Matthew 11:8

God's Word

Really, what did you go to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Those who wear fine clothes are in royal palaces.

Cross References

2 Kings 1:8

They replied, “He was hairy and had a leather belt around his waist.” “That’s Elijah from Tishbe,” the king answered.

Isaiah 20:2

At that time the Lord told Isaiah, son of Amoz, “Take off the sackcloth that you are wearing, and take off your sandals!” Isaiah did this and walked around barefoot and naked.

Zechariah 13:4

“On that day every prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies. He won’t deceive people by dressing ⌞like a prophet⌟ in a coat made of hair.

Matthew 11:7

As they were leaving, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John. “What did you go into the desert to see? Tall grass swaying in the wind?

Matthew 11:9

“Really, what did you go to see? A prophet? Let me tell you that he is far more than a prophet.

Matthew 3:4

John wore clothes made from camel’s hair and had a leather belt around his waist. His diet consisted of locusts and wild honey.

Luke 7:25

Really, what did you go to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Those who wear splendid clothes and live in luxury are in royal palaces.

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this moment, we are hungry, thirsty, poorly dressed, roughly treated, and homeless.

2 Corinthians 11:27

Because I’ve had to work so hard, I’ve often gone without sleep, been hungry and thirsty, and gone without food and without proper clothes during cold weather.

Deuteronomy 28:54

Even the most tender and sensitive man among you will become stingy toward his brother, the wife he loves, and the children he still has left.

Revelation 11:3

I will allow my two witnesses who wear sackcloth to speak what God has revealed. They will speak for 1,260 days.”