Romans 1:13

First Nations Version

I want you to know, my sacred family members, how often I have tried to come to you, but many things have held me back. I have desired to share in some of the spiritual fruit Creator has grown from you, in the same way I have from others who are of the Outside Nations.

Cross References

Acts 19:21

After this, Small Man (Paul) decided in his spirit that he should travel through Land of Tall People (Macedonia) and Land of Sorrow (Achaia) and then on to Village of Peace (Jerusalem). “After that,” he said, “I must also go to Village of Iron (Rome).”

Philippians 4:17

It is not your gifts that I am seeking after but all the good things that giving will add to your lives.

2 Timothy 4:17

But Our Honored Chief stood with me and gave me strength, so that through me the Outside Nations would hear the whole good story. I was set free from the mouth of the lion.

1 Thessalonians 4:13

Now, my sacred family members, we want you to understand what will happen to those who have walked on so that you will not be filled with sorrow like the others who have no hope.

1 Thessalonians 2:18

Our desire was to come to you. I, Small Man (Paul), tried more than once, but Accuser (Satan) held us back.

2 Corinthians 1:8

With this in mind, my sacred family members, we want you to know about the road of suffering we walked in Land of the Rising Sun (Asia). Things could not have been worse. We ran out of strength, and our hearts fell to the ground. It was as if we had come face to face with death.

1 Corinthians 12:1

Now, my sacred family members, you have much to learn about spiritual things, so I will teach you what I know.

1 Corinthians 10:1

My sacred family members, never forget that our tribal ancestors, who are our spiritual fathers, when they left Black Land (Egypt) were all guided to safety under a cloud. They all walked through the Red Sea on dry land when the waters opened before them.

Colossians 1:6

The seeds of this good story have been planted throughout the whole world, and now the message is growing and bearing good fruit. In the same way, it took root and began to grow in you, when you first heard and understood the truth about the gift of Creator’s great kindness.

Romans 11:25

My sacred family members, to keep you from being wise in your own eyes, I want you to know about a great mystery Creator has shown to me. A hardening of hearts has come upon a part of the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel) until the Outside Nations have fully entered in.

John 15:16

“You may think you chose me, but I am the one who chose you. You are my new garden where I will grow a great harvest of my love—the fruit that remains. When you bear this fruit, you represent who I am—my name. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask for.

John 4:36

The ones who reap the harvest are rewarded because they are gathering grain for the life of the world to come that never fades away. Both the ones who plant the seed and the ones who harvest will celebrate together.

2 Thessalonians 2:7

For the mysterious power of the lawless one is already at work in secret. The lawless one is ready and waiting to be revealed, but not until the one who holds him back steps out of the way.

2 Corinthians 2:14

We are giving thanks to the Great Spirit, for the Chosen One is his headman dancer leading us in the victory dance. Everywhere we go Creator uses us to spread the sweet-smelling smoke of what it means to know the Chosen One.

1 Corinthians 9:2

Others may not see me as a message bearer, but I must be in your eyes. You are the proof that our Honored Chief has chosen me.

Acts 21:19

After giving them a respectful greeting, he told them about all the things Creator had done as he had worked among the Outside Nations.

Acts 15:12

Silence fell upon all who had gathered there as they listened to Son of Comfort (Barnabas) and Small Man (Paul) tell about the wondrous and powerful signs the Great Spirit had done through them when they were with the Outside Nations.

Acts 14:27

After arriving, they gathered the sacred family together and told the story of all that Creator had done among them, about how he had opened a pathway of faith for all Nations.

John 12:24

I speak from my heart. If a seed is unplanted, it remains only one seed, but if it dies, falls to the earth, and enters the ground, it will then grow and become many seeds.

Acts 1:15

This group had grown into one big family, about a hundred and twenty of them, who all trusted in Creator Sets Free (Jesus), that he was the Chosen One. There were now only eleven message bearers. Speaks Well Of (Judas), the one who betrayed Creator Sets Free (Jesus), was no longer among them. Since Creator Sets Free (Jesus) chose twelve message bearers to represent the twelve tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel), someone had to be chosen to replace him. So during this time Stands on the Rock (Peter) stood up to speak.

Acts 28:14

It was there that we found some sacred family members, who welcomed us to stay with them for seven days. After that we left again toward Village of Iron (Rome).

Romans 1:12

so that we can strengthen our trust in him and together become firmly rooted in the good story.

Romans 7:1

Now I, Small Man (Paul), will speak to the members of the sacred family who understand our tribal law. You must know that our law applies only to someone who is alive.

1 Corinthians 1:10

My sacred family members, I come to you representing our Honored Chief Creator Sets Free (Jesus), the Chosen One. I am speaking to you from my heart with firm words. To keep the family from splitting into opposing groups, you must seek harmony with each other and speak with one voice. In this way, you will be joined together with one mind and purpose.

1 Corinthians 14:20

My sacred family members, do not think in childish ways. In the ways of evil be as innocent as a baby in a cradleboard, but in your understanding of spiritual things be as wise as an elder.

1 Corinthians 14:26

So, my sacred family members, what is the path forward? When you gather for ceremony, each one has a gift to share. Some may sing sacred songs, and others might bring a teaching or tell a story. Some might share something new that has been revealed to them, while others may speak in an unknown language and then tell the meaning of it. All these things must be done in a good way to help others grow strong.

Galatians 3:15

My sacred family members, I will now speak to you from a human point of view. Once a peace treaty has been made between human beings, no one can change or put an end to the agreement.

Galatians 6:18

My sacred family members, may the gift of the great kindness of our Honored Chief, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, guide your spirit on the road of life. Aho! May it be so!

Philippians 1:22

Even if death would be a better choice, living in this world means my work will bear good fruit. So I do not know which way to go.

Colossians 1:10

That you will walk in a manner that is worthy of our Honored Chief, making his heart glad and bearing good fruit as you walk the path he has chosen for you. In this way, you will grow wise in your understanding of our Great Creator.