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Matthew 11:8

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But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings’ houses.

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Matthew 11:8 in other translations

But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

Matthew 11:8 · World English Bible

Matthew 11:8 in context

  1. 6And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.
  2. 7And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
  3. 8But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings’ houses.
  4. 9But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
  5. 10This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.