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A Prophet, Not a Courtier
Commentators explain that Jesus contrasts John the Baptist with those 'clothed in soft raiment' to highlight his rugged integrity. John's coarse clothing and wilderness life were consistent with his uncompromising message. He was not a flatterer seeking comfort in a king's palace, but a faithful prophet whose truth-telling landed him in prison.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:8
18th Century
Theologian
Clothed in soft raiment. The kind of clothing referred to here was the light, thin clothing worn by those devoted to soft and luxurious li…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:6–11
19th Century
Preacher
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What we…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:8
Jesus used this opportunity to speak to the crowd about John and to defend him. The rhetorical questions are a gently ironic way of eliminating obv…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 11:8
16th Century
Theologian
Clothed with soft garments Those who think that Christ here condemns the extravagance of a court are mistaken. There are many other passag…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:8
17th Century
Pastor
But what did you go out for to see?
&c.] Since it cannot be thought it was to see the reeds in the wilderness blow t…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:7–15
17th Century
Minister
What Christ said concerning John was not only for his praise but for the people's profit. Those who attend to the word will be called to give an ac…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:1–15
13th Century
Philosopher
After saying these things, the Lord passed from there to teach and preach, and this was for three reasons.
- So that what He had said by…