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Berean Standard Bible

“Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.”

Matthew 11:8

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John the Baptist is in prison and has sent disciples to ask whether Jesus is the one to come. After they leave, Jesus speaks to the crowds about John.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.

World English Bible (WEB)

But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

King James Version (KJV)

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft [raiment]? Behold, they that wear soft [raiment] are in king`s houses.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But what went you out to see? a man delicately clothed? Those who have fair robes are in kings' houses.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'But what went you out to see? -- A man clothed in soft garments? Lo, those wearing the soft things are in the kings' houses.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas ¿qué salisteis á ver? ¿un hombre cubierto de delicados vestidos? He aquí, los que traen vestidos delicados, en las casas de los reyes están.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¿o acaso a un hombre vestido de príncipe? ¡Estos se encuentran en los palacios reales!

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