Matthew 11:22

Translations

Modern

But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

Traditional

But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

Literal

But I say to you, for Tyre and Sidon it will be more bearable in the day of judgment than for you.

Latin

Verumtamen dico vobis: Tyro et Sidoni remissius erit in die judicii, quam vobis.

Original

Greek

English

But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

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

Woe to Chorazin and Bethsaidac. AD 28

Related verses

Matthew 11:24
But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”
Hebrews 10:26–31
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,
Matthew 10:15
Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
1 John 4:17
In this way, love has been perfected among us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment; for in this world we are just like Him.
Luke 12:47–48
That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.
Matthew 12:36
But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
Ezekiel 26:1–21
In the eleventh month of the twelfth year, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Ezekiel 29:18
“Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon caused his army to labor strenuously against Tyre. Every head was made bald and every shoulder made raw. But he and his army received no wages from Tyre for the labor they expended on it.
Amos 1:9–10
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood.
Jeremiah 25:22
…all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;
Jeremiah 27:3
Send word to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon through the envoys who have come to Jerusalem to Zedekiah king of Judah.
Zechariah 9:2–3
…and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd.

Parallels

Luke 10:13–16

Places

Sidon: Phoenician city; home of Jezebel Tyre: A major Phoenician port city, known for its trade

Glossary

Bethsaida Chorazin Gospel Gospel of Matthew Hell Korazin Sidon (Place), Sidonian

Topics

Condemnation: Increased by Impenitence Faith: Commanded Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Rebukes the Unbelieving Cities About Capernaum Judgment: The General 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

Matthew 11:22

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