Matthew 11:8

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 11:8

BSB

Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings' palaces.

AKJV

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

CPDV

So what did you go out to see? A man in soft garments? Behold, those who are clothed in soft garments 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.

NHEB

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

SMT

But what went ye out to see? A man clad in soft garments? but they having soft things are in king's houses.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 11:8

ButG235Conjunction whatG5101wentyeoutG1831VerbfortoseeG1492VerbAmanG444Noun Masculine clothedG294Verb inG1722Preposition softG3120Adjective raimentG2440Noun Neuter beholdG2400theythatwearG5409Verb softG3120AdjectiveclothingareG1526Verb inG1722Preposition kings'G935Noun Masculine housesG3624Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 11:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 11:8

Summary

Luxury seekers belong in palaces not wilderness

Place

Wilderness/Palace

Event

Contrasting luxury and hardship

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD