Luke 7:25

But what have you gone out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in royal palaces.

English Majority Text (NT)

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

24Now when John's messengers had departed, He began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What have you gone out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

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

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Cross References

Matthew 3:4And John himself had his clothing made from camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.

1 Peter 3:3Of whom let it not be the outward adorning of braiding of hair, and wearing of gold, or of putting on of fine clothes,

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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