Luke 7:25

But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, they who indulge in soft raiment, and delicate food, are in king’s palaces.

Thomas Haweis 1795 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

24Now when John’s messengers were departed, he began to speak to the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

26But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:4Now this John had his garment made of camel’s hair, and a girdle of leather about his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

1 Peter 3:3Whose adorning let it not be that exterior one of braided locks, and golden trimmings, and dresses put on with nicety;

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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