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Matthew 11

Matthew 11:24

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

Modern
But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”
Traditional
But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
Literal
But I say to you that it will be more bearable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”
Latin
Verumtamen dico vobis, quia terræ Sodomorum remissius erit in die judicii, quam tibi.

Original

Greek
English
But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom 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

Parallels

Luke 10:13–16

Places

Sodom: Wicked city destroyed by God for its sins

Glossary

Chorazin Gospel Gospel of Matthew Hell Korazin

Topics

Condemnation: Increased by Impenitence Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Rebukes the Unbelieving Cities About Capernaum Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works 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 Sodomites: To be Judged According to Opportunity The Judgment: Neglected Advantages Increase Condemnation At The Punishment of the Wicked: Shall Be: Increased by Neglect of Privileges