Matthew 9:23

First Nations Version

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

Cross References

Acts 9:39

Stands on the Rock (Peter) got right up and went with the men. When they arrived, they took him to where her body lay in the upstairs room. The widows came and stood next to him. The tears rolled down their faces as they showed him the beautiful garments Deer Eyes (Dorcas) had made when she was with them.

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.’

Matthew 11:17

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

Acts 20:10

Small Man (Paul) went down, bent over the young man, and put his arms around him. “Do not fear!” he said to all. “His life has returned to him.”

Revelation 18:22

“The sound of the music makers, with their drums and flutes, and the shrill of eagle bone whistles will not be heard in you any longer. No tentmaker, drum maker, or carver will be found in you, not even the sound of bark being stripped from trees.