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The Unpleasable Critic
Commentators explain that the people were determined to find fault. They rejected John the Baptist's disciplined, set-apart lifestyle by accusing him of being demon-possessed. As Charles Spurgeon notes, this reveals a "captious, fault-finding spirit" that is impossible to satisfy. This serves as a warning against becoming a person who criticizes God's messengers for contradictory reasons, always finding an excuse to reject the message.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:16–19
18th Century
Theologian
But whereunto shall I liken, etc. Christ proceeds to reprove the inconsistency and fickleness of the people of that age. He says they were…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:16–19
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord condemns the folly of the age in which He lived. The people would not listen to the messenger of God, whoever he might be, but raised chil…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:18
“For” shows that Jesus now gives the reason why the behavior of “this generation” suggests the above comparison. John the Baptist lived ascetically…
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John Gill
On Matthew 11:18
17th Century
Pastor
For John came neither eating nor drinking
This and the following verse are an explanation of the foregoing "parable"; and this…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:16–24
17th Century
Minister
Christ reflects on the scribes and Pharisees, who had an arrogant opinion of themselves. He likens their behavior to children's play: children who,…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:16–19
13th Century
Philosopher
Here He bursts out in a rebuke of the crowds. And first, He presents a question; second, He presents a kind of metaphor; and third, He explains it.…