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Mark 11:32

First Nations Version

But neither can we say, ‘From human beings,’ for the people honor Gift of Goodwill (John) as a prophet.”

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The spiritual leaders wanted to take him prisoner right then and there, for they knew the story was about them. But they were afraid of what the people might do, so they left him and went away.


They wanted to arrest Creator Sets Free (Jesus) but feared the people, since they considered him a prophet.


Looks Brave (Herod) would have put Gift of Goodwill (John) to death right then, but he was afraid of what the people would do, for they honored him as a prophet.


The head lodge soldier, along with his soldiers, went to arrest the message bearers again, but not by force, for they were afraid the people might throw stones at them.


Many people from the area came to hear him and, after seeing Creator Sets Free (Jesus)teach, tell his stories, heal the sick, and force out evil spirits, the people were saying, “Gift of Goodwill (John) never performed a miracle or did any powerful signs, but what he told us about this man is true.”


The head holy men and the scroll keepers were looking for a way to capture Creator Sets Free (Jesus) and have him put to death, for they feared his influence over the people.


When the head holy men and the scroll keepers realized that this story was about them, they looked for a way to arrest him, but they could not, for they were afraid of what the people might do.


But Looks Brave (Herod) knew he was a man who walked in an upright and holy manner, so he was afraid and protected him. From time to time Looks Brave (Herod) liked to sit and listen to Gift of Goodwill (John), even though his words troubled him.


Were you looking for a true prophet? Yes! He is a true prophet but also much more!


So they put their heads together and talked it over. “We cannot say, ‘From the spirit-world above,’ for then he will say, ‘Why did you not listen to him?’


They feared the people, so they said, “We do not know.” “So then, I will not answer your question,” he said to them, “and tell you by what right I do these things.”





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