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Acts 24:22

First Nations Version

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.”

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mainly because you know so well how we disagree about many of our tribal traditions. So I humbly ask that you listen to me with patience.


“But, since I am not sure what message to send to my Ruler about him, I have decided to bring him to you all, and above all to you, Chief Wild Horse (Agrippa), so you can give me counsel in this matter.


A number of days later Happy Man (Felix) returned with Tender Woman (Drusilla), his wife, who was a member of the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel). He had Small Man (Paul) brought to him, and he and his wife listened to him tell about his trust in Creator Sets Free (Jesus), the Chosen One.


“I speak from my heart. I am only guilty of following the Way, which they say is false. But this is the way I follow the Great Spirit of my ancestors. This Way is in agreement with the law of my people and what has been foretold by our prophets.


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.


When he tried to defile our sacred lodge, we arrested himand would have judged him by our own tribal law.


They asked him to stay, but he turned them down and said his farewells.


Then Looks Brave (Herod) called a secret council with the Seekers of Wisdom (Magi) to find out when the star first appeared.


and asked for written documents to give to the tribal gathering houses in the village of Silent Weaver (Damascus). This would permit him to take any followers of the Way, men or women, bind them in chains, and take them to Village of Peace (Jerusalem).


For we are in danger today of being charged with causing an uprising, with no good reason for it.”





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