Matthew 11:8

But what did you go out to see—a man dressed in soft clothing? Really, those who wear soft clothing live in kings' houses.

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In The King James Version

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

In Context

7As these men went on their way, Jesus began to say to the crowds about John, “What did you go out in the desert to see—a reed being shaken by the wind?

9But 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

2 Kings 1:8They answered him, “He wore a garment made of hair and had a leather belt wrapped around his waist.” So the king replied, “That is Elijah the Tishbite.”

Zechariah 13:4On that day each prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he is about to prophesy. These prophets will no longer wear a hairy cloak, in order to deceive the people.

1 Corinthians 4:11Up to this present hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed, we are brutally beaten, and we are homeless.

Revelation 11:3I will give my two witnesses authority to prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”

Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:8-16

Christ's Testimony of John. 7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way… Read the whole commentary →

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