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.

Twentieth Century 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

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.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:4John wore clothing made of camels’ hair, with a belt of leather round 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 jewellery, 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 →

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