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Matthew 11

Matthew 11:21

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

Modern
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Traditional
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Literal
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles having happened in you had happened in Tyre and Sidon, long ago in sackcloth and ashes they would have repented.
Latin
Væ tibi Corozain, væ tibi Bethsaida: quia, si in Tyro et Sidone factæ essent virtutes quæ factæ sunt in vobis, olim in cilicio et cinere pœnitentiam egissent.

Original

Greek
English
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

Notes

Matthew 11:21–24

As Jesus traveled through the villages of Galilee (Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum) he revealed more of himself to the people. Because of this greater revelation, their refusal to listen brought a more severe judgment. Jesus compared their judgment to that of the pagan cities Tyre (Isaiah 23; Ezekiel 26:1–28:19), Sidon (Ezekiel 28:20–23), and Sodom (Genesis 18:22–19:29).

Matthew 11:20–24

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

Places

Bethsaida: Town where Jesus performed miracles, home of several disciples Chorazin: Town in Galilee; rebuked by Jesus for unbelief Sidon: Phoenician city; home of Jezebel Tyre: A major Phoenician port city, known for its trade

Glossary

Bethsaida Chorazin Cloth and Cloth Manufacturing Galilee Gospel Gospel of Matthew Hell Korazin Sackcloth Sea of Galilee Sidon (Place), Sidonian Woe

Topics

Ashes: Repenting In Bethsaida: A City of Galilee: Jesus Prophesies Against Chorazin: Denunciation Against Condemnation: Increased by Impenitence Galilee: Modern Towns of Chorazin Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Rebukes the Unbelieving Cities About Capernaum Miracles: Guilt of Rejecting the Evidence Afforded By National Sins: Aggravated by Privileges Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Repentance: Danger of Neglecting Reproof: On Account of Impenitence Responsibility: According to Privilege The Judgment: Neglected Advantages Increase Condemnation At The Punishment of the Wicked: Shall Be: Increased by Neglect of Privileges The Sidonians: Character of Wicked and Impenitent Tyre: Christ: Alluded to the Depravity of Tyre: City of To be Judged According to Its Opportunity and Privileges