Matthew 11:19 asv — The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans…

American Standard Version

"The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works. "

— Matthew 11:19, American Standard Version

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Matthew 11 — Context

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But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows

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and say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not mourn.

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

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The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works.

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

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Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

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But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for you.

Matthew 11:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 11:19 say?
Matthew 11:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works. ”
Where is Matthew 11:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 11:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 19.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 11:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 11:19 in?
Matthew 11:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 11:19?
Matthew 11:19 reads (ASV): “The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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