Matthew 23:5

First Nations Version

“They want to look important to others, so to look spiritual they wear large and fancy medicine pouches and long fringes on their outfits.

Cross References

John 12:43

In the end, their reputation with the people was more important to them than bringing honor to the Maker of Life. As he was leaving,

Philippians 2:3

But when you do these things, make sure you do them for the right reasons. Do not let selfish ways take you down a path of bragging or trying to look better than others. Instead, let humility be your guide as you honor others above yourself.

John 5:44

If you only look for honor from each other, and not from the only Creator, how will you believe?

Luke 16:15

Creator Sets Free (Jesus) said to them, “You always make yourselves look good to others, but the Great Spirit sees your heart. What many see as valuable he sees as worthless.

Luke 20:47

With many words they make long, empty prayers to trick widows into giving them their homes and possessions, but they will all come to a worse end than others.”

Philippians 1:15

It is true that some tell about the Chosen One only because they are full of jealousy and bitterness, while others do so out of a good heart.

John 7:18

The one who represents himself is seeking his own honor. The one who represents the one who sent him is true and upright, and there is nothing false in him.

Matthew 9:20

There was a woman following with the crowd who had been bleeding in an unusual way for more than twelve winters. This would have made her ceremonially unclean and untouchable according to tribal law. She came up close behind Creator Sets Free (Jesus), reached out her hand, and touched the fringe of his outer garment.

2 Thessalonians 2:4

He will speak out against and consider himself to be greater than all the so-called powerful spirit-beings and all that is seen as sacred or holy. He will even set himself up in Creator’s sacred lodge and represent himself as the Great Spirit.