Luke 7:25
“What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed waving in the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in rich clothing? Why, those who are accustomed to fine clothes and luxury live in royal palaces.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
In Context
24When John’s messengers had left, Jesus, speaking to the crowds, began to say with reference to John,
26What then did you go to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.
Cross References
Esther 1:3In the third year of his reign, the king gave a feast for all his officers and courtiers. The commanders of the military forces of Persia and Media, the nobles and provincial rulers were present
Esther 4:2He went as far as the king’s gate, but no one could enter the gate clothed with sackcloth.
Esther 8:15and Mordecai had gone out from the presence of the king in royal garments of violet and white and with a great crown of gold and with a robe of fine linen and purple. The people of Susa shouted and were glad.
Matthew 3:4John’s clothes were made of camels’ hair, with a leather strap around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
1 Peter 3:3Yours should be, not the external adornment of the arrangement of the hair, the wearing of jewelry, or the putting on of dresses,
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 →