Chorazin (Χοραζειν). Mentioned only here and in Lu 10:13. Proof of "the meagreness of our knowledge of Judaism in the time of Chri…

Chorazin and Bethsaida. These were towns not far from Capernaum, but their precise situation is unknown. Bethsaida means literally, a …

Woe unto thee, Chorazin! Woe unto thee, Bethsaida! — It is quite remarkable that no miracles are recorded in the Gospels as having been pe…

Then he began to upbraid the cities in which most of his mighty works were done, because they did not repent: Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you,…

Glossa Ordinaria: Until now, He had brought His accusation against the Jews in general. Now He speaks against certain towns by…

The word translated “woe” (GK 4026) can mean doom or pity (“alas”); both are mingled here. Warnings have been given before; now woes are pronounced…

If those mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon. As Tyre and Sidon, because of their proximity, were at that time abhorred …

Woe unto you, Chorazin!
&c.] Though many of Christ's mighty works were done in this place, yet mention is made of it…

Christ reflects on the scribes and Pharisees