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Matthew 11:17-19

17 “‘We played the flute for you,
and you did not dance;
we sang a dirge,
and you did not mourn.’

18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’

19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and “sinners.”’ But wisdom is proved right by her actions.”

Cross References for Matthew 11:17-19

Luke 15:25 - “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dan... Click to read the verse Luke 15:25 Click to read the verse Luke 15:25

Isaiah 30:29 - And you will sing as on the night you celebrate a holy festival; your hearts will rejoice as wh... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:29 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:29

Jeremiah 31:4 - I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:4

Matthew 9:15 - Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time wil... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:15

Ecclesiastes 3:4 - a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:4 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:4

1 Kings 1:40 - And all the people went up after him, playing flutes and rejoicing greatly, so that the ground ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:40 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:40

Job 3:8 - May those who curse days curse that day, those who are ready to rouse Leviathan. Click to read the verse Job 3:8 Click to read the verse Job 3:8

Matthew 9:23 - When Jesus entered the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the noisy crowd, Click to read the verse Matthew 9:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:23

Mark 5:38 - When they came to the home of the synagogue ruler, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying an... Click to read the verse Mark 5:38 Click to read the verse Mark 5:38

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 - Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as pos... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Jeremiah 9:17-20 - This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Consider now! Call for the wailing women to come; send fo... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:17-20 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:17-20

Isaiah 28:9-13 - “Who is it he is trying to teach? To whom is he explaining his message? To children weaned from... Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:9-13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:9-13

Luke 8:52 - Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. “Stop wailing,” Jesus said. “She i... Click to read the verse Luke 8:52 Click to read the verse Luke 8:52

1 Corinthians 14:7 - Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the flute or harp, how will anyon... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:7