Matthew 11:18
"For Johncame neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He has a demon’;
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 3:4This Johnwore a garment of camel’s hair, and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Luke 1:15"For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, "He shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, "He shall be filled with the Holy Spirit from the hour of his birth,
John 8:48In reply the Jews said to him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan, and you also have a demon?"
Acts 26:24As Paul thus made his defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice. "Paul, you are raving mad; 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 →