Matthew 11:8
King James Version (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.
In context
6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
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.
9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
Matthew 11:8 in every translation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.