Mat 11:18 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 11:18-19: 11:18-19 Here Jesus describes the specific ways in which John and Jesus offended the present generation. John, who stayed in the wilderness and ate locusts and honey (3:1 , 4 ), was accused of being possessed by a demon ; while Jesus, who ate and drank freely, was accused of being a rebellious son (see Deut 21:18-21 ).

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‏ Matthew 11:18

Summary for Matt 11:18-19: 11:18-19 ^a Here Jesus describes the specific ways in which John and Jesus offended the present generation. John, who stayed in the wilderness and ate locusts and honey (3:1 ^b, 4 ^c), was accused of being possessed by a demon; while Jesus, who ate and drank freely, was accused of being a rebellious son (see Deut 21:18-21 ^d).