Luke 8:18

First Nations Version

“But they must listen carefully, for the ones who understand will gain wisdom and be ready for more—much more. But the ones who do not listen wisely will lose even the little they think they understand.”

Cross References

Matthew 13:12

The ones who understand will gain wisdom and be ready for more—much more. But the ones who do not understand or walk in the ways of wisdom will lose even the little they have.

Luke 19:26

“The chief said to them, ‘The ones who do well with what they have will be given more. But for the ones who do nothing, even what they have will be taken away.’ “Then the chief turned to the tribal members who had opposed his appointment.

Matthew 25:29

and said, ‘The ones who do well with what they are given will be given more, but the ones who do nothing with it will lose even what they have been given.’

John 15:2

He cuts off the branches in me that have no fruit. He carefully trims back the branches with fruit, so they will grow more fruit.

Hebrews 2:1

This is the reason we, who are followers of the Chosen One, must walk with firm steps, holding true to what we have heard, so we will not wander away from the good road.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone among you thinks of himself as a prophet, or thinks of himself to be spiritual, he should be the first to see that my instructions come from our Honored Chief.

1 Corinthians 8:2

Those who think they have all the answers still have much to learn,

1 Corinthians 3:18

Do not trick yourself. All who think they are wise in the ways of this present world need to become foolish, so that they may become wise in Creator’s ways.

Romans 12:3

Because Creator, in his great kindness, has made me a message bearer, I give this message to each of you. Do not think too highly of yourself. Instead, understand that the Great Spirit calls us to different purposes in answer to our trust in him.

Acts 17:11

The Tribal Members there were more honorable than the ones in False Victory (Thessalonica), for they welcomed the message with glad hearts, and each day they searched the Sacred Teachings to see whether their message agreed.

Acts 10:33

“I sent for you right away, and I thank you for coming. So we have all gathered here, in the sight of the Great Spirit, to hear what Creator has instructed you to tell us.”

Luke 9:44

“Let these words sink deep into your ears: The True Human Being will soon be betrayed and turned over to others.”

Philippians 3:4

I used to trust in outward ceremonies and had a better reason than others to do so.

Mark 13:14

“When you see the ‘horrible thing that brings destruction’ making its stand where it does not belong—the reader will know what this means—the ones who live in the Land of Promise (Judea) should escape to the mountains.