Matthew 11:19

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say: Behold a man that is a glutton and a wine drinker, a friend of publicans and sinners. And wisdom is justified by her children.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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 her children.

In Context

18For John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say: He hath a devil.

20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein were done the most of his miracles, for that they had not done penance.

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Cross References

Psalms 92:5For thou hast given me, O Lord, a delight in thy doings: and in the works of thy hands I shall rejoice.

Proverbs 17:24Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth.

Luke 5:29And Levi made him a great feast in his own house; and there was a great company of publicans, and of others, that were at table with them.

Luke 7:34The Son of man is come eating and drinking: and you say: Behold a man that is a glutton and a drinker of wine, a friend of publicans and sinners.

Luke 15:1Now the publicans and sinners drew near unto him to hear him.

John 2:2And Jesus also was invited, and his disciples, to the marriage.

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 →

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