James 1:1

First Nations Version

From He Leads the Way (James), a sacred servant of the Great Spirit and of our Honored Chief, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One. To the twelve tribes scattered like seeds among the nations. I send joyful greetings!

Cross References

1 Peter 1:1

From Stands on the Rock (Peter), a message bearer from Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One. To Creator’s chosen ones who have been scattered like seeds throughout Land of Black Waters (Pontus), Land of Pale Skins (Galatia), Land of Handsome Horses (Cappadocia), Land of the Rising Sun (Asia), and the territory of Rushing Storm (Bithynia), who live like strangers among them.

John 7:35

The Tribal Members began to grumble, “Where will he go that we cannot find him? Will he go to where the Tribal Members live among the Wisdom Seekers (Greeks)?

Acts 8:1

Man Who Questions (Saul) stood in agreement with the death of Many Feathers (Stephen), and on that same day a great persecution of the sacred family in Village of Peace (Jerusalem) began. All except for the message bearers were scattered about in the territories of the Land of Promise (Judea) and High Place (Samaria).

Acts 26:7

It is a promise our twelve tribes solemnly strive for as they serve him night and day with prayers and ceremonies. It is for this hope, O honored chief, that I stand here accused by our tribal leaders!

Acts 15:23

Here is the message they sent in a letter: “Greetings, from the message bearers and elders of the sacred family, to our brothers and sisters who are from the Outside Nations in the villages of Stands Against (Antioch), Bright Sun (Syria), and Turns Over (Cilicia).

Titus 1:1

From Small Man (Paul), a sacred servant of the Great Spirit and a message bearer for Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One. I have been sent to strengthen the spiritual ways of Creator’s chosen ones and their understanding of the truth that guides them on this sacred path.

Galatians 2:9

So when He Leads the Way (James), Stands on the Rock (Cephas-Peter), and He Shows Goodwill (John), who seemed to be the spiritual leaders, came to understand that I had been given this sacred task, they joined hands in agreement with me and Son of Comfort (Barnabas). They agreed that we would go to the Outside Nations and they to our tribal nation.

Acts 15:13

When they were finished speaking, He Leads the Way (James) stood up and spoke to the gathering. “My fellow Tribal Members,” he said. “Hear what I have to say.

Romans 1:1

From Small Man (Paul), a servant of the Chosen One, Creator Sets Free (Jesus). The Great Spirit has called me to be a message bearer, one who has been set apart to tell his good story.

Acts 21:18

The next day Small Man (Paul) went with us to meet with He Leads the Way (James) and the elders who were with him.

John 12:26

Anyone who wants to serve me will walk in my footsteps, and I will take them to the same place I am going. If they give up their lives to serve me in this way, my Father will honor them.” A look of sorrow came over the face of Creator Sets Free (Jesus).

Matthew 19:28

“I speak to you from my heart,” he answered. “When the new age has been birthed, the True Human Being will sit in his seat of honor, and you who have walked the road with me will sit in twelve places of honor, deciding what is good and right for the twelve tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).

Jude 1:1

From Strong of Heart (Jude), a brother of He Leads the Way (James) and a sacred servant of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One. To all whom our Father the Great Spirit has called, who are loved by him, and kept safe by Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One.

2 Peter 1:1

From Stands on the Rock (Peter), a sacred servant and message bearer of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One. To all who have taken hold of and share together with us in the way of trusting that comes from the right ways of the Great Spirit and from our Sacred Deliverer, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One.

Philippians 1:1

From Small Man (Paul) and He Gives Honor (Timothy), sacred servants of the Chosen One, Creator Sets Free (Jesus). To all of Creator’s holy people who gather in Village of Horses (Philippi) and to the spiritual leaders and those who have the sacred task of helping others, who together watch over the sacred family.

Galatians 2:12

From Village of Peace (Jerusalem) He Leads the Way (James) sent some men to Stands Against (Antioch). Before they came, Stands on the Rock (Cephas-Peter) would sit and eat withthe sacred family members from the Outside Nations. But after those men came, he separated himself from the sacred family members from the Outside Nations, for he was afraid of what these Tribal Members might think of him. Stands on the Rock (Cephas-Peter) was not remaining true to what the Great Spirit had shown him in a sacred vision.

Galatians 1:19

While I was there, the only other message bearer I saw was He Leads the Way (James), the brother of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) our Honored Chief.

Acts 15:21

For from ancient times the ways of Drawn from the Water (Moses) have been taught in every village, and his words are read out loud in the tribal gathering houses on every Day of Resting.”

Acts 1:13

So the followers of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) walked down Olive Mountain and returned to the village and to the place where they were staying, at a lodging house in an upstairs room. Here are the names of some of the followers of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) who were gathering together to pray: Stands on the Rock (Peter), He Shows Goodwill (John), He Takes Over (James), Stands with Courage (Andrew), Friend of Horses (Philip), Looks Like His Brother (Thomas), Son of Ground Digger (Bartholomew), Gift from Creator (Matthew), He Takes Charge (James) son of First to Change (Alphaeus), One Who Listens (Simon) the Firebrand (Zealot), and Speaks Well Of (Judas), the son of He Takes Hold (James).

Matthew 13:55

Is this not the son of the wood carver? Is his mother not Bitter Tears (Mary)? And his brothers He Leads the Way (James) and He Gives More (Joseph) and He Hears (Simon) and Speaks Well Of (Judas)

Acts 12:17

Stands on the Rock (Peter) motioned to them with his hand to be silent. He then told them how Creator had rescued him from the prison. “Tell He Leads the Way (James) and the others what has happened,” he said to them. He then left to go to another place.

Revelation 7:4

I then heard the number that would be sealed—one hundred forty-four thousand—from all of the tribes of children of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).

Acts 2:5

The Sacred Village of Peace (Jerusalem) was filled with devoted members of the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel), who had come for the festival from every nation under the sun.

Luke 22:30

and share my table. There you will sit in twelve council seats and decide all things for the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).” The Passover meal was coming to an end. It was time to close the ceremony and face the dark night ahead. Turning to Stands on the Rock (Peter), Creator Sets Free (Jesus) spoke to him using his family name.

Matthew 10:3

He also chose Friend of Horses (Philip) and Son of Ground Digger (Bartholomew) and Looks Like His Brother (Thomas) along with Gift from Creator (Matthew), the tribal tax collector. Then he chose He Takes Charge (James), the son of First to Change (Alphaeus), along with Strong of Heart (Thaddaeus) and

2 Timothy 4:21

Try to come to me before winter. Wise Counselor (Eubulus) sends greetings to you, along with Hides His Face (Pudens), Sweet Grass (Linus), Limping Woman (Claudia), and all the members of the sacred family.

Acts 23:26

“Greetings from Limping Man Who Sets Free (Claudius Lysias) to the most noble Happy Man (Felix), governor representing the People of Iron (Romans).

Luke 6:15

along with He Brings Together (Levi) and Looks Like His Brother (Thomas). Then he chose He Takes Charge (James), son of First to Change (Alphaeus), along with One Who Listens (Simon) the Firebrand (Zealot)

Mark 3:18

Stands with Courage (Andrew); Friend of Horses (Philip); Son of Ground Digger (Bartholomew); Gift from Creator (Matthew); Looks Like His Brother (Thomas); He Takes Charge (James) the son of First to Change (Alphaeus); Strong of Heart (Thaddaeus); One Who Listens (Simon) the Firebrand (Zealot);