World English Bible
Matthew 11:8
“But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in king's houses.”
Verse in context — Matthew 11
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Blessed is he who finds no occasion for stumbling in me.
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As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
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But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in king's houses.
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But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
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For this is he, of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.
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