Matthew 5:48

First Nations Version

“By loving and blessing all people, you will be walking in the footsteps of your Father from the spirit-world above, who is perfect in all his ways.

Cross References

James 1:4

So keep standing firm until you have passed the test. Then you will have gained all the maturity and strength of character needed to finish walking the good road.

Luke 6:36

So then, show kindness to others in the same way as your Father the Great Spirit.

Colossians 1:28

Yes, he is the one we tell others about, teaching and instructing them with wise counsel, so that they may stand tall as mature human beings, like the Chosen One.

1 John 3:3

All who through him have this hope will keep themselves pure, in the same way that he is pure.

2 Corinthians 7:1

My much-loved friends, since Creator has given us promises such as these, let us cleanse both body and spirit from all impurities. We will continue to walk this path of becoming holy because we have such deep respect for the Great Spirit.

Luke 6:40

The one guided cannot rise above his guide but will be just like him—blind. “Think of it this way,

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine by doing what is good and right. When others see, they will give honor to your Father—the One Above Us All.

Colossians 4:12

Walks in Beauty (Epaphras), who is a member of the sacred family of your village, sends his greetings also. He is a true servant of the Chosen One, Creator Sets Free (Jesus). He wrestles for you in his prayers, that you will stand strong and walk Creator’s path with firm steps as you grow into mature human beings.

2 Corinthians 13:9

So if our being weak means that you are strong, it makes our hearts glad. It is our prayer that you will become strong and mature followers of the Chosen One.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Last of all, my sacred family members, let your hearts be glad. Mend your ways, walk side by side with each other, sharing the same purpose and living in harmony with one another. In this way, the Great Spirit who gives love and peace will walk with you on the road of life.

Ephesians 3:1

Because I, Small Man (Paul), follow the Chosen One and represent you Nations in this way, I have been arrested and put in chains.

Matthew 5:47

If you welcome only friends, how are you different from others? Even outsiders from other nations do these things.