James 5:9

First Nations Version

So then, my sacred family members, do not grumble against each other or you may be found guilty. Look! The Judge who decides is right outside, ready to come in.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not keep deciding these kinds of things ahead of time. Instead, wait until the coming of our Honored Chief. On that day he will shine his light on the things hidden in darkness and make known the plans of all human hearts. The Knower of Hearts will then give to each person whatever honor is due.

James 4:11

My sacred family members, do not speak accusations against each other. If you do, you are putting yourselves above the law, deciding who is guilty or not. When you do this, you are acting against the law itself instead of doing what it says.

Matthew 24:33

In the same way, when you see all these things happening, you will know that the time is almost here.

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other and share your food without grumbling.

Galatians 5:26

In this way we will not become big-headed troublemakers who are jealous of each other.

1 Peter 4:5

But they will have to give an answer to the Great Spirit for what they have done. He stands ready, for both the living and the dead, to decide who has done right and who has done wrong.

Galatians 5:14

For all of our tribal law finds its full meaning and purpose in this one instruction, “Love your fellow human beings in the same way you love yourself.”

1 Corinthians 10:11

These things happened to them as a warning to us. These stories were written down so we would learn not to walk in their footsteps. We are the people who live in the time when Creator’s plan has reached its full meaning and purpose.

Mark 13:29

In the same way, when you see all these things happening, you will know that the time is near—almost upon you.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give. You should not feel forced to give out of guilt because someone is shaming you for not giving. For the Great Spirit loves it when people give with glad hearts.

Mark 6:19

So Daring Woman (Herodias) held this against Gift of Goodwill (John) and wanted to kill him.

Revelation 3:20

I stand before the entrance of your tipi, asking you to welcome me in. If any of you welcome me in, I will sit down with you, and we will share a good meal together.

James 4:12

There is only one true Lawgiver and Judge who has the power to decide who has done right or wrong. He is the one with the right to set people free or bring them to a bad end. So who are you to judge a fellow human being?

James 5:7

So be patient, my sacred family members, until our Honored Chief appears. Look at the worker in the field who patiently waits for the seasonal rains to fall so the land can bring forth its fruits.

James 5:10

My sacred family members, follow in the footsteps of the prophets who spoke for the Great Spirit. Even in times of suffering, they remained patient and strong.