Colossians 4:3

First Nations Version

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers also. Ask Creator to open the way for our message to be heard, and that I would clearly make known the mystery of the Chosen One. It is for this reason that I have been captured and put in chains.

Cross References

Acts 14:27

After arriving, they gathered the sacred family together and told the story of all that Creator had done among them, about how he had opened a pathway of faith for all Nations.

Colossians 1:26

This message is a mystery that was hidden for many ages and generations but now has been made clear to his holy ones.

2 Corinthians 2:12

On my journey I arrived at the seaport village of Cut Through (Troas). For it was there that our Honored Chief had opened a way for me to tell the good story about the Chosen One.

2 Timothy 2:9

It has taken me down a troubled path, one that includes being put in chains as an outlaw. But Creator’s message can never be locked up.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think of you in this way, for you hold a warm place in my heart. You have shared with me in the gift of Creator’s great kindness, both in my chains and when I stand on the truth of the good story.

Ephesians 4:1

Because I walk the road with our Honored Chief, I have been made a prisoner. I now call on you to join me in representing him in a good way as you follow the path he has chosen for you.

1 Corinthians 16:9

for a wide path filled with new possibilities has opened before me, even though there are many trying to block the way. The Festival of Weeks Small Man (Paul) is speaking of is a ceremonial harvest festival that the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel) celebrated. It was called the Festival of Weeks or Pentecost, meaning “fifty,” because it was celebrated after seven weeks, on the fiftieth day, following another festival called Passover.

1 Corinthians 4:1

So you should think of us message bearers as servants of the Chosen One who have been entrusted with the sacred task of making known the mysteries of the Great Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

My sacred family members, keep sending up prayers for us,

Matthew 13:11

He answered them, “To you the honor has been given to understand about the mysterious ways of Creator’s good road from above. This honor is not given to those who are not ready for it.

Philemon 1:22

I also ask you to get a guest room ready for me, for my hope is that through your prayers I will be given back to you.

Philippians 1:19

for I know that when I am set free it will be through your prayers and the help given from the Spirit of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One.

2 Timothy 1:16

May our Honored Chief show kindness to the family of Bringer of Good Things (Onesiphorus), for he was like a drink of cool water to me and was never ashamed to visit me in prison.

Ephesians 3:1

Because I, Small Man (Paul), follow the Chosen One and represent you Nations in this way, I have been arrested and put in chains.

Romans 16:25

I pray that the Great Spirit will make you stand strong and firm by my telling of the good story about Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One. From the time before all days this message has been kept secret,

Ephesians 3:3

Creator chose me, by a sacred vision, to make known this hidden wisdom that I have already spoken about.

Ephesians 3:4

When you hear this message, you will understand how I see the mystery of the Chosen One.

Ephesians 3:9

and about the unfolding of this ancient plan—a great mystery that was hidden away for many ages in Creator’s heart.

Colossians 4:18

I, Small Man (Paul), write this greeting with my own hand. Remember me in my chains! May the gift of Creator’s great kindness rest on you. Aho! May it be so!

2 Timothy 4:2

of making his message known! Be ready whether the time seems right or not. Patiently instruct others. Give strong counsel, warnings, and firm words to strengthen their hearts.