Matthew 11:19

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a wine indulger, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

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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 neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a devil.

20Then began he to reproach the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

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Cross References

Psalms 92:5O LORD, how great are your works! and your thoughts are very deep.

Proverbs 17:24Wisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

Luke 5:29And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.

Luke 7:34The Son of man has come eating and drinking; and all of you say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a wine indulger, a friend of publicans and sinners!

Luke 15:1Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners in order to hear him.

John 2:2And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

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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