Matthew 11:19

New International Reader's Version

But when the Son of Man came, he ate and drank as you do. And people say, ‘This fellow is always eating and drinking far too much. He’s a friend of tax collectors and “sinners.” ’ By wise actions wisdom is shown to be right.”

Cross References

Psalm 109:20

May that be the Lord’s way of paying back those who bring charges against me. May it happen to those who say evil things about me.

Proverbs 17:24

Anyone who understands what is right keeps wisdom in view. But the eyes of a foolish person look everywhere else.

Proverbs 23:21

Those who drink or eat too much will become poor. If they sleep too much, they’ll have to wear rags.

Matthew 5:46

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Even the tax collectors do that.

Luke 14:1

One Sabbath day, Jesus went to eat in the house of a well-known Pharisee. While he was there, he was being carefully watched.

Luke 19:7

All the people saw this. They began to whisper among themselves. They said, “Jesus has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”

Luke 7:29

All the people who heard Jesus’ words agreed that God’s way was right. Even the tax collectors agreed. These people had all been baptized by John.

John 2:2

Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

Romans 15:2

Each of us should please our neighbors. Let us do what is good for them in order to build them up.

Revelation 7:12

They said, “Amen! May praise and glory and wisdom be given to our God for ever and ever. Give him thanks and honor and power and strength. Amen!”