Matthew 11:11

First Nations Version

“I speak from my heart, Gift of Goodwill (John) who performed the purification ceremony is a true human being. No one born of a woman has ever been greater, but now the smallest one who walks Creator’s good road from above is greater than he.

Cross References

Luke 7:28

“Listen closely, no one born of a woman has ever been greater, but now the smallest one who walks Creator’s good road is greater than he is.”

Ephesians 3:8

Even though I am small and weak among his holy people, he still chose me to tell all Nations about the mysterious treasures he has hidden in the Chosen One

John 1:15

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.”

Matthew 5:19

“Anyone who turns away from these instructions and tells others to do the same will be looked down on, as a small one, on Creator’s good road from the spirit-world above. But the ones who do them and teach others to do the same, they will be looked up to as great ones.

Matthew 3:11

“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!

Luke 9:48

“The ones representing me who welcome this little child are welcoming me. When you welcome me, you are not only welcoming me but also the one who sent me. That is what I meant when I said, ‘The lowest among you will become the greatest of all.’”

1 Peter 1:10

This time of being set free and made whole was foretold by the prophets, who prophesied about Creator’s gift of great kindness that would come to you. The prophets wondered about these things, so they searched deeply into the meaning of it all.

Hebrews 11:40

But the Great Spirit has provided something better for us who live in these last days. So now those who came before us can finally see Creator’s promise come to its full meaning and purpose. For without us they would not be complete in the Chosen One.

1 Corinthians 15:9

I have no right even to be called a message bearer, since I hunted down and brought harm to Creator’s sacred family.

1 Corinthians 6:4

If you have your own councils to decide on these matters, why would you let outsiders who have no standing in the eyes our sacred family decide these things?

John 10:41

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.”

John 3:30

But it is time for me to step back and for him to come forward into his place of honor. My part is fading away.

John 1:27

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

John 7:39

He was saying this about the Spirit, who would soon be given to the ones who believed in him. The Spirit had not yet been poured out, for Creator Sets Free (Jesus) had not yet risen to his place of honor, power, and beauty.

Ephesians 2:3

This is how all of us once lived when we followed our uncontrolled emotions fed by bodily desires and dark thoughts. These broken ways became our natural condition, and, like the rest of humankind, we were children deserving of Creator’s anger.

2 Timothy 1:10

But now that the Chosen One has appeared, his purpose has been made clear. For he has defeated death and has, through the good story, brought into the light the kind of life that will never again taste death.

Luke 1:15

“He will be great and honorable in Creator’s sight and will not drink wine or any strong drink, but will drink deeply of the Holy Spirit even in his mother’s womb.

Matthew 3:1

In those days a man named Gift of Goodwill (John) appeared in the desert places of the Land of Promise (Judea). He began to speak out a message that was loud and clear,

Matthew 11:10

He is the one spoken of in the Sacred Teachings, ‘Look! I am sending my messenger ahead of you. He will clear the path before you.’

Matthew 11:12

“From the time of Gift of Goodwill (John) until now, Creator’s good road from above has been under attack, and the violent ones are trying to force their way upon it.