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Mark 13:3

First Nations Version

Later that day Creator Sets Free (Jesus) was sitting on Olive Mountain across from the sacred lodge. From there he could look across the valley and see Village of Peace (Jerusalem) and the sacred lodge. While he was there, four of his followers—Stands on the Rock (Peter), He Takes Over (James), He Shows Goodwill (John), and Stands with Courage (Andrew)—came to him in private.

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He would only use stories to teach the crowds, but then in private he would tell the full meaning to the ones who walked the road with him.


They came to House of Unripe Figs (Bethphage) at the foot of Olive Mountain, near Village of Peace (Jerusalem). There he sent two of his followers ahead of him.


He then took with him Stands on the Rock (Peter), He Takes Over (James), and He Shows Goodwill (John) to a place not far from the others. There he became deeply troubled and full of sorrow.


After that, He Takes Over (James) and He Shows Goodwill (John), the sons of Gift of Creator (Zebedee), came up to Creator Sets Free (Jesus). “Wisdomkeeper,” they said, “We want to ask you to do something for us.”


Six days later Creator Sets Free (Jesus) took his three closest followers—Stands on the Rock (Peter), He Takes Over (James), and He Shows Goodwill (John)—and led them up a high mountain to be alone and pray. Right before their eyes his appearance began to change. His clothes became shining white, whiter than anyone on earth could make them.


He would not permit any to go with him except Stands on the Rock (Peter) and He Takes Over (James) along with his brother He Shows Goodwill (John)—his most trusted message bearers.


Later that day Creator Sets Free (Jesus) sat down to rest on the side of Olive Mountain. From there he could look across the valley past the walls of Village of Peace (Jerusalem) and see the sacred lodge. Some of his followers came to him privately. “Wisdomkeeper,” they asked with worried faces, “when will these things happen? What will be the sign of your coming that will bring an end to this age we live in?”


Six days later, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) took only Stands on the Rock (Peter), He Takes Over (James), and his brother He Shows Goodwill (John) up on a great high mountain.


When he was finished, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) left the crowds and went into the house where they were staying. The ones who walked the road with him went in with him and asked, “Tell us the meaning of the story about the good and bad seeds in the garden.”


The ones who walked the road with him came to him and asked, “Wisdomkeeper, tell us why you use stories to teach the people.”


“Tell us when these things will happen,” they said with worried looks on their faces. “What sign should we be looking for?”





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