Matthew 11:19

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, See a man a devourer, a wine-drinker, a friend of tribute-takers and of sinners. But justified is wisdom by her servants.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

20Then began Jeshu to reproach those cities in which were done many of his miracles, and which did not repent,

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Cross References

Luke 5:29And Levi made in his house a great feast; and there was a large company of tribute-takers, and of others that reclined with them.

Luke 7:34The Son of man came eating and drinking, and you say, Behold a man a devourer and a drinker of wine, and a friend of tribute-takers and of sinners!

Luke 15:1Then drew near to him the publicans and sinners to hear him.

John 2:2and Jeshu and his disciples were called to the feast.

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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