Acts 23:35

First Nations Version

“I will make my decision,” he said to Small Man (Paul), “after your accusers arrive.” He then ordered that Small Man (Paul) should be kept under guard in their lodge, which used to be the lodge of Looks Brave (Herod), the bad-hearted chief of the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).

Cross References

Acts 23:30

When I was told of a plot against this man, I had him sent to you at once, and told his accusers to bring their accusations to you.”

Acts 25:16

I informed them that the laws of the People of Iron (Romans) would not permit me to hand over anyone until they could stand face to face with their accusers and make a defense for themselves.

Matthew 27:27

The governor’s soldiers dragged Creator Sets Free (Jesus) into the great hall of the governor’s lodge, and all the soldiers there gathered around him.

Acts 24:22

But Happy Man (Felix), who knew more about the Way, delayed his decision. “I will make my decision,” he said, “when Limping Man Who Sets Free (Claudius Lysias) arrives.”

Acts 24:19

Some Tribal Members from Land of the Rising Sun (Asia) were there at that time. If they have any accusation against me, they are the ones who should make it.

Acts 24:10

The governor then motioned for Small Man (Paul) to speak. “I know that for many winters you have been a judge over this nation,” Small Man (Paul) said. “My heart is glad that I can clear the air regarding these things.

Acts 24:1

Five days later Creator Shows Kindness (Ananias) the chief holy man, along with some of the elders and a legal expert named Third (Tertullus), came before Happy Man (Felix), and with many words they brought to him their accusations against Small Man (Paul).

John 18:28

Creator Sets Free (Jesus) was taken from the house of Hollow in the Rock (Caiaphas) to the lodge of the governor of the People of Iron (Romans). The tribal leaders stayed outside, for they did not want to become ceremonially unclean by going inside. It was early in the morning, and many of them had not yet eaten the ceremonial meal of Passover.

Matthew 2:16

When Looks Brave (Herod) realized he had been outsmarted by the Seekers of Wisdom (Magi), he was full of rage. Using the knowledge he had gained from them, he gave orders for all male children in House of Bread (Bethlehem) under two winters of age to be put to death.

Matthew 2:3

When Chief Looks Brave heard this, he and all who lived in Village of Peace (Jerusalem) were troubled.

Matthew 2:1

It was during the days of the bad-hearted Chief Looks Brave (Herod) that the Chosen One was born in the village of House of Bread (Bethlehem) in the Land of Promise (Judea). After his birth, Seekers of Wisdom (Magi) traveling on a long journey from the East came to Village of Peace (Jerusalem).

Acts 24:23

He then ordered the head soldier to keep Small Man (Paul) under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to care for his needs.