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Matthew 11:18 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 11:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 11 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.”
Matthew 11:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 11:18
'For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.' Jesus exposes the religious leaders' inconsistency and bad faith. John the Baptist practiced extreme asceticism—eating locusts and wild honey (Matthew 3:4), possibly fasting frequently, certainly avoiding normal social meals. His austere lifestyle matched his prophetic message of judgment and repentance. Yet instead of recognizing this as prophetic devotion, critics accused him of demon possession (ἔχει/echei, literally 'he has a demon'). The charge was absurd but reveals a pattern: those determined to reject God's mes...
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Cross-References for Matthew 11:18
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“and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit”
“with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.”
“He has a demon, and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”
“and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul”
“Don't we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?”
“nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of your hand; for you have filled me with indignation.”
“and the man who is inspired to be insane”
“You have a demon! Who seeks to kill you?”
“Is all well? why came this mad fellow to you? He said to them”
“Festus said with a loud voice”