Luke 7:25

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.

Bible in Basic English

But what did you go out to see? a man in soft clothing? See now, those who have beautiful clothing and delicate food are in kings' houses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are in costly apparel and live delicately, are in the houses of kings.

Free Bible Version

Did you come looking for a man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who have stylish clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces.

Geneva Bible 1599

But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft rayment? beholde, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and liue delicately, are in Kings courtes.

King James (Authorized) 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.

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

Then what kind of man did you go there to see [RHQ]? Was he [RHQ] a man who wore expensive clothes? No! You know very well that people who wear beautiful clothes and live in luxury are in kings’ palaces, not in the desolate areas!

Unlocked Literal Bible

But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothes? Look, those who wear expensive clothing and who live in luxury are in kings' palaces.

Noah Webster Bible

But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they who are gorgeously appareled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

but what have ye gone forth to see? a man in soft garments clothed? lo, they in splendid apparellings, and living in luxury, are in the houses of kings!

Context

Jesus Testifies about John

²⁴After John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?²⁵Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.

Sermons

From Belly to Cards or Dice

Thomas Brooks

Summary

In this verse, Jesus speaks highly of John the Baptist, acknowledging him as a prophet and more than a prophet. Jesus affirms John's role as the messenger preparing the way for the Messiah, fulfilling the prophecy in Malachi 3:1. Despite John's doubts and struggles while in prison, Jesus commends his unwavering faith and dedication to his calling, highlighting his importance in God's plan of salvation.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

This is he of whom it is written,.... In Mal 3:1. See Gill on Mat 11:10. See Gill on Mar 1:2. . Luke 7:28 luk 7:28 luk 7:28 luk 7:28For I say unto you----here is not a greater prophet,.... The word "prophet" is left out in the Arabic and Ethiopic versions, as in Mat 11:11. See Gill on Mat 11:11.