Luke 7:25

Good News Translation (US Version)

What did you go out to see? A man dressed up in fancy clothes? People who dress like that and live in luxury are found in palaces!

Cross References

Matthew 6:29

But I tell you that not even King Solomon with all his wealth had clothes as beautiful as one of these flowers.

Matthew 3:4

John's clothes were made of camel's hair; he wore a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

Isaiah 59:17

He will wear justice like a coat of armor and saving power like a helmet. He will clothe himself with the strong desire to set things right and to punish and avenge the wrongs that people suffer.

Esther 8:15

Mordecai left the palace, wearing royal robes of blue and white, a cloak of fine purple linen, and a magnificent gold crown. Then the streets of Susa rang with cheers and joyful shouts.

Esther 5:1

On the third day of her fast Esther put on her royal robes and went and stood in the inner courtyard of the palace, facing the throne room. The king was inside, seated on the royal throne, facing the entrance.

Esther 4:2

until he came to the entrance of the palace. He did not go in because no one wearing sackcloth was allowed inside.

Esther 1:11

He ordered them to bring in Queen Vashti, wearing her royal crown. The queen was a beautiful woman, and the king wanted to show off her beauty to the officials and all his guests.

Esther 1:3

In the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his officials and administrators. The armies of Persia and Media were present, as well as the governors and noblemen of the provinces.

2 Kings 1:8

“He was wearing a cloak made of animal skins, tied with a leather belt,” they answered. “It's Elijah!” the king exclaimed.

1 Kings 10:5

She saw the food that was served at his table, the living quarters for his officials, the organization of his palace staff and the uniforms they wore, the servants who waited on him at feasts, and the sacrifices he offered in the Temple. It left her breathless and amazed.

2 Samuel 19:35

I am already eighty years old, and nothing gives me pleasure any more. I can't taste what I eat and drink, and I can't hear the voices of singers. I would only be a burden to Your Majesty.

Matthew 11:8

What did you go out to see? A man dressed up in fancy clothes? People who dress like that live in palaces!

Luke 7:24

After John's messengers had left, Jesus began to speak about him to the crowds: “When you went out to John in the desert, what did you expect to see? A blade of grass bending in the wind?

Luke 7:26

Tell me, what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes indeed, but you saw much more than a prophet.

Luke 16:19

“There was once a rich man who dressed in the most expensive clothes and lived in great luxury every day.