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Matthew 11

Matthew 11:8

Jesus Testifies about John · Matthew 11:7–19
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
Literal
But what did you go out to see? A man having been dressed in soft garments? Behold, those wearing soft garments are in the houses of kings.
Latin
Sed quid existis videre? hominem mollibus vestitum? Ecce qui mollibus vestiuntur, in domibus regum sunt.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

Matthew 11:2–19

This section starts with John the Baptist’s doubt. It ends by honoring his faith and his work (Matthew 11:7–19). The people's rejection of John (11:16–19) hints at their future rejection of Jesus.

Events

Parallels

Malachi 3:1–5 Luke 7:24–35

Glossary

Faith Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ John the Baptist

Topics

Effeminateness Garments of the Rich of the Finest Materials Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Message from John the Baptist (In Galilee) John: Jesus Discourses Upon