Philippians 4:12

First Nations Version

I have lived with less than I need, and I have lived with more than I need. I have learned the secret of walking the road of life. Whether I am well-fed or hungry, whether I have more than I need or not enough,

Cross References

Matthew 11:29

Follow my teachings and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest from your troubled thoughts.

2 Corinthians 11:27

My hands have been worn to the bone with hard work. On many nights I have gone without sleep. On my journeys I have been hungry and thirsty, often without food, with no blanket to keep me warm.

2 Corinthians 11:9

While I was with you, I did not ask any of you for help, even though I was in need. Some sacred family members who came from Land of Tall People (Macedonia) gifted me with everything I needed. In this way, I was able to keep myself from becoming a burden to you, and I mean to keep it that way.

2 Corinthians 11:7

Was it wrong for me to humble myself by giving you Creator’s good story without charge in order to bless you?

2 Corinthians 10:10

It has been said by some, “In his letters his words carry much weight and power, but face to face his words are weak and empty.”

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I, Small Man (Paul), will speak for myself. With all the humility and kindness of the Chosen One I beg you to listen to what I have to say. Some have said that I am weak when with you and bold when away from you.

Matthew 13:52

He smiled and said to them, “Every scroll keeper who has learned to walk in the ways of Creator’s good road is like the head of a family, an elder who opens the medicine pouch of his heart, sharing wisdom that is both new and old, bringing new understanding to the old ways.”