Luke 7:34
The Son of man came feasting, and you say, Here is a lover of food and wine, a friend of tax-farmers and sinners.
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In Context
33For John the Baptist came, taking no food or drink, and you say, He has an evil spirit.
35But wisdom is judged to be right by all her children.
Cross References
Luke 5:29And Levi made a great feast for him in his house: and a great number of tax-farmers and others were seated at table with them.
Luke 11:37Now, while he was talking, a Pharisee made a request that he would come to a meal with him; and he went in and took his seat at the meal.
Luke 15:2And the Pharisees and scribes were angry, saying, This man gives approval to sinners, and takes food with them.
John 2:2And Jesus with his disciples came as guests.
Matthew Henry on Luke 7:20-36
John's Message to Jesus; The Ministry of John and of Christ. 19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. 22 Then Jesus answering said unto them,… Read the whole commentary →