Verse 8
Matthew 11:8
Bible in Basic English
8
But what went you out to see? a man delicately clothed? Those who have fair robes are in kings' houses.
Original Language Text
greek
ἀλλὰ τί ἐξήλθατε ἰδεῖν; ἄνθρωπον ἐν ⸀μαλακοῖς ἠμφιεσμένον; ἰδοὺ οἱ τὰ μαλακὰ φοροῦντες ἐν τοῖς οἴκοις τῶν ⸀βασιλέων ⸀εἰσίν.
English Translation
But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing are in the houses of kings.
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Chapter 11 Context
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