Translation Comparison

Matthew 11:8

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Matthew 11:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Matthew 11:8 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	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 VersionASV	But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment ? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in king's houses.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate raiment? behold, those who wear delicate things are in the houses of kings.
English Revised VersionERV	But what went ye out for to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings' houses.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
World English BibleWEB	But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in king's houses.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	But what went ye out to see? — a man clothed in soft garments? lo, those wearing the soft things are in the kings' houses.
American King James VersionAKJV	But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	But what did you go out to see? A man luxuriously dressed? Those who wear luxurious clothes are to be found in kings' palaces.

King James Bible

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.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate raiment? behold, those who wear delicate things are in the houses of kings.

English Revised Version

ERV

But what went ye out for to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings' houses.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

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 king's houses.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

But what went ye out to see? — a man clothed in soft garments? lo, those wearing the soft things are in the kings' houses.

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But what did you go out to see? A man luxuriously dressed? Those who wear luxurious clothes are to be found in kings' palaces.