Matthew 15:5

First Nations Version

But your tradition says, ‘If you give to the Great Spirit the gifts that were meant for your father and mother,

Cross References

Acts 5:29

Stands on the Rock (Peter) and the other message bearers answered back, “We must obey the Great Spirit instead of weak human beings.

Acts 4:19

Stands on the Rock (Peter) and He Shows Goodwill (John) disagreed with the council’s decision. “We will let you decide for yourselves whether we should follow the Great Spirit or weak human beings like yourselves,” they said with boldness.

Matthew 15:4

For he said, ‘Give honor to your father and your mother,’ and, ‘The ones who speak evil against them must die.’

Matthew 15:6

you no longer have to honor them.’ This is only one of the many ways you use your traditions to do away with the instructions given by the Great Spirit.” He paused and let them think about what he had said. Then with fire in his eyes he raised his voice and spoke sharply to them.