Matthew 11:18
John didn't come feasting and drinking, so people say, ‘He's devil-possessed!’
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
In Context
17‘We played the flute for you and you didn't dance; we sang sad songs and you didn't cry.’
Cross References
Jeremiah 15:17I didn't join in with a bunch of jokers as they had fun. I stayed by myself because you have called me, and you have filled me with outrage.
Jeremiah 29:26“Zephaniah, the Lord has chosen you as priest to replace Jehoiada, to be in charge of the Lord's Temple. In that capacity you are required to put in the stocks and neck irons any crazy person who claims to be a prophet.
Matthew 3:4John had clothes made of camel hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Luke 1:15He will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will refuse to drink wine or other alcoholic drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he's born.
John 8:48“Aren't we right to call you a Samaritan who is demon-possessed?” said the Jews.
Acts 26:24Festus interrupted Paul as he made his defense, shouting out, “Paul, you've gone mad! All your knowledge 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 →