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A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ <a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ <a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Behold, a man, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and of sinners!' <a href="/kjv/luke/7.htm">King James Bible</a> The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! <a href="/nkjv/luke/7.htm">New King James Version</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ <a href="/nasb_/luke/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a heavy drinker, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ <a href="/nasb/luke/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, &#8216Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/luke/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The Son of Man has come eating and drinking; and you say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man, and a drunkard, a friend of tax-gatherers and sinners!’ <a href="/lsb/luke/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ <a href="/amp/luke/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a man who is a glutton and a [heavy] wine-drinker, a friend of tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews].’ <a href="/csb/luke/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners! ’ <a href="/hcsb/luke/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!&#8217 <a href="/asv/luke/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold, a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! <a href="/cev/luke/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But because the Son of Man goes around eating and drinking, you say, "Jesus eats and drinks too much! He is even a friend of tax collectors and sinners." <a href="/erv/luke/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold, a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! <a href="/gwt/luke/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Look at him! He's a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' <a href="/gnt/luke/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Son of Man came, and he ate and drank, and you said, 'Look at this man! He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!' <a href="/isv/luke/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Look! He's a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' <a href="/msb/luke/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ?Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!? <a href="/net/luke/7.htm">NET Bible</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Look at him, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' <a href="/nheb/luke/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Look, a gluttonous man, and a drunkard; a friend of tax collectors and sinners.' <a href="/wbt/luke/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold, a gluttonous man, and a wine-bibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Look, there is a man who is overfond of eating and drinking--he is a friend of tax-gatherers and notorious sinners!' <a href="/web/luke/7.htm">World English Bible</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Behold, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, Behold, a man, a glutton, and a wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and sinners; <a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Behold, a man, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and of sinners!' <a href="/ylt/luke/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and ye say, Lo, a man, a glutton, and a wine drinker, a friend of tax-gatherers and sinners; <a href="/slt/luke/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The Son of man came eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a man, a glutton, and wine-drinker, a friend of publicans and sinful.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Son of man is come eating and drinking: and you say: Behold a man that is a glutton and a drinker of wine, a friend of publicans and sinners. <a href="/cpdv/luke/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The Son of man came, eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Behold, a voracious man and a drinker of wine, a friend of tax collectors and of sinners.’ <a href="/nabre/luke/7.htm">New American Bible</a> The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ <a href="/nrsvce/luke/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The Son of man came, eating and drinking; and you say, Behold, a glutton and a winebibber, and a friend of publicans and sinners! <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you were saying, 'Behold, a man a glutton and a drinker of wine and a friend of Tax Collectors and of sinners.' “<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The Son of man has come, eating and drinking, and you say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a drinker of wine, a friend of publicans and sinners. <a href="/godbey/luke/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>The Son of man has come eating and drinking, and you say, Behold, a gluttonous wine-drinking man, a friend of publicans and sinners.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The Son of man is come eating and drinking, and ye say, A gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! <a href="/mace/luke/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the son of man appears indifferent to any kind of meat or drink: yet you say, he is a glutton and a tipler, a friend of publicans and loose people. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Look, there is a man who is overfond of eating and drinking--he is a friend of tax-gatherers and notorious sinners!' <a href="/worrell/luke/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>The Son of Man has come, eating and drinking; and ye say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a wine-drinker, a Friend of tax-collectors and sinners!'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>the Son of man is come eating and drinking <Fr>like other men,<FR> and ye call Him a gluttonous man and a wine bibber, <Fr>and<FR> a friend of publicans and sinners.