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But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in king`s houses.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
A man clothed in soft clothing? Did they see someone who shared in luxury and courted the favor of princes? No, not at all. Those …
Baptist
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…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Clothed with soft garments Those who think that Christ here condemns the extravagance of a court are mistaken. There are many other passag…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After saying these things, the Lord passed from there to teach and preach, and this was for three reasons.
