Luke 7:25 net — What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing and live in luxury are i…

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"What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing and live in luxury are in the royal palaces!"

— Luke 7:25, NET Bible

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Luke 7 — Context

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So he answered them,“Go tell John what you have seen and heard: The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news proclaimed to them.

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Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”

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When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John:“What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

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What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing and live in luxury are in the royal palaces!

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What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

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This is the one about whom it is written,‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’

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I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he is.”

Luke 7:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:25 say?
Luke 7:25 in the NET Bible reads: “What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing and live in luxury are in the royal palaces!”
Where is Luke 7:25 in the Bible?
Luke 7:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 25.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 7:25.
What translation should I read Luke 7:25 in?
Luke 7:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 7:25?
Luke 7:25 reads (NET): “What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing and live in luxury are in the royal palaces!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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