Matthew 11:20

Woe to the Unrepentant · Matthew 11:20–24
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Translations

Modern
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.
Traditional
Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Literal
Then He began to reproach the cities in which most of His miracles happened, because they did not repent.
Latin
Tunc cœpit exprobrare civitatibus, in quibus factæ sunt plurimæ virtutes ejus, quia non egissent pœnitentiam:

Original

Greek
English
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.

Notes

The miracles Jesus performed showed he was the Messiah (Matthew 11:5–6). These miracles demanded people to repent (11:20). Those who rejected the Messiah faced great judgment, because Jesus had clearly shown who he is.

Theme notes and profiles

Faith and Good Deeds

Events

Parallels

Luke 10:13–16

Glossary

Chorazin Conversion Gospel Gospel of Matthew Hell Power

Topics

Condemnation: Increased by Impenitence Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Rebukes the Unbelieving Cities About Capernaum Miracles: Guilt of Rejecting the Evidence Afforded By Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Repentance: Danger of Neglecting Repentance: The Wicked: Condemned for Neglecting Reproof: On Account of Impenitence Responsibility: According to Privilege The Judgment: Neglected Advantages Increase Condemnation At