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Selected Verse: Matthew 11:18 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Mt 11:18 |
King James |
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
devil
demon.
(See Scofield) - (Mat 7:22). |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
John came neither eating nor drinking - In a rigorous austere way, like Elijah. And they say, He hath a devil - Is melancholy, from the influence of an evil spirit. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
For John came neither eating nor drinking - Leading a very austere and mortified life: and yet, he did not receive him. A sinner will not be persuaded that what he has no mind to imitate can come from God. There are some who will rather blame holiness itself, than esteem it in those whom they do not like.
He hath a devil - He is a vile hypocrite, influenced by a demon to deceive and destroy the simple. |
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?