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2 Corinthians 7:14

First Nations Version

I am not ashamed that I bragged about you to Big Man (Titus). For in the same way that we have always spoken truth to you, what we told him about you has also proven to be true.

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We tell the other Sacred Families of Creator about you, bragging about the way you keep trusting even when the path you walk is full of pain and trouble from others.


So show these brothers your love in a way that the sacred families can clearly see. This will prove that we had good reason to brag about you.


I boldly tell others how much I respect you. My heart has been made strong and overflows with joy, even as we walk a troubled path.


You might think I brag too much about my authority in the Chosen One, but I am not ashamed to boast, for he gave me the right to build you up, not to tear you down.


But the Great Spirit, who lifts up the downcast, lifted our hearts by sending Big Man (Titus) to us.


I set my life apart for them in a sacred manner, so they may also set their lives apart to walk in the beauty of your truth.


But my spirit was restless when I did not find Big Man (Titus) there, for he is like a brother to me. So I left there and journeyed on my way to look for Big Man (Titus) in Land of Tall People (Macedonia). Small Man (Paul) tells us later in this letter that he went to Land of Tall People (Macedonia) with some fellow travelers. When he did not find Big Man (Titus) there, he continued to be restless and even argued with his fellow travelers. But Big Man (Titus) finally arrived, making the heart of Small Man (Paul) glad!


You have lifted up our hearts. For when Big Man (Titus) told us of the joy he felt when you refreshed his spirit, our hearts were also filled with joy.


It would not be a foolish thing for me to brag about this, because I would be speaking the truth about myself. But I will hold back from saying too much, so that none of you will think too highly of me beyond what you hear me say and see me do.


Then when I come face to face with you once again, you can be full of joy and stand tall in what the Chosen One, Creator Sets Free (Jesus), has done through me.





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