Matthew 11:8
Matthew 11:7-10 The Message (MSG)
When John’s disciples left to report, Jesus started talking to the crowd about John. “What did you expect when you went out to see him in the wild? A weekend camper? Hardly. What then? A sheik in silk pajamas? Not in the wilderness, not by a long shot. What then? A prophet? That’s right, a prophet! Probably the best prophet you’ll ever hear. He is the prophet that Malachi announced when he wrote, ‘I’m sending my prophet ahead of you, to make the road smooth for you.’
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.
Matthew 11:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ palaces!
Matthew 11:8 New Century Version (NCV)
What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes live in kings’ palaces.
Matthew 11:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings’ houses.
Matthew 11:8 New International Version (NIV)
If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.
Matthew 11:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
Matthew 11:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing [entirely unsuited for the harsh desert]? Those who wear soft clothing are in the palaces of kings!
Matthew 11:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people with expensive clothes live in palaces.