Luke 7:25

But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear splendid apparel, and live in luxury, are in kings houses.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings courts.

In Context

24And when the messengers of John had departed, he began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

26But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:4But the same John had his clothing of camel’s hair, and a girdle of leather around his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

1 Peter 3:3Let not your adorning be that which is outward, which consists in plaiting the hair, and wearing gold, and putting on apparel:

Matthew Henry on Luke 7:20-36

John's Message to Jesus; The Ministry of John and of Christ. 19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. 22 Then Jesus answering said unto them,… Read the whole commentary →

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