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/7-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2821" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">Jesus Testifies about John</a> …33For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’ 34<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of Man</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elēlythen (V-RIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">came</a> <a href="/greek/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.">eating</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4095.htm" title="4095: pinōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To drink, imbibe. A prolonged form of pio, which poo occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe.">drinking,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legete (V-PIA-2P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">you say,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">‘Look</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">at this</a> <a href="/greek/5314.htm" title="5314: phagos (N-NMS) -- A glutton. From phago; a glutton.">glutton</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3630.htm" title="3630: oinopotēs (N-NMS) -- An excessive wine-drinker. From oinos and a derivative of the alternate of pino; a tippler.">drunkard,</a> <a href="/greek/5384.htm" title="5384: philos (Adj-NMS) -- Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly.">a friend</a> <a href="/greek/5057.htm" title="5057: telōnōn (N-GMP) -- A publican, collector of taxes. From telos and oneomai; a tax-farmer, i.e. Collector of public revenue.">of tax collectors</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/268.htm" title="268: hamartōlōn (Adj-GMP) -- Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner.">sinners!’</a> 35But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Matthew 11:19</a> The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.” <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Matthew 9:10-11</a> Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples. / When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” <a href="/mark/2-15.htm">Mark 2:15-16</a> While Jesus was dining at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with Him and His disciples—for there were many who followed Him. / When the scribes who were Pharisees saw Jesus eating with these people, they asked His disciples, “Why does He eat with tax collectors and sinners?” <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Luke 15:1-2</a> Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus. / So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” <a href="/john/2-1.htm">John 2:1-2</a> On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. <a href="/john/8-48.htm">John 8:48</a> The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?” <a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31-32</a> Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. / For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Luke 5:29-30</a> Then Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them. / But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” <a href="/john/7-12.htm">John 7:12</a> Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.” <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Romans 14:3</a> The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">1 Corinthians 5:11</a> But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. <a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20-21</a> Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. / For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags. <a href="/proverbs/23-29.htm">Proverbs 23:29-35</a> Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? / Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. / Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. ... <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Proverbs 20:1</a> Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and you say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a drunkard, a friend of publicans and sinners!eating.<a href="/luke/7-36.htm">Luke 7:36</a> And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.<a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Luke 5:29</a> And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.<a href="/luke/11-37.htm">Luke 11:37</a> And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.a friend.<a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Luke 15:2</a> And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.<a href="/luke/19-7.htm">Luke 19:7</a> And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.<a href="/matthew/9-11.htm">Matthew 9:11</a> And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Collectors</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Demon</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-21.htm">Drinker</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Drunkard</a> <a href="/nahum/3-12.htm">Eater</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Feasting</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Food</a> <a href="/luke/7-5.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Glutton</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Gluttonous</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Lover</a> <a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Publicans</a> <a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Tax</a> <a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Tax-Farmers</a> <a href="/luke/7-30.htm">Tax-Gatherers</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Winebibber</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Wine-Bibber</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-19.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Collectors</a> <a href="/luke/8-29.htm">Demon</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-29.htm">Drinker</a> <a href="/luke/7-35.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">Drunkard</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-29.htm">Eater</a> <a href="/luke/7-35.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Feasting</a> <a href="/luke/8-32.htm">Food</a> <a href="/luke/7-35.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Glutton</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Gluttonous</a> <a href="/luke/8-51.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/10-6.htm">Lover</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Publicans</a> <a href="/luke/7-35.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Tax</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Tax-Farmers</a> <a href="/luke/7-35.htm">Tax-Gatherers</a> <a href="/luke/10-34.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Winebibber</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Wine-Bibber</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 7</div>1. <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;</a> 10. <a href="/luke/7-10.htm">heals his servant, being absent;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">raises from death the widow's son at Nain;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/7-31.htm">compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,</a> 36. <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner, </a> 44. <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Jesus, referred to as the "Son of Man," a title emphasizing His humanity and messianic role, engaged in social settings, sharing meals, which was a significant cultural practice for building relationships. This approach fulfilled prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a>, where the Messiah is depicted as one who brings good news and liberation, often through personal interaction and fellowship.and you say, This indicates the response of the religious leaders and some in the crowd. Their reaction is one of criticism and misunderstanding, reflecting a common theme in the Gospels where Jesus' actions are often misinterpreted by those who hold rigid expectations of religious conduct. This phrase sets the stage for the accusations that follow, showing the tension between Jesus' ministry and the established religious norms.‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, The accusation of being a "glutton and drunkard" is a distortion of Jesus' behavior. It echoes <a href="/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20</a>, where a rebellious son is described similarly, suggesting that Jesus was being labeled as rebellious against traditional religious values. This reflects the cultural and religious expectations of the time, where excessive eating and drinking were frowned upon, especially for a religious teacher. The criticism is ironic, as Jesus' actions were meant to demonstrate the inclusivity and grace of God's kingdom.a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ This phrase underscores Jesus' mission to reach the marginalized and despised in society. Tax collectors were often viewed as traitors and sinners due to their association with the Roman occupiers and their reputation for corruption. By befriending them, Jesus demonstrated the radical nature of His message of grace and redemption. This association fulfills the prophetic vision of the Messiah as one who seeks and saves the lost, as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/34-16.htm">Ezekiel 34:16</a>. It also prefigures the Great Commission, where the Gospel is to be shared with all, regardless of social status or past sins.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (The Son of Man)</a> Central figure in this passage, referred to as "The Son of Man," a title emphasizing His humanity and messianic role. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_teachers_of_the_law.htm">Pharisees and Teachers of the Law</a> Religious leaders who criticized Jesus for His associations and lifestyle. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tax_collectors_and_sinners.htm">Tax Collectors and Sinners</a> Individuals marginalized by society and often despised by the religious elite, yet whom Jesus befriended. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_public.htm">The Public</a> The general populace who witnessed Jesus' actions and the criticisms against Him. 5. <a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a> The region where much of Jesus' ministry took place, including His interactions with diverse groups of people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_mission.htm">Understanding Jesus' Mission</a> Jesus' association with sinners highlights His mission to seek and save the lost. His actions challenge us to consider how we view and treat those marginalized by society. <a href="/topical/c/criticism_and_misunderstanding.htm">Criticism and Misunderstanding</a> Jesus faced criticism for His methods, reminding us that following God's call may lead to misunderstanding and opposition from others. <a href="/topical/c/compassion_over_legalism.htm">Compassion Over Legalism</a> Jesus prioritized compassion and relationship over strict adherence to societal norms, encouraging us to do the same in our interactions. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_social_barriers.htm">Breaking Social Barriers</a> Jesus' willingness to engage with all people, regardless of their social status, challenges us to break down barriers and extend grace to everyone. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_love.htm">Reflecting Christ's Love</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His love and acceptance, reaching out to those who are often overlooked or judged.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 7</a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_cor_6_conflict_with_luke_7,_acts_10.htm">How does Paul’s appeal in 2 Corinthians 6 conflict with other biblical commands to interact with non-believers (e.g., Luke 7:34, Acts 10)?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'jesus,_friend_of_sinners'.htm">What does "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_unbeliever_friends.htm">What does the Bible say about friendships with unbelievers?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'grace_over_sin'_mean.htm">What does 'Wisdom is justified by her children' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! The reproach belonged to the general way of our Lord's way of living, consorting as he did with men and women in the common everyday life of man, sharing in their joys as in their sorrows, in their festivity as in their mourning. But the words specially refer to his taking part in such scenes as the feast in the house of Matthew the publican. <a href="/commentaries/luke/7-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. came ἐλήλυθεν (elēlythen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. eating ἐσθίων (esthiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. drinking, πίνων (pinōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4095.htm">Strong's 4095: </a> To drink, imbibe. A prolonged form of pio, which poo occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you say, λέγετε (legete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ‘Look Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! [at this] ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. glutton φάγος (phagos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5314.htm">Strong's 5314: </a> A glutton. From phago; a glutton. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. drunkard, οἰνοπότης (oinopotēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3630.htm">Strong's 3630: </a> An excessive wine-drinker. From oinos and a derivative of the alternate of pino; a tippler. a friend φίλος (philos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5384.htm">Strong's 5384: </a> Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly. of tax collectors τελωνῶν (telōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> A publican, collector of taxes. From telos and oneomai; a tax-farmer, i.e. Collector of public revenue. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. of sinners!’ ἁμαρτωλῶν (hamartōlōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_268.htm">Strong's 268: </a> Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. 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