Philippians 4:18

First Nations Version

But now I have received more than I need. My blanket has been filled with good things. The gifts that Walks with Beauty (Epaphroditus) brought from you are like a sweet-smelling smoke offering —a sacrificial gift, pleasing to the Great Spirit.

Cross References

Hebrews 13:16

And do not forget to do good and share with those who are in need, for these are also sacrificial gifts that make Creator’s heart glad.

Philippians 4:12

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,

2 Corinthians 9:12

This sacred task of giving not only helps the poor among Creator’s holy people in Village of Peace (Jerusalem), but it also inspires many people to give praise to the Great Spirit.

Ephesians 5:2

Walk the road of love, following the path of the Chosen One, who loved us and offered up his life to the Great Spirit like the smoke of burning sage.

1 Peter 2:5

You are also like living wooden poles whose branches are being woven together into a spiritual and sacred lodge. In this spiritual lodge, as holy men and women, you will send up spiritual offerings that will be like sweet-smelling smoke to the Great Spirit through Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

My sacred family members, it is only right and good that we are always giving thanks to Creator for you. We give thanks for the way your trust in him and your love for each other keeps growing stronger day by day.

Romans 12:1

So then, my sacred family members, because Creator has shown us such mercy and kindness, I now call on you to offer your whole beings, heart, mind, and strength, to the Great Spirit as a living sacrifice. Do this in a sacred and spiritual manner that will make his heart glad.

Acts 10:4

Little Horn (Cornelius) could only stare at the spirit-messenger and tremble with fear. “What is it you want, Honored One?” he asked the messenger. “Your prayers and gifts of kindness have been remembered. They have risen like sweet-smelling smoke to the Great Spirit.

2 Corinthians 11:8

I felt as if I were stealing from other sacred families when I took gifts from them to serve you.