Matthew 3:1

First Nations Version

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,

Cross References

Luke 1:76

“And you, my son, will be a prophet from the One Above Us All. You will make a clear path for the coming of the Great Chief,

Matthew 11:11

“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.

Mark 1:15

“The time has now come!” he said to the people. “Creator’s good road is right in front of you. It is time to return to the right ways of thinking and doing! Put your trust in this good story I am bringing to you.”

Matthew 16:14

“Some say Gift of Goodwill (John) who performed the purification ceremony,” they answered. “Others say Great Spirit Is Creator (Elijah), or even Lifted by Creator (Jeremiah), or one of the other prophets.” He then lowered his voice and spoke in a more serious tone.

Acts 1:22

from the time he participated in the purification ceremony with He Shows Goodwill (John) until the day Creator Sets Free (Jesus) was taken up from us to the spirit-world above. Then, along with us, he will be able to tell what his own eyes have seen, about the rising from the dead of Creator Sets Free (Jesus).”

Luke 7:24

When the messengers left, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) spoke to the people about Gift of Goodwill (John). “What were you looking for in the desert wilderness? A frail reed blowing in the wind?

Matthew 11:7

When the messengers left, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) spoke to the people about Gift of Goodwill (John): “What were you looking for in the desert wilderness? A frail reed blowing in the wind?

Matthew 3:8

You are like trees without fruit. Prove to others, by the way you live, that you have returned to the good road.

Matthew 21:32

Gift of Goodwill (John) came to show the good way, but you refused to hear him. You saw how the tribal tax collectors and those who sell sexual favors put their trust in him, but not even this changed your mind to believe him.

Mark 1:2

“Behold!” Creator Will Help Us (Isaiah) said, as he spoke the words of the Great Spirit. “I am sending my messenger ahead of you to prepare the way.