Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” New Living Translation I tell you, even Sodom will be better off on judgment day than you.” English Standard Version But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.” Berean Standard Bible But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” Berean Literal Bible But I say to you that in day of judgment it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom than for you." King James Bible But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. New King James Version But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.” New American Standard Bible Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.” NASB 1995 “Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.” NASB 1977 “Nevertheless I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.” Legacy Standard Bible Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.” Amplified Bible But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.” Christian Standard Bible But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” American Standard 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. Contemporary English Version So I tell you on the day of judgment the people of Sodom will get off easier than you. English Revised Version Howbeit I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation I can guarantee that judgment day will be better for Sodom than for you." Good News Translation You can be sure that on the Judgment Day God will show more mercy to Sodom than to you!" International Standard Version Indeed I tell you, it will be more bearable for the land of Sodom on Judgment Day than for you!" Majority Standard Bible But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.? NET Bible But I tell you, it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you!" New Heart English Bible But I tell you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, on the day of judgment, than for you." Webster's Bible Translation But I say to you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, than for thee. Weymouth New Testament Only I tell you all, that it will be more endurable for the land of Sodom on the day of Judgement than for thee." World English Bible But I tell you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut I say to you, to the land of Sodom it will be more tolerable in [the] day of judgment than to you.” Berean Literal Bible But I say to you that in day of judgment it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom than for you." Young's Literal Translation but I say to you, to the land of Sodom it shall be more tolerable in a day of judgment than to thee.' Smith's Literal Translation But I say to you, That to the land of Sodom it shall be more supportable in the day of judgment, than to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, I say to you, that the land of Sodom shall be forgiven more than you, on the day of judgment.” New American Bible But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” New Revised Standard Version But I tell you that on the day of judgment it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom than for you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut I say to you, It will be easier for the land of Sodom in the judgment day, than for you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But I say to you, it will be tranquil for the land of Sadom in the Day of Judgment compared to you.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, than for thee. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Wherefore I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for thee. Mace New Testament I tell you likewise, that in the day of judgment, Sodom shall be treated with less severity than you. Weymouth New Testament Only I tell you all, that it will be more endurable for the land of Sodom on the day of Judgement than for thee." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Woe to the Unrepentant…23And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. 24But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” 25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.… Cross References Luke 10:12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. 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. 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. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. Romans 2:5-6 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. / God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” Hebrews 10:29 How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace? Amos 3:2 “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” Ezekiel 16:48-50 As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did as you and your daughters have done. / Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen. Genesis 19:24-25 Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. / Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground. 2 Peter 2:6 if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly; Jude 1:7 In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire. Matthew 12:41-42 The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. / The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. John 15:22-24 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. / Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well. / If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father. Romans 1:18-20 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. / For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. / For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. Isaiah 1:10 Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! Jeremiah 23:14 And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” Treasury of Scripture But I say to you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you. more. Matthew 11:22 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. Matthew 10:15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. Lamentations 4:6 For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her. Jump to Previous Bearable Better Endurable Judgement Judging Judgment Judgment-Day Nevertheless Sodom TolerableJump to Next Bearable Better Endurable Judgement Judging Judgment Judgment-Day Nevertheless Sodom TolerableMatthew 11 1. John sends his disciples to Jesus.7. Jesus' testimony concerning John. 16. The perverse judgment of the people concerning the Son. 20. Jesus upbraids Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum; 25. and praising his Father's wisdom in revealing the Gospel to the simple, 28. he calls to him those who are weary and burdened. But I tell you This phrase indicates a direct and authoritative statement from Jesus. It emphasizes His role as a teacher and prophet, speaking with divine authority. In the context of Matthew 11, Jesus is addressing the unrepentant cities where He performed many miracles, highlighting His disappointment and the seriousness of their unbelief. that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing the unrepentant cities where He performed many miracles. 2. Sodom An ancient city known for its wickedness and subsequent destruction by God as a judgment for its sins. 3. Chorazin and Bethsaida Cities mentioned earlier in the chapter where Jesus performed miracles, yet they did not repent. 4. Day of Judgment A future time when God will judge the actions of all people and cities, determining their eternal destinies. 5. Capernaum Another city mentioned in the context of this passage, which also witnessed Jesus' miracles but remained unrepentant. Teaching Points The Seriousness of UnbeliefJesus' comparison to Sodom highlights the grave consequences of rejecting His message and miracles. Believers are called to take seriously the call to repentance and faith. Accountability for Revelation The more light and revelation one receives, the greater the accountability. Those who have witnessed God's work are expected to respond with repentance and faith. The Reality of Judgment This passage serves as a sobering reminder of the reality of divine judgment. It encourages believers to live in a way that reflects their awareness of this truth. The Urgency of Repentance Jesus' words underscore the urgency of turning to God. Believers should not delay in responding to God's call to repentance and should encourage others to do the same. Compassion for the Lost Understanding the severity of judgment should motivate believers to share the gospel with compassion and urgency, seeking to lead others to repentance and faith in Christ.Verse 24 (see notes supra, vers. 20-24 and Matthew 10:15). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butπλὴν (plēn) Conjunction Strong's 4133: However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it will be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. more bearable ἀνεκτότερον (anektoteron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's 414: Endurable, tolerable. Comparative of a derivative of anechomai; more endurable. for Sodom Σοδόμων (Sodomōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 4670: Sodom. Plural of Hebrew origin; Sodoma, a place in Palestine. on ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. of judgment κρίσεως (kriseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2920: Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. than ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. for you.” σοί (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Links Matthew 11:24 NIVMatthew 11:24 NLT Matthew 11:24 ESV Matthew 11:24 NASB Matthew 11:24 KJV Matthew 11:24 BibleApps.com Matthew 11:24 Biblia Paralela Matthew 11:24 Chinese Bible Matthew 11:24 French Bible Matthew 11:24 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 11:24 But I tell you that it will (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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