John 11:47First Nations VersionWhen the Separated Ones (Pharisees) and the head holy men heard about this great miracle, they called the Grand Council together. “What are we going to do?” they asked each other. “This man has powerful medicine and performs many signs and wonders. See the chapter |
The Separated Ones (Pharisees) huddled together near the crowd. “Nothing we have done to stop him has worked,” they complained. “Look! The whole world is now following him.” Along with the Tribal Members of Wrestles with Creator (Israel) who came to participate in the Passover festival, there were also many outsiders from other nations who would come.
But I tell you, everyone who is angry toward a fellow human being will have to give an answer to the tribal council. If they speak with disrespect to someone, saying, ‘You hollow head!’ they will also face the tribal council. If they curse someone by saying ‘You damn fool!’ they may end up in the Valley of Smoldering Fire.
They did what they were told and went to the sacred lodge, and just as the sun was rising, they began to teach the people. When the chief holy man arrived, along with the spiritual leaders, they called together the Grand Council and the elders of the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel). They sent some lodge soldiers to the local jail to have the message bearers brought before the council.