Matthew 11:18 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.”

Matthew 11:18 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 11:18 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 11:18 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’”

Matthew 11:18 — World English Bible

Matthew 11:18 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon. ”

Matthew 11:18 — American Standard Version

Matthew 11:18 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“`For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon;”

Matthew 11:18 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 11:18 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“For John has come neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon. ”

Matthew 11:18 — Darby Translation

Matthew 11:18 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For Iohn came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a deuill.”

Matthew 11:18 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 11:18 in Context — Matthew 11

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 her children.

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

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What Does Matthew 11:18 Mean?

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