Matthew 11:18
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’”
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BSBPD
“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“`For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Matthew 11:18 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 9:11When Jehu went out to the servants of his master, they asked, “Is everything all right? Why did this madman come to you?” “You know his kind and their babble,” he replied.
- Jeremiah 15:17I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.
- Jeremiah 16:8You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink.
- Jeremiah 29:26‘The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada, to be the chief officer in the house of the LORD, responsible for any madman who acts like a prophet—you must put him in stocks and neck irons.
- Hosea 9:7The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived— let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility.
- Matthew 3:4John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
- Matthew 10:25It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
- Luke 1:15for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
- John 7:20“You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?”
- John 8:48The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?”
- John 10:20Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?”
- Acts 26:24At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”
- 1 Corinthians 9:27No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
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