Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they say, 'Look, he is a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her deeds.”

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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 not eating bread or drinking wine, and they say, 'He has a demon.'

20Then Jesus began to rebuke the cities in which most of his mighty deeds were done, because they had not repented.

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Cross References

Psalms 92:5How great are your deeds, Yahweh! 1 Your thoughts are very deep. 1

Proverbs 17:24The one who has understanding sets his face toward wisdom, 1 but the eyes of a fool are set on the ends of the earth. 1

Luke 5:29Then Levi gave a big banquet in his house for Jesus. There were many tax collectors there and other people who were reclining at the table and eating with them.

Luke 7:34The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, 'Look, he is a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'

Luke 15:1Now all the tax collectors and other sinners were coming to Jesus to listen to him.

John 2:2Jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding.

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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