Matthew 11:18
For, when John came, neither eating nor drinking, people said ‘He has a demon in him’;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
In Context
17We have played the flute for you, but you have not danced; We have wailed, but you have not mourned.
Cross References
Matthew 3:4John’s clothes were made of camels’ hair, with a leather strap around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Luke 1:15For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; he will not drink any wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth,
John 8:48“Aren’t we right, after all,” replied the people, “in saying that you are a Samaritan, and are possessed by a demon?”
Acts 26:24While Paul was making this defense, Festus called out loudly, “You are mad, Paul; your great learning is driving you mad.”
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 →