Jesus Testifies about John
Matthew 11:18
In 9 translations
- BSB
- For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’
- KJV
- For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
- WEB
- For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’
- ASV
- For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon.
- LSV
- For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon;
- YLT
- 'For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon;
- DBY
- For John has come neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon.
- DRC
- For John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say: He hath a devil.
- GNV
- For Iohn came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a deuill.
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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
- Spelling of Ἰωάννης: Westcott–Hort: Ἰωάνης.
Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.
Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- ἦλθεν γὰρ Ἰωάννης μήτε ἐσθίων μήτε πίνων, καὶ λέγουσιν· Δαιμόνιον ἔχει·
- RP2018
- Ἦλθεν γὰρ Ἰωάννης μήτε ἐσθίων μήτε πίνων, καὶ λέγουσιν, Δαιμόνιον ἔχει.
- TR-Boyd
- Ἦλθε γὰρ Ἰωάννης μήτε ἐσθίων μήτε πίνων, καὶ λέγουσι, Δαιμόνιον ἔχει.
- SCR1894
- ηλθεν γαρ ιωαννης μητε εσθιων μητε πινων και λεγουσιν δαιμονιον εχει
Who and where
👤 John the Baptist◆ Jesus' Message on John the Baptist
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
EpicureansAsceticismNazariteStoicismDanceAbstinence, TotalBigotryPapyrusSlanderChronology of the New Testament
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Cross-references most cited first
- 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.
- Matthew 3:4John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
- John 10:20Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?”
- 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!
- John 8:48The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?”
- 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.
- 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.
- John 7:20“You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?”
- 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!”
- Jeremiah 16:8–9You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink. For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).