Matthew 11:24

But I say to you that it shall be easier for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

In Context

23You, Capernaum, do you think you will be exalted to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades. For if in Sodom there had been done the mighty deeds that were done in you, it would still have remained until today.

25At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you concealed these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children.

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Cross References

Lamentations 4:6The punishment of the daughter of my people is greater than that of Sodom, 1 which was overthrown in a moment and no hands were wrung for her. 1

Matthew 11:22But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment than for you.

Mark 6:11If any town will not receive you or listen to you, when you leave that place, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony to them.”

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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