Luke 7:25

But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously dressed, and live luxuriously, are in kings' courts.

Revised King James 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 departed, he began to speak to the people about 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 3:4And John had a garment of camel's hair, and a leather girdle about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.

1 Peter 3:3Let your beauty not be in outward adornment; the plaiting of hair, the wearing of gold, or the putting on of 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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