John 16:20

First Nations Version

“I speak from my heart. Your tears will be many, and your hearts will fall to the ground, because of what will happen to me, but the world around you will have glad hearts.

Cross References

James 1:2

My sacred family members, whenever your trust in the Great Spirit is tested, count it as a reason to dance for joy.

Matthew 5:4

“Creator’s blessing rests on the ones who walk a trail of tears, for he will wipe the tears from their eyes and comfort them.

2 Corinthians 6:10

Our hearts are glad even in times of sorrow. We may be poor, but we have made many rich. It looks as if we have nothing, but the truth is, all things are ours.

Mark 16:10

She went to his followers, who were still grieving and weeping, and told them what she had seen and heard.

Jude 1:24

Now to the one who is able to keep you from stumbling, who can make you pure and blameless, so that with great joy you can stand before his bright-shining greatness.

Luke 24:21

We had hoped that he would free the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel) from the People of Iron (Romans). It is now the third day since they killed him on the cross,

Galatians 5:22

On the other hand, if we follow the guidance of the Spirit, our lives will bear good spiritual fruit. The Spirit will grow in us the fruit of love and joy, peace and patience, kindness and goodness, faithful hearts,

Romans 5:11

But taking this a step further, we can now boast with glad hearts about what the Great Spirit has done through our Honored Chief Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One! He is the one who has restored us back into friendship with the Great Spirit!

Luke 24:17

He said to them, “What are you talking about?” They stopped walking and a look of sadness fell over their faces.

Luke 23:27

A large crowd of people trailed behind. Some of the women were wailing and crying out loud.

Revelation 18:7

As much as she boasted in her rich living, give to her the same in sorrow and suffering. “For this is what she thinks about herself, ‘I rule as a woman chief. I am not like a woman who has lost her husband. I will never know sorrow or grief.’

Revelation 11:10

Those who dwell in the land will celebrate with glad hearts and send gifts one to another, because these two prophets had caused them such great suffering.

Acts 5:41

So the message bearers left the Grand Council. Their hearts were glad that they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the reputation of Creator Sets Free (Jesus).

John 16:33

“I have told you all these things so you will have my peace. This world is full of sorrow, pain and trouble, but have strong hearts, for I have defeated the world.”

John 16:6

because my words have made your hearts fall to the ground.

Luke 22:62

Then Stands on the Rock (Peter) ran out of the gate, at the first light of dawn, and wept bitter tears as he stumbled down the road.

Luke 22:45

When he had finished sending his voice to the Great Spirit, he got up and found his followers sleeping.

Luke 6:21

“Creator’s blessing rests on you who hunger now, for you will be filled to the full. “Creator’s blessing rests on the ones who weep now, for your sorrow will turn into laughter.

Mark 14:72

Right then a rooster crowed for the second time. Stands on the Rock (Peter) remembered what Creator Sets Free (Jesus) had told him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you know me.” Then Stands on the Rock (Peter) broke down and wept.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

So you followed in our footsteps and those of our Honored Chief, welcoming the good story in a time of much hardship and trouble with the joy of the Holy Spirit.

John 20:20

He then showed them where the iron nails had pierced his hands and where the spear had cut into his side. When they saw their Wisdomkeeper, the hearts of his followers were filled with joy,

Matthew 21:38

“But when they saw that he had sent his son, they said to each other, ‘This vineyard will one day belong to this son. If we kill him, we can take the vineyard for ourselves.’