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But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously dressed, and live delicately, are in kings` courts.
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A Prophet, Not a Prince
Jesus emphasizes that John the Baptist was not a man of luxury or comfort. Commentators note that his rough clothing and simple lifestyle stood in stark contrast to the 'gorgeously apparelled' and 'delicately' living officials in kings' courts. This austerity was a hallmark of his authenticity as a prophet from the wilderness, not a polished courtier.
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Gorgeously apparelled (εν ιματισμω ενδοξω). In splendid clothing. Here alone in this sense in the N.T.
And live del…
19th Century
Anglican
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Baptist
But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment!
Behold, they which are gorgeously appareled, and live delicatel…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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