that the ones who are tellers of the good story should receive their living from the good story.

Luke 10:7

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.

Matthew 10:10

Take no traveling bundle, moccasins, or extra clothes to wear, not even a walking stick, because the ones who work hard in the harvest fields deserve to be fed and cared for.

James 4:5

Do you think our Sacred Teachings have no meaning when they tell us that Creator’s Spirit in us longs for us to be faithful and true to him?

Romans 10:11

The Sacred Teachings tell us, “All who trust in him will never be dishonored or put to shame.”

Romans 9:17

The Sacred Teachings make this clear when the Great Spirit said to Great House (Pharaoh), “I raised you up, so that when I defeated you, my power and reputation would be known to all the earth.”

Galatians 3:8

It was foretold long ago in our Sacred Teachings that it would be through trusting in him that Creator would give good standing to all the Outside Nations. The good story was told to Father of Many Nations (Abraham) when Creator said to him, “It is through you that I will bless all nations.”

Romans 11:2

Creator has not turned away from ones he knew ahead of time would be his people. Do you remember the story of Great Spirit Is Creator (Elijah) as it is told in the Sacred Teachings, when he was complaining to the Great Spirit about the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel)?

Romans 4:3

But what do the Sacred Teachings tell us? “Father of Many Nations (Abraham) put his trust in Creator. This is what gave him good standing in the eyes of the Great Spirit.”