Matthew 11:19

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say: Behold a glutton and a wine-drinker, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom was justified on the part of her children.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 has a demon.

20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his miracles were done, because they repented not.

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Cross References

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

Luke 7:34The Son of man has come eating and drinking; and ye say: Behold a glutton, and a wine-drinker, a friend of publicans and sinners.

Luke 15:1AND there were drawing near to him all the publicans and the sinners to hear him.

John 2:2And Jesus also was bidden, 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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