Matthew 23:31

First Nations Version

But you are speaking against yourselves, for you are admitting that you are the descendants of the ones who killed them,

Cross References

Luke 19:22

“‘You have betrayed my trust,’ he said to the man. ‘Your own words will decide your fate! If you thought I was this way,

Matthew 23:30

“You say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would not have participated with them when they shed the blood of the prophets.’

Matthew 23:32

and you will finish what your ancestors started!

Matthew 23:34

“That is why I am sending to you prophets, wisdomkeepers, and scroll keepers. You will whip some of them in your gathering houses. Others you will nail to a cross. You will threaten them and pursue them from village to village until you shed their blood.

Matthew 23:37

“Jerusalem, O Village of Peace!” he cried out loud for all to hear. “You who kill the prophets and stone to death the ones sent to you! How I have longed to gather your children together, like an eagle gathers her young under her wings, but you would not have it.