NET Bible
"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
“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.”
“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. ”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”
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?
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!
What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
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.’
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.”