Luke 7:25 - Easy To Read Version

²⁵ What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. Those people that have fine, nice clothes live in kings’ houses.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁵ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁵ Then what did you go out to see? A man dressed up in soft garments? Behold, those who wear fine apparel and live in luxury are in the courts or palaces of kings.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁵ 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.

Common English Bible

²⁵ What did you go out to see? A man dressed up in refined clothes? Look, those who dress in fashionable clothes and live in luxury are in royal palaces.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁵ Then what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold, those who are in costly apparel and finery are in the houses of kings.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁵ 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.

Luke 7:25 Cross References

2 Samuel 19:35

I am 80 years old! I am too old to tell which is bad and which is good. I am too old to taste the things I eat or drink. I am too old to hear any more the voices of men and women that sing. Why should you want to be bothered with me?

1 Kings 10:5

The queen saw the food at the king’s table. She saw his officials meeting together. She saw the servants in the palace and the good clothes that they wore. She saw his parties and the sacrifices that he offered in the temple. All these things really amazed her—they just ‘took her breath away’!

2 Kings 1:8

The messengers answered Ahaziah, “This man was wearing a hairy coat [2] with a leather belt around his waist.”

Esther 1:3

In the third year of Xerxes’ rule, he gave a party for his officers and leaders. The army leaders and important leaders from all of Persia and Media were there.

Esther 4:2

But Mordecai went only as far as the king’s gate. No one was allowed to enter that gate dressed in clothes of sadness.

Esther 5:1

On the third day, Esther put on her special robes. Then she stood in the inside area of the king’s palace. {\cf2\super [17]} That area was in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his throne {\cf2\super [18]} in the hall. He was sitting facing the place where people enter the throne room.

Esther 8:15

Mordecai left the king. Mordecai was wearing special clothes from the king. His clothes were blue and white, and he had on a large gold crown. He also had a purple robe made of the best linen. {\cf2\super [27]} There was a special celebration in Susa. The people were very happy.

Isaiah 59:17

\{The Lord prepared for battle\}.\par The Lord put on\par the armor of goodness,\par the helmet of salvation,\par the clothes of punishment,\par the coat of strong love. {\cf2\super [448]} \par

Matthew 11:8

Really, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No! Those people that wear fine clothes live in king’s palaces.

Matthew 3:4

John’s clothes were made from camel’s hair. John had a leather belt around his waist. For food, John ate locusts {\cf2\super [35]} and wild honey.

Matthew 6:29

But I tell you that even Solomon, the great and rich king, was not dressed as beautifully as one of these flowers.

Luke 16:19

Jesus said, “There was a rich man that always dressed in the finest clothes. He was so rich that he was able to enjoy all the best things every day.

Luke 7:24

When John’s followers left, Jesus began to tell the people about John: “What did you people go out into the desert to see? A weed {\cf2\super [132]} blown by the wind?

Luke 7:26

Really, what did you go out to see? A prophet {\cf2\super [133]} ? Yes, and I tell you, John is more than a prophet.