Matthew 11:20

Then he began to reprimand the towns where he'd done most of his miracles because they had not repented.

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In The King James Version

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

In Context

19On the other hand the Son of man came and did feast and drink, and people say, ‘Look, he's greedy and drinks too much; he's a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by what it does…”

21“Shame on you, Korazin! Shame on you, Bethsaida! If the miracles had been performed in Tyre and Sidon which happened among you, they would have repented in sackcloth and ashes long ago.

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Cross References

Isaiah 1:2Heavens, listen! Earth, pay attention! For the Lord has spoken! I brought up children, I cared for them, but they have rebelled against me.

Micah 6:1Listen to what the Lord is saying. Stand up and plead your case. Let the mountains and the hills hear your voice.

Matthew 21:28“But what do you think about this illustration? Once there was a man who had two sons. He went to the first son, and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’

Mark 16:14After this he appeared to the eleven disciples as they were eating. He rebuked them for their lack of trust and their stubbornness, because they had not believed those who'd seen him after he had risen.

Acts 17:20We're hearing from you things that sound odd to us, so we'd like to know what they mean.”

James 1:5If any of you need wisdom, ask God, who gives generously to everyone without holding back.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:17-25

Christ Reproaches Chorazin, &c.. 16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, 17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of… Read the whole commentary →

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