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Romans 16:2

First Nations Version

Welcome her, as one who trusts in our Honored Chief, in a manner that brings honor to our sacred family. Help her with anything she needs, for she has helped not only me but many others as well.

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So when he arrives, welcome him in our Honored Chief with glad hearts. Show great respect and honor toward people like him.


Whatever happens, you should walk in a manner that brings honor to the good story about the Chosen One. In this way, whether or not I come to see you, I will hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, having one purpose, and struggling together to hold true to the good story in which we have put our trust.


If any of these people come to you who do not agree with this teaching, do not welcome them to stay in your home or greet them as members of the sacred family.


So if you think of me as a fellow traveler on the good road, then welcome him the same way you would welcome me.


I am now sending him back to you, and with him I send my own heart.


In the same way, expect the elder women to walk a sacred path. They should not talk in a bad way about others or be heavy drinkers. They should be wisdomkeepers,


I pray that our Honored Chief will show kindness to him when that day comes. For you know very well the many ways he helped me at Village of Desire (Ephesus).


It is only right that a woman who represents herself as walking in a sacred manner should show her beauty in the good things she does for others.


I send you greetings from Good Chief (Aristarchus), who is in prison with me. War Club (Mark), the cousin of Son of Comfort (Barnabas), also sends his greetings. He is the one I already instructed you about. If he comes to you, welcome him.


Sexual relations are sacred. They must be kept pure, and free from uncontrolled desire. As his holy people, we must follow Creator’s purpose and plan for human beings who represent him.


Glad Heart (Gaius), who has opened his home not only to me but to all the sacred family, greets you. Much Desired (Erastus), who keeps track of the money pouch for the village, and Fourth Born (Quartus), a member of the sacred family, also greet you.


Greet Village Dweller (Urbanus), who has worked side by side with us for the Chosen One, and Ear of Corn (Stachys), who is also a much-loved one.


Give my greeting to Tears of Sorrow (Mariam), who has worked tirelessly for you.


So welcome each other with open arms in the same way the Chosen One has honored the Great Spirit by welcoming you.


He reached out his hand to her and helped her up. He then called all the holy ones and the widows and stood her before them. She was alive!


Stands on the Rock (Peter) got right up and went with the men. When they arrived, they took him to where her body lay in the upstairs room. The widows came and stood next to him. The tears rolled down their faces as they showed him the beautiful garments Deer Eyes (Dorcas) had made when she was with them.


Now in the nearby Village of Beauty (Joppa) there lived a follower of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) whose name was Deer Woman (Tabitha), which is translated into our tribal language as Deer Eyes (Dorcas). She was a doer of many good deeds and always gave to the ones who had little.


“‘I speak from my heart,’ he answered them, ‘whatever you did for the least important of my fellow human beings who needed help, you did for me.’


“Honored One,” Creator Shows Kindness (Ananias) answered him back, “I have heard of this man and how much harm he has done to your holy people in Village of Peace (Jerusalem).


“Go to him,” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) answered him, “for I have chosen this man to represent me to the Outside Nations, to their rulers and to the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).


Give my greeting to Likes to Talk (Philologus), Soft Haired Woman (Julia), Shining River (Nereus) and his sister, Bright Mountain (Olympas), and all the sacred family members who gather with them.





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