Matthew 11:19
The Son of man came eating and drinking; and they say, ‘Behold, a man who eats voraciously and who drinks wine, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is justified by her sons.”
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In Context
18For John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say, ‘He has a demon.’
Cross References
Psalms 92:5Your testimonies have been made exceedingly trustworthy. Sanctity befits your house, O Lord, with length of days.
Proverbs 17:24Prudence shines from the face of the wise. The eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
Luke 5:29And Levi made a great feast for him in his own house. And there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others, who were sitting at table with them.
Luke 7:34The Son of man came, eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Behold, a voracious man and a drinker of wine, a friend of tax collectors and of sinners.’
Luke 15:1Now tax collectors and sinners were drawing near to him, so that they might listen to him.
John 2:2Now Jesus was also invited to the wedding, with his disciples.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:17-25
Christ Reproaches Chorazin, &c.. 16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, 17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of… Read the whole commentary →