James 2:13

First Nations Version

When the Great Spirit decides, no mercy will be shown to those who have not shown mercy. On the other hand, the ones who have shown mercy will have mercy shown to them. So then, mercy wins the victory over judgment.

Cross References

Matthew 5:7

“Creator’s blessing rests on the ones who are merciful and kind to others. Their kindness will find its way back to them—full circle.

Matthew 6:15

But if you fail to release others, this keeps your Father, the Creator, from releasing you.

Luke 6:37

“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. When you release others from their wrongdoings, you will be released from yours.

James 5:4

Behold! You have held back the goods you owed to the workers who harvest your crops. Their cries for justice have reached the ears of the Chief of Spirit Warriors.

Luke 16:25

“Father of Many Nations (Abraham) said to him, ‘My son, do you not remember? All your days were filled with good things, but the days of Creator Helps Him (Lazarus) were filled with sorrow and pain. It is now his time for comfort, but it is your time for sorrow and pain.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from the One Above Us All is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, full of mercy, and open to another’s way of seeing and thinking. People with this kind of wisdom are like trees filled with good fruit. They have open hearts with nothing to hide.