Acts 13:48

First Nations Version

When the ones who were from other nations heard this, it made their hearts glad, and they honored Creator’s message. And all who had been chosen from long ago for the life of the world to come that never fades away, put their trust in the message.

Cross References

Ephesians 1:4

In the same way, before he made all things and because of his great love, the Maker of Life chose to make us pure and holy in his eyes.

Romans 11:7

This means that only a chosen few have found what all the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel) were looking for. The rest have hearts that have become as hard as stone.

John 10:16

I have other sheep who are not from this flock. I will go and find them, and they will also hear my voice. Then there will be only one flock, with one Shepherd.

John 11:52

he would not only die for their nation but also to gather together all of Creator’s scattered children from every nation and make them into one people.

Ephesians 1:19

I pray he will show how much greater his power is for all who put their trust in him.

Acts 2:41

The ones who believed the words of Stands on the Rock (Peter) became a part of Creator’s new sacred family and participated in the purification ceremony. About three thousand people were added to the family on that day!

Acts 22:10

“‘Honored One,’ I asked, ‘what is it you want me to do?’ “‘Stand to your feet and go into the village,’ he said to me, ‘and there you will be told all that I want you to do.’

Luke 7:8

I too am a man under orders and have many soldiers under me. I say to this one ‘go,’ and he goes, and to another ‘come,’ and he comes. My servants do what I say.”

Romans 13:1

The Great Spirit is over all powers and authorities that rule the lands. Since he is the one who created them to serve his purposes by providing protection and order for all, then each person should follow the laws that have been set in place.

Acts 28:23

They made plans to meet again with Small Man (Paul) on another day. When that day came, they arrived in large numbers at the place where he was lodging. From sunrise to sunset, using the law of Drawn from the Water (Moses) and the teachings of the prophets, he spoke many words to clearly show them the truth about Creator’s good road and about Creator Sets Free (Jesus).

Acts 2:47

They gave honor and thanks to the Great Spirit and were respected by the people. Each day Creator sent more people who were being set free to join with them.

Acts 20:13

We all climbed into our canoes and headed to Move Toward (Assos), where we would take Small Man (Paul) aboard, for he had decided to travel there on land.

Matthew 28:16

The remaining eleven of his followers journeyed to Circle of Nations (Galilee). There, at the mountain where Creator Sets Free (Jesus) had told them to go, they met with him.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Now, my sacred family members, I have some final things to write to you. Would you send up prayers for us asking that the message of our Honored Chief will run like the wind and be given honor in the same way it has among you?

1 Corinthians 16:15

Do not forget about Headdress of Many Feathers (Stephanas) and all who live in his house. They were the first to follow the way of the Chosen One in Land of Sorrow (Achaia). They set their hearts to serving Creator’s holy people. I beg of you, my sacred family,

Acts 15:31

When they gathered everyone together and read the message, their hearts were encouraged and made glad.

Acts 15:2

But Small Man (Paul) and Son of Comfort (Barnabas) did not agree with them and had a strong argument with them. It was decided that Small Man (Paul) and Son of Comfort (Barnabas), along with a few others, would go to the message bearers and elders at Village of Peace (Jerusalem) to settle this among them.

Acts 13:42

As they were leaving, the people begged them to stay and talk with them again on the next Day of Resting.

Acts 8:8

This filled the hearts of the people of that village with great joy!

Matthew 25:46

“Then the goats will go away to the punishment of the world to come that never fades away, and the sheep will enter the life of the world to come that never fades away, full of beauty and harmony.”

Acts 13:12

When the official saw what happened, he believed and was struck with wonder at the lesson Creator had given.

Romans 8:28

In all these things, Creator is working to bring good to the ones who love him, the ones he chose according to his ancient purpose.

Ephesians 1:5

He also decided ahead of time, through Creator Sets Free (Jesus), to take us into his family, fulfilling his purpose and making his heart glad.

Ephesians 1:11

The Chosen One has shared with us all that he has been given. This was Creator’s plan that he decided long ago to accomplish. A wise and powerful vision he saw within himself. Creator is working out all the details, fitting everything into his purpose, so that we, who are from the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel), who have first put our hope in the Chosen One, will bring praise and honor to him.