Matthew 11:19

“The son of man came eating and drinking, etc.] Meaning himself, who ate and drank as men usually do, lived in the common way of life, was free and sociable, went to feasts, entertainments, and weddings, when he was invited; and was affable, courteous, and friendly in his deportment, to all men; and they say, behold a man gluttonous, a voracious man, an epicurean, one that indulges his appetite to a very great degree, and in a scandalous manner; a winebibber, a common tippler, one that drinks to excess; whom the Rabbins call f687, ˆrgrg, who is one, they say, that drinks up his cup at one draught; one that is given to wine, and is greedy of it: a friend of publicans and sinners; such as are…”

“But whereunto shall I liken ... - Christ proceeds to reprove the inconsistency and fickleness of that age of people. He says they were like children - nothing pleased them. He refers here to the “plays” or “sports” of children. Instrumental music, or piping and dancing, were used in marriages and festivals as a sign of joy. See the notes at Isaiah 5:11-12. Compare Job 21:11; 2 Samuel 6:14; Judges 11:34; Luke 15:25. Children imitate their parents and others, and act over in play what they see done by others. Among their childish sports, therefore, was probably an imitation of a wedding or festal occasion. We have seen also (the notes at Matthew 9:23) that funerals were attended with mournful…”

“The Son of man came eating and drinking - Conversing in a free, familiar way. Wisdom is justified by her children - That is, my wisdom herein is acknowledged by those who are truly wise. Matthew 11:20”

“came: Luk 5:29, Luk 5:30, Luk 7:34, Luk 7:36, Luk 14:1; Joh 2:2, Joh 12:2-8; Rom 15:2 a friend: Mat 9:10, Mat 9:11; Luk 15:1, Luk 15:2, Luk 19:7 But: Psa 92:5, Psa 92:6; Pro 17:24; Luk 7:29, Luk 7:35; Co1 1:24-29; Eph 3:8-10; Rev 5:11-14, Rev 7:12 Matthew 11:20”