Contradiction with Matthew 3:4
This verse describes John the Baptist wearing camel's hair and a leather belt, while Matthew 11:8 suggests wealthier clothing associated with those in king’s houses.
Matthew 3:4: And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Contradiction with Luke 7:25
This verse parallels Matthew 11:8 by questioning the audience’s expectations, suggesting those in soft clothing are in kings’ courts, providing similar context but focusing on the difference from John the Baptist.
Luke 7:25: 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.
Contradiction with James 2:3
Contrasts the respect given to someone in fine clothing, while Matthew 11:8 implies not focusing on fine clothes when considering greatness like John the Baptist.
James 2:3: And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: [in...: or, well, or, seemly]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God emphasizes inner qualities over outer appearance, contradicting the focus on clothing in Matthew 11:8.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4
Encourages inner adornment over outward apparel, contradicting the attention on clothing in Matthew 11:8.
1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;