Matthew 11:18
For John came not eating bread or drinking wine, and they say, 'He has a demon.'
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
In Context
17and say, 'We played a flute for you, and you did not dance. We mourned, and you did not weep.'
Cross References
Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit in the circle of those who celebrated or rejoiced. 1 I sat in solitude because of your powerful hand, for you filled me with indignation. 1
Jeremiah 29:26“Yahweh has made you priest instead of Jehoiada the priest, for you to be in charge of Yahweh's house. You are in control of all the people who rave and make themselves into prophets. You should put them in stocks and chains.
Matthew 3:4Now John wore clothing of camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Luke 1:15For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother's womb.
John 8:48The Jews answered and said to him, “Do we not truly say that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?”
Acts 26:24As Paul completed his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are insane; your great learning makes 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 →