Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ New Living Translation For John didn’t spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’ English Standard Version For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ Berean Standard Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ Berean Literal Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon!' King James Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. New King James Version For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ New American Standard Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ NASB 1995 “For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ NASB 1977 “For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ Legacy Standard Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ Amplified Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking [with others], and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ Christian Standard Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon! ’ Holman Christian Standard Bible For John did not come eating or drinking, and they say, He has a demon!’ American Standard Version For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon. Contemporary English Version John the Baptist did not go around eating and drinking, and you said, "That man has a demon in him!" English Revised Version For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. GOD'S WORD® Translation "John came neither eating nor drinking, and people say, 'There's a demon in him!' Good News Translation When John came, he fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, 'He has a demon in him!' International Standard Version Because John didn't come eating or drinking, yet people say, 'He has a demon!' Majority Standard Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ?He has a demon!? NET Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon!' New Heart English Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.' Webster's Bible Translation For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon. Weymouth New Testament "For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.' World English Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon; Berean Literal Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon!' Young's Literal Translation 'For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon; Smith's Literal Translation For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has an evil spirit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say: He hath a devil. Catholic Public Domain Version For John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ New American Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ New Revised Standard Version For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor John came, neither eating nor drinking, and they said he is crazy. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For Yohannan came who ate nothing and drank nothing, and they said: 'He has a demon.' NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor John came, neither eating nor drinking, and they say: He has a demon. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil: Mace New Testament so John came with fasting and abstinence, and they say, he is mad. Weymouth New Testament "For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Testifies about John…17‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ 18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ 19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”… Cross References Luke 7:33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’ Mark 1:6 John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. John 1:6-8 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. / He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. John 5:35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. Matthew 3:4 John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. Luke 1:15 for 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. 2 Kings 1:8 “He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king. Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. Zechariah 13:4 And on that day every prophet who prophesies will be ashamed of his vision, and he will not put on a hairy cloak in order to deceive. 1 Kings 19:4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” Jeremiah 16:8 You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink. Luke 3:2-3 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. / He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, John 3:28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ Matthew 17:12-13 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist. Treasury of Scripture For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a devil. John. Matthew 3:4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Jeremiah 15:17 I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation. Jeremiah 16:8,9 Thou shalt not also go into the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and to drink… He. Matthew 10:25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? 2 Kings 9:11 Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and one said unto him, Is all well? wherefore came this mad fellow to thee? And he said unto them, Ye know the man, and his communication. Jeremiah 29:26 The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks. Jump to Previous Demon Devil Drink Drinking Eating Evil Food John SpiritJump to Next Demon Devil Drink Drinking Eating Evil Food John SpiritMatthew 11 1. John sends his disciples to Jesus.7. Jesus' testimony concerning John. 16. The perverse judgment of the people concerning the Son. 20. Jesus upbraids Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum; 25. and praising his Father's wisdom in revealing the Gospel to the simple, 28. he calls to him those who are weary and burdened. For John came neither eating nor drinking John the Baptist's lifestyle was one of asceticism, which means he lived a life of strict self-denial and discipline. This is evident in his diet of locusts and wild honey and his clothing made of camel's hair, as described in Matthew 3:4. His lifestyle was a deliberate contrast to the indulgence and excess often seen in the society around him. This ascetic approach was meant to symbolize repentance and a focus on spiritual matters over physical ones. John's lifestyle also fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah 40:3, which speaks of a voice crying in the wilderness, preparing the way for the Lord. His abstinence from wine and strong drink aligns with the Nazirite vow described in Numbers 6:1-4, which was a sign of dedication to God. and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ Persons / Places / Events 1. John the BaptistA prophet and forerunner of Jesus Christ, known for his ascetic lifestyle and call to repentance. He is a central figure in this verse, as his lifestyle choices are being criticized. 2. Jesus Christ Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Jesus is the speaker and is contrasting His own reception with that of John the Baptist. 3. The People of Israel The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, particularly the religious leaders and those who rejected both John and Jesus. 4. The Wilderness The place where John the Baptist conducted his ministry, symbolizing his separation from worldly indulgences. 5. Religious Leaders The Pharisees and Sadducees, who were often critical of both John and Jesus, representing the opposition to their ministries. Teaching Points The Misunderstanding of RighteousnessPeople often misjudge true righteousness, as seen in their criticism of John’s ascetic lifestyle. We must be careful not to judge others based on superficial standards. The Inconsistency of Human Judgment The same people who criticized John for his abstinence also criticized Jesus for His engagement with sinners. This highlights the fickle nature of human judgment and the importance of seeking God's perspective. The Cost of Prophetic Ministry Like John, those who speak God's truth may face misunderstanding and opposition. Believers should be prepared for this and remain steadfast in their calling. The Importance of Discernment Believers must develop discernment to recognize God's work and His messengers, rather than relying on societal or cultural norms. Living a Life Set Apart John’s lifestyle was a testament to his dedication to God. Christians are called to live lives that are distinct and reflective of their commitment to Christ.(18) He hath a devil.--The phrase was a common one, asserting at once the fact of insanity, and ascribing it to demoniacal possession as its cause. (Comp. John 7:20; John 8:48.) This was the explanation which the scribes gave of John's austerities. The locusts and wild honey were to them the diet of a madman.Verse 18. - For John came neither eating (Matthew 3:4) nor drinking (Luke 1:15), and they say, He hath a devil; i.e. he is possessed of strange and melancholy fancies (see Bishop Westcott on John 7:20). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. came Ἦλθεν (Ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. neither μήτε (mēte) Conjunction Strong's 3383: Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. eating ἐσθίων (esthiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2068: Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. nor μήτε (mēte) Conjunction Strong's 3383: Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. drinking, πίνων (pinōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4095: To drink, imbibe. A prolonged form of pio, which poo occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they say, λέγουσιν (legousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ‘He has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. a demon!’ Δαιμόνιον (Daimonion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1140: An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity. 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