What does the Bible say about what jesus wore?
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The Bible gives only limited details about Jesus' clothing, emphasizing his humility, true humanity, and saving work rather than his appearance. At his crucifixion, John 19:23 records that soldiers divided his outer garments and cast lots for his seamless tunic, fulfilling Scripture and showing that he suffered shame and loss for sinners. Jesus also contrasted his baptism with John the Baptist's in Matthew 3:11, but does not describe what he wore. As a Jewish man under God's law, he likely wore ordinary garments consistent with Israel's customs, including the tassels commanded in Numbers 15:38. Scripture directs us to trust Christ, not to speculate about his outward dress.
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- John 19:23
Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also the coat. Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.
- Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
- Numbers 15:38
Speak to the children of Israel, and bid those who they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put on the fringe of each border a cord of blue:
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