Matthew 11:17

First Nations Version

‘You did not dance when we played the drum! You did not cry when we played a sad flute song.’

Cross References

Matthew 9:15

“Do you expect wedding guests to be sad and go without eating when the groom is hosting a feast?” he asked. “The time will come when he is gone. Then they will be sad and go without eating.

Matthew 9:23

When they arrived at the tribal leader’s home, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) saw the noisy crowd of mourners and flute players.

Luke 15:25

“Now, the older son was just returning from a hard day’s work in the field. He heard the music and dancing,

Matthew 11:16

“This generation, what can I compare them to? They are like children at a trading post, teasing each other, saying,

Matthew 11:18

“Gift of Goodwill (John) did not feast or drink wine, but they say, ‘He has an evil spirit.’

Luke 7:32

“They are like children at a trading post, teasing each other, saying, ‘You did not dance when we played the drum! You did not cry when we played a sad flute song.’

Luke 8:52

All the people there were crying for the little girl. Creator Sets Free (Jesus) said to them, “Do not cry. The child is not dead. She only sleeps.”

Luke 23:27

A large crowd of people trailed behind. Some of the women were wailing and crying out loud.