Matthew 11:17

The Passion Translation

‘You don’t like it when we want to play Wedding! And you don’t like it when we want to play Funeral! You will neither dance nor mourn.’

Cross References

Genesis 50:10

When they arrived at the threshing floor of Atad on the other side of the Jordan, they mourned loudly with bitter sorrow for a long time. And Joseph spent seven days there in ceremonial mourning for his father.

Isaiah 30:29

But you will have a joyous song throughout the night, as one celebrating a holy, consecrated feast. You will have gladness of heart, as one celebrating to the sound of a flute and dancing up the mountain of Yahweh, the Rock who shelters Israel!

Jeremiah 31:4

You are precious to me, and I will build you up again. Yes, Israel, you will be rebuilt! Once more, you will be decked out in your best attire, take up your tambourines, and go out dancing with great joy.

Matthew 11:16

“How could I describe the people of this generation? You’re like children playing games on the playground, yelling at their playmates,

Matthew 11:18

Why is it that when John came to you, neither feasting nor drinking wine, you said, ‘He has a demon in him!’?

Matthew 9:15

Jesus replied, “How can the sons of the bridal chamber grieve when the Bridegroom is next to them? But the days of fasting will come when the Bridegroom is taken away from them.

Matthew 9:23

When Jesus finally entered the home of the Jewish leader, he saw a noisy crowd of mourners, wailing and playing a funeral dirge on their flutes.

Luke 15:25

“Now, the older son was out working in the field when his brother returned, and as he approached the house, he heard the music of celebration and dancing.

Luke 23:27

Massive crowds gathered to follow Jesus, including a number of women, who were wailing with sorrow over him.

Luke 7:32

You’re like children playing games on the playground, complaining to friends, ‘You don’t like it when we want to play Wedding. And you don’t like it when we want to play Funeral. Why will you neither dance nor mourn?’

Luke 8:52

Jesus told those left outside, who were sobbing and wailing with grief, “Stop crying. She is not dead; she’s just asleep and must be awakened.”