Matthew 11:8

First Nations Version

Did you see a man in soft clothes? Behold, the ones who wear soft clothes live soft lives.

Cross References

Matthew 3:4

Gift of Goodwill (John) came wearing a buffalo robe, with a deer-hide sash around his waist. The food he ate was grasshoppers and wild honey.

Revelation 11:3

“And I will give power to my two truth tellers, and they will prophesy for one thousand two hundred sixty days, wearing rough animal hides to show the sorrow in their hearts.”

2 Corinthians 11:27

My hands have been worn to the bone with hard work. On many nights I have gone without sleep. On my journeys I have been hungry and thirsty, often without food, with no blanket to keep me warm.

1 Corinthians 4:11

Even now we are hungry and thirsty. We are dressed in rags. We are often badly beaten and wander about with no regular place to lay our heads.

Matthew 11:7

When the messengers left, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) spoke to the people about Gift of Goodwill (John): “What were you looking for in the desert wilderness? A frail reed blowing in the wind?

Matthew 11:9

Were you looking for a true prophet? Yes! He is a true prophet but also much more!

Luke 7:25

Did you see a man in costly garments? No! The ones who wear costly clothes and buy whatever they want live in grand houses.