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Matthew 11:18 KJV
Matthew · chapter 11 · verse 18 · King James Version
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.Matthew 11:18 · King James Version
Matthew 11:18 in context
16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
17And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
19The 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.
20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Key words (Strong's)
- drinkingpinōto drink, figuratively, to receive into the soul what serves to refresh strengthen…G4095 →
- eatingesthiōto eat, to eat a thing, to take food, eat a meal, metaph. to devour, consumeG2068 →
- JohniōannēsJohn = " Jehovah is a gracious giver" , John the Baptist was the son of Zacharias…G2491 →
- cameerchomaito come, of persons, to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving…G2064 →
- saylegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
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