Matthew 20:16

First Nations Version

“That is why I told you before,” he reminded them, “the last will be first and the first will be last.”

Cross References

Matthew 19:30

“But remember, many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.”

Mark 10:31

“But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.”

Matthew 22:14

“So you can see,” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) said, “many are invited, but few accept his invitation.”

Luke 15:7

“In the same way, the spirit-world above will celebrate even more over one outcast who finds the way back home than for ninety-nine who are already safely there.

Romans 9:30

What can we say about this? We are saying that the Outside Nations found good standing in the eyes of the Great Spirit even though they did not follow our tribal law. Instead, they trusted in what Creator has done.

Matthew 7:13

“To walk Creator’s good road you must enter this small gate and walk a narrow path that leads to the good life. Only a few find and walk this road. But the gate is large and the path is wide that leads to a bad end. Many walk this road.

Romans 8:30

The Great Spirit chose them, invited them, set them right with him, and gave them a life that shines with beauty and honor.

Luke 14:24

None of the ones I first invited will even taste of this feast!’” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) was coming near to Jerusalem.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

This is why we never stop giving thanks to the Great Spirit for the manner in which you welcomed his message. You received it for what it truly is, the word of Creator and not the word of human beings. His word is now at work in you who trust in its message.

Romans 5:20

Our tribal law stepped in to show us how bad our broken ways had become, and this only made our broken ways grow worse. But the worse our broken ways grew, even stronger grew the gift of Creator’s great kindness.

Luke 7:47

I tell you, she is forgiven and set free from her broken ways because of her great love. But small is the love of one who has been forgiven only for small things.” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) looked at her with kindness in his eyes.

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!