Luke 7:25 — Meaning and Application

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“But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.”

Luke 7:25

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And blessed is {he}, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

This is {he}, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

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Luke 7:1

"Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum."

Luke 7:2

"And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die."

Luke 7:3

"And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant."

Luke 7:4

"And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:"

Luke 7:5

"For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue."

Luke 7:6

"Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:"

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