Matthew 11:8
Berean Standard Bible (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.
In context
6 Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”
7 As John’s disciples were leaving, 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?
8 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.
9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
10 This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’
Matthew 11:8 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- 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.
- KJV King James Version
- But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
- WEB World English Bible
- But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
- ASV American Standard Version
- But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings’ houses.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- 'But what went ye out to see? — a man clothed in soft garments? lo, those wearing the soft things are in the kings' houses.
- DBY Darby Translation
- 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.
- WBS Webster Bible
- But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.