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Matthew 11:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 11:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 11 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 11:8
Jesus continues His rhetorical defense of John: 'But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.' Again expecting a negative response, Jesus contrasts John's austere lifestyle with courtly luxury. The phrase 'soft raiment' (μαλακοῖς/malakois) describes fine, expensive clothing typical of wealthy aristocrats and royal courts. John wore camel's hair and a leather belt (Matthew 3:4)—deliberately rough, prophetic garb recalling Elijah (2 Kings 1:8). Jesus's point is sharp: those seeking comfortable religion, popular teachin...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 11:8
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“with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.”
“He was a hairy man”
“in watchings often”
“that the prophets will each be ashamed of his vision”
“saying”
“thirst”
“and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred sixty days”