Mark 4:11

First Nations Version

He answered them, “To my close followers the honor has been given to understand about the mysterious ways of Creator’s good road. This honor is not given to those who are not my close followers. The stories are to help them,

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

“I honor you, O Great Father, Maker of earth and sky,” he prayed, “for you have hidden these things from the ones who are wise in their own eyes but have shown them to the humble of heart.

Luke 8:10

He answered them, “To you the honor has been given to understand the mysterious ways of Creator’s good road. This honor is not given to those who are not ready for it. I speak to them in stories because ‘even though they have eyes to see, they do not see, and even though they have ears to hear, they fail to understand.’

1 John 5:20

We also know that the Son of the Great Spirit has come. He has given us a way to know the True One. It is through his Son, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, that we are in harmony with the True One. This is the one true Great Spirit and the life of the world to come that never fades away, full of beauty and harmony.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

By walking in this good way, you will win the respect of outsiders and not have to look to others for your needs.

Colossians 4:5

Use great wisdom as you walk among those who are not yet part of the sacred family, and make full use of every opportunity as you represent our Honored Chief.

1 Timothy 3:7

And last of all, they must have a good reputation with those who are outside the sacred family, so they will not be shamed and fall into the trap set by the evil trickster.

Ephesians 1:9

It makes Creator’s heart glad to show us the hidden wisdom of his plan for all of creation, now made clear through the Chosen One.

2 Corinthians 4:6

For the same Great Spirit who told light to shine out of darkness has shined his light into our hearts. His light helps us to see the beauty of the Great Spirit in the face of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One.

Matthew 16:17

Creator Sets Free (Jesus) smiled at him and said, “One Who Hears (Simon), Son of Wings of Dove (Bar-Jonah), Creator’s blessing rests on you, for flesh and blood did not help you see, but my Father from above opened your eyes.

Matthew 13:16

“But Creator’s blessing rests on you, for you have eyes to see and ears to hear.

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who made you better than others? Do you have anything that was not gifted to you? If it was a gift, then why do you behave as if you gained it by yourselves?

Mark 3:23

So Creator Sets Free (Jesus) gathered them around himself and spoke to them with wise sayings such as these: “How can Accuser (Satan), that evil trickster, force out evil spirits? Can he defeat himself?

Mark 4:2

He then began to tell them stories to teach them about the ways of Creator’s good road.

Mark 4:10

Later, when the twelve message bearers and other followers were alone with him, they asked why he taught with stories.