Romans 12:7

First Nations Version

If your gift is helping others, then give yourself to help others. If teaching is your gift, teach well.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:11

He gifted us with message bearers, prophets, tellers of the good story, and wisdomkeepers, who watch over us like a shepherd watches over his sheep.

2 Timothy 4:2

of making his message known! Be ready whether the time seems right or not. Patiently instruct others. Give strong counsel, warnings, and firm words to strengthen their hearts.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who are spiritual leaders are to be given double honor—most of all, the ones who work hard at instructing and teaching others.

Acts 13:1

There were prophets and teachers among the sacred family that gathered in Stands Against (Antioch). There was Son of Comfort (Barnabas), Creator Hears (Simeon) who was also called Black Man (Niger), also Bright Light (Lucius) from Land of Power (Cyrene), Man of Comfort (Manaen) who was taken into the family of Chief Looks Brave (Herod), and Man Who Questions (Saul).

2 Timothy 2:24

For Creator’s sacred servant must not be eager to argue but kind to all. He must also be a good and patient teacher,

2 Timothy 2:2

You have heard the things I have spoken of as we sat together with many others who heard the same things. Pass these teachings on to those who can be trusted to teach the same to others.

1 Timothy 4:16

Keep a close watch on yourself and on what you are teaching. Keep doing all that I have told you. In this way, you will set free and make whole not only yourself but all who listen to you.

1 Timothy 3:2

Elders like this must be free from accusation, faithful in marriage, clear-minded, self-controlled, honorable, welcoming to strangers, and able to teach others.

1 Timothy 2:7

The reason I was given the sacred task of a truth teller and a message bearer is to tell others this good story. I am not speaking with a forked tongue! Creator has sent me to be a faithful and true wisdomkeeper to the Outside Nations.

Colossians 4:17

Give this message to Horse Chief (Archippus), “See to it that you finish the work our Honored Chief entrusted to you.”

Galatians 6:6

The ones who are instructed in the message of the Chosen One should share all good things with their teacher.

1 Corinthians 12:28

The Great Spirit has set in place those members of his body that he has gifted to care for his sacred family. He set in place first message bearers, second prophets, and third wisdomkeepers who teach. After that comes some with miraculous powers, some with healing gifts, some who help and serve, some who bring guidance, and some who have the gift of speaking in other languages.

Acts 20:28

“Stay alert and care for one another. The Holy Spirit has given you elders the task of watching over his people. Like shepherds that guard the sheep, you will watch over his sacred family, the ones he paid the highest price for with his own lifeblood.

Acts 20:20

You also know that I held back nothing that would help you, as I taught openly and from house to house.

Acts 6:1

In those days, when the sacred family was growing in number, the Tribal Members who spoke the language of the Wisdom Seekers (Greeks) grumbled against the Tribal Members who spoke their own language. They complained to the twelve that their widows were being overlooked during the daily meals.

Matthew 28:19

“So now I am sending you into all nations to teach them how to walk the road with me. You will represent me as you perform the purification ceremony with them, initiating them into the life of beauty and harmony represented in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:5

There are also different ways of serving, but the example to serve comes from the same Honored Chief.

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.