Matthew 19:23

First Nations Version

“I speak from my heart,” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) then said to his followers, “Finding the way onto the good road from above is a hard thing for the ones who have many possessions.

Cross References

Matthew 13:22

“The seed planted among the weeds and thistles represents the ones who have heard the message, but they are too busy worrying about their earthly existence. The desire for more and more possessions leads them down a false path, and they never grow into mature human beings.

Mark 10:23

Creator Sets Free (Jesus) then looked around at the people and said to his followers, “Finding and walking the good road is a hard thing for the ones who have many possessions.”

Luke 18:24

A great sadness came to the face of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) as he looked at the man. And then he said, “Walking the good road is a hard thing for the ones who have many possessions. It would be easier for a moose to squeeze through the eye of a beading needle.”

1 Corinthians 1:26

My sacred family members, take a look at your own calling. In the eyes of the world, there are not many wise or powerful or of noble birth among you.

John 3:3

“I speak from my heart,” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) answered, “Only one who has been born from above can see Creator’s good road.”

James 2:6

Why would you show no respect for the poor? Is it not the rich who drag you down and bring you before their own corrupt councils?

Acts 14:22

On the way they strengthened the hearts of the new followers, telling them to stand tall as they walked this path of trusting. “Following Creator’s good road to the end,” they counseled them, “is a difficult path with many hardships.”

John 3:5

“Listen closely,” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) answered. “One must be born of both water and spirit to walk Creator’s good road.

Matthew 18:3

“I speak from my heart,” he said to them, “unless you become like a little child, you will not find the pathway onto the good road.

Matthew 5:20

“I will say this to you, unless you have a better reputation than the scroll keepers and the Separated Ones (Pharisees), you will not find the path that leads to the Land of Creator’s good road from above.” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) then began to help the people see how the full meaning and purpose of the Law and the Prophets applied to them.

Matthew 21:31

Creator Sets Free (Jesus) looked right at the spiritual leaders and asked, “Which of the two sons did what his father wanted?” They said to him, “The first one.” “I speak truth from my heart,” he said to them, “tribal tax collectors and those who sell sexual favors will find their way onto Creator’s good road ahead of you!

Matthew 19:22

But when the young man heard this, his heart fell to the ground. He hung his head and walked away, for he had many possessions.