But what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft clothes? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
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Theophylact of Ochrid
AD 1107
Denying them any basis for saying that John later became soft by giving himself over to luxury, He says, This cannot be; that his clothing is made of hair shows that he is an enemy of luxury. For if he were wearing soft clothing and living in kings’ houses, if he so desired luxury he would not be in prison. So then, learn that it does not befit a true Christian to wear luxurious clothing.
