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Luke 7:33
For John the Baptist came, taking no food or drink, and you say, He has an evil spirit.
Luke 7:33 · Bible in Basic English
Luke 7:33 in other translations
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’
For John the Baptizer came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’
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In context
30 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law were against the purpose of God for themselves, not having had his baptism.)
31 What comparison am I to make of the men of this generation? what are they like?
32 They are like children who are seated in the market-place, crying out to one another, and saying, We made music for you, but you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow, but you were not sad.
33 For John the Baptist came, taking no food or drink, and you say, He has an evil spirit.
34 The Son of man came feasting, and you say, Here is a lover of food and wine, a friend of tax-farmers and sinners.
35 But wisdom is judged to be right by all her children.
36 And one of the Pharisees made a request that he would take a meal with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house and took his seat at the table.
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