Matthew 11:8 Parallel Translations

Really, what did you go to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Those who wear fine clothes are in royal palaces.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

But what went you out to see? a man delicately clothed? Those who have fair robes are in kings' houses.

DBY:

But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate raiment? behold, those who wear delicate things are in the houses of kings.

ERV:

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

WEY:

But what did you go out to see? A man luxuriously dressed? Those who wear luxurious clothes are to be found in kings' palaces.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

'But what went ye out to see? -- a man clothed in soft garments? lo, those wearing the soft things are in the kings' houses.

Matthew 11:8 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 11:7 As these men were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

Matthew 11:9 "But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

11:8 A man clothed in soft raiment? Were you attracted into the wilderness of Judea to see an effeminate courtier? Had he been a pliant courtier he would have flattered Herod, and would not have been thrown into prison for his rebuke of sin in high places.

WES:

11:8 A man clothed in soft, delicate raiment - An effeminate courtier, accustomed to fawning and flattery? You may expect to find persons of such a character in palaces; not in a wilderness.

MHC:

11:7-15 What Christ said concerning John, was not only for his praise, but for the people's profit. Those who attend on the word will be called to give an account of their improvements. Do we think when the sermon is done, the care is over? No, then the greatest of the care begins. John was a self-denying man, dead to all the pomps of the world and the pleasures of sense. It becomes people, in all their appearances, to be consistent with their character and their situation. John was a great and good man, yet not perfect; therefore he came short of glorified saints. The least in heaven knows more, loves more, and does more in praising God, and receives more from him, than the greatest in this world. But by the kingdom of heaven here, is rather to be understood the kingdom of grace, the gospel dispensation in its power and purity. What reason we have to be thankful that our lot is cast in the days of the kingdom of heaven, under such advantages of light and love! Multitudes were wrought upon by the ministry of John, and became his disciples. And those strove for a place in this kingdom, that one would think had no right nor title to it, and so seemed to be intruders. It shows us what fervency and zeal are required of all. Self must be denied; the bent, the frame and temper of the mind must be altered. Those who will have an interest in the great salvation, will have it upon any terms, and not think them hard, nor quit their hold without a blessing. The things of God are of great and common concern. God requires no more from us than the right use of the faculties he has given us. People are ignorant, because they will not learn.

CONC:

Behold Clothed Clothes Clothing Delicate Delicately Dressed Fair Fine Garments Houses Kings King's Luxurious Luxuriously Palaces Raiment Robes Soft Wear Wearing

Clothed Clothes Clothing Delicate Delicately Dressed Fair Fine Found Garments Houses Kings King's Luxuriously Palaces Raiment Soft Wear Wearing

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