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John 1:30

First Nations Version

“He is the one I said is greater than I, for he existed before I was born.

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He is the one who comes after me, but with greater honor. I am not even worthy to untie his moccasins.”


Gift of Goodwill (John) told what he knew about him and cried out with a loud voice, “The one I have told you about is here! He comes after me, but is much greater—my elder! He has more honor, for even though he is thought to be younger, he existed before I was born.”


He gave them this answer, “I perform the purification ceremony with water, but there is one coming who is greater and more powerful than I.” He paused for a moment and softened his voice. Then he said, “I am not even worthy to bend low and untie his moccasins.” Then he lifted his hands and cried out with a loud voice! “He is the one who will perform the purification ceremony with the fire of the Holy Spirit!


“I perform the purification ceremony with water, for the ones who have returned to the right way of thinking. But there is one you do not know, who is right here with you, and even though he comes after me, he is much greater. I am not even worthy to bend down and untie his moccasins. He is the one who will perform the purification ceremony with the fire of the Holy Spirit!


The reason I perform the purification ceremony with water is to make him known to the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).


Many people from the area came to hear him and, after seeing Creator Sets Free (Jesus)teach, tell his stories, heal the sick, and force out evil spirits, the people were saying, “Gift of Goodwill (John) never performed a miracle or did any powerful signs, but what he told us about this man is true.”





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