Matthew 11:18

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

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In The King James Version

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.

In Context

17and saying, ‘We played the flute for you and you did not dance; we mourned for you and you did not lament.’

19the Son of the Man came eating and drinking and they say, ‘Just look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Indeed, wisdom is vindicated by her children.”

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Cross References

Matthew 3:4Now John actually used clothes made from camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist; while his food was locusts and wild honey.

Luke 1:15For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; he must not drink either wine or strong drink; indeed, he will be filled with Holy Spirit already from his mother's womb.

John 8:48So the Jews answered and said to Him, “We say that you are a Samaritan and have a demon —are we wrong?”

Acts 26:24Well as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice: “Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!”

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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