The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:19
The Son of man ( Matthew 8:20 , note) came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold ( ἰδού , simply demonstrative, as in the LXX . of 1 Samuel 24:12 ; 2 Samuel 24:22 ) a man gluttonous ( a gluttonous man , Revised Version, for the Greek, ἄνθρωπος φάγος , merely reproduced the original Semitic order), and a wine-bibber, a friend of publicans and sinners ( Matthew 9:10 , note). A f riend. The idea of affection, which through common use of the words has... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:16-24
The judgment of God. The " generation " here rebuked is the race or succession of obstinately impenitent Jews headed and represented by the scribes and Pharisees. We are reminded— I. THAT THE JUDGMENT OF GOD COMMENCES IN THIS WORLD . 1 . The wicked are here convicted by the truth. 2 . The condemnation of the wicked is the commendation of the good. 3 . The providence of God has its rewards. II. THAT THE JUDGMENT OF GOD WILL BE ... read more