Acts 20:24

First Nations Version

But my life means nothing to me. I only want to finish walking the road the Maker of Life has set before me, telling the good story of the gift of his great kindness as I follow Creator Sets Free (Jesus), my Honored Chief.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:1

Since we have received this sacred task through Creator’s mercy, we never lose heart as we walk this road.

2 Corinthians 12:10

That is why I can take joy in those things that show how weak I am. Others can insult me, mistreat me, hunt me down, and make things hard for me, all because of my trust in the Chosen One. For when I am weak, Creator’s strength becomes my own.

Acts 21:13

“Why are you weeping and breaking my heart?” he said to them. “I am representing our Honored Chief, Creator Sets Free (Jesus). I am ready not only to be bound but even to die for him in Village of Peace (Jerusalem).”

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, my much-loved family members, you must stand strong, with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Never give up working hard for our Honored Chief, for you know that what- ever you do for him will never fade away.

Romans 11:6

Now if they are chosen by the gift of Creator’s great kindness, then this choosing cannot come from working hard to keep the law, but only by his great kindness. Otherwise it would not truly be a gift.

Acts 14:3

So the message bearers, Small Man (Paul) and Son of Comfort (Barnabas), remained there a long time and spoke with boldness about our Honored Chief. Through their hands Creator did many wonderful and powerful signs, confirming the message of the gift of his great kindness.

1 Peter 5:12

I have written this short letter to you by the hand of Forest Walker (Silvanus). He is a spiritual brother whom I count as trustworthy. With a few strong words, I have told you the truth about the gift of Creator’s great kindness. So stand firm in this truth!

Titus 1:3

So when the time was right, the Great Spirit, who is our Sacred Deliverer, trusted me with this message and told me to make it known to all who will hear.

Galatians 1:1

From Small Man (Paul), and from the spiritual brothers who are with me. To the sacred families who gather in Land of Pale Skins (Galatia). I was chosen to be a message bearer not from human beings or through human beings, but through Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One and through our Father the Creator, who brought the Chosen One back to life from the world of the dead.

2 Corinthians 5:8

Our hearts remain so firm in this truth that we can say, “We would rather be at home with our Honored Chief than to remain in these earthly bodies.”

Acts 20:32

“I now give you over to the Great Spirit’s care and to the message of the gift of his great kindness. A message that will make you stand strong and give you his promised blessings, together with all the ones he has made holy.

Acts 11:23

So they sent to them Son of Comfort (Barnabas), a good-hearted man who was full of the Holy Spirit and faith. When he saw Creator’s great kindness at work in them, it made his heart glad. He then spoke wise counsel to them, telling them to have brave hearts and to stand strong, looking to our Honored Chief. There were so many new followers there that Son of Comfort (Barnabas) knew he needed more help.

Philippians 2:17

Even if my lifeblood is to be poured out like a ceremonial drink offering in loving service to your faith, my heart is glad and I share my joy with you.

Acts 9:15

“Go to him,” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) answered him, “for I have chosen this man to represent me to the Outside Nations, to their rulers and to the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).

Acts 1:17

“From the first, Speaks Well Of (Judas) was one of the twelve chosen to walk with us as one of his followers.

John 17:4

“I have brought you honor on earth by finishing the work you sent me to do.

Revelation 12:11

Creator’s holy ones won the victory over him by the lifeblood shed by the Lamb and by boldly telling his story, and, when faced with death, they loved him more than they loved their own lives.

1 John 3:16

The Chosen One laid down his life for us. This is how we know what love is. In the same way, we should lay our lives down for each other.

2 Timothy 1:12

This is the reason I walk a path of hardship and suffering. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust. I am sure that he will watch over me as I walk this sacred path toward that day.

Colossians 1:24

Even though I have been suffering for you, it makes my heart glad. There are still many things that the Chosen One must suffer through his sacred family in his body on earth. My suffering, in my human body, is my part in bringing full meaning and purpose to these remaining afflictions. This I gladly do for the sake of the sacred family, the body of the Chosen One.

Ephesians 3:13

So do not become weak of heart when you hear about how much I am suffering for you, which is proof of your great worth.

2 Corinthians 7:4

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.

Hebrews 10:34

You shared in the pain of those who were in prison. When your own possessions were stolen, you accepted it with glad hearts, knowing that you have been given better possessions that will never fade away.

Titus 2:11

For the gift of Creator’s great kindness that sets people free has shined its light on all human beings.

2 Timothy 4:17

But Our Honored Chief stood with me and gave me strength, so that through me the Outside Nations would hear the whole good story. I was set free from the mouth of the lion.

Acts 22:21

“‘Go!’ he said to me. ‘I am sending you far away to the Outside Nations.’”

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one would be shaken by the hard times we are facing. For you know that this is the path Creator has chosen for us.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

For you already know about the mistreatment and insults we faced at Village of Horses (Philippi). But in the midst of such hostility Creator gave us the boldness to tell you his good story.

Acts 20:21

I spoke truth in a sacred manner to both the Tribal Members and the Wisdom Seekers (Greeks), as I told them about turning their thoughts and hearts to the Great Spirit by trusting their lives to Creator Sets Free (Jesus), our Honored Chief.

Ephesians 1:6

This great kindness he has shown us brings honor to him and gives us a highly honored place, together with his much-loved Son.

2 Timothy 3:11

You also know how much I suffered when I was at Stands Against (Antioch), Spirit Village (Iconium), and Set Free (Lystra), how they hunted me down to bring harm to me. But our Honored Chief rescued me in each of those places.

Romans 4:4

We know that what people gain from hard work is not a gift, but something earned.

John 15:27

You will also represent me as truth tellers, for you have walked with me from the first and have seen these things with your own eyes.

Luke 16:28

of my father and my five brothers. He can warn them of this place of suffering and pain, so they will not have to come here also.’

Acts 13:25

When the work of He Shows Goodwill (John) was coming to an end, he said many times, ‘Do you think I am the Chosen One? I am not. I am not worthy to untie the moccasins of the one who is coming after I am done.’

Acts 15:7

After much talk and debate, Stands on the Rock (Peter) stood up among them. “My fellow members of the sacred family,” he said to all, “you know that a good while ago Creator chose me to be the one to help the Outside Nations come to faith by telling them the good story.

Acts 18:5

After Woods Man (Silas) and He Gives Honor (Timothy) came from Land of Tall People (Macedonia), Small Man (Paul) became like a man on fire—trying to convince his Tribal Members that Creator Sets Free (Jesus) was the Chosen One.

Acts 20:23

I only know the Holy Spirit has made it clear to me that in every village I will be hunted down and taken captive.

Philippians 2:30

For he came close to death working for the Chosen One. He risked his life to give me the help you were not able to give because you lived so far away.

Revelation 6:11

Then each of them was gifted with white regalia and told to rest for a little while longer. For there were still a number of their brothers and sisters—who also serve the Great Spirit—who must be killed in the same manner they were.

2 Corinthians 4:12

So you can see that we struggle with death, but because of this you have the life of the world to come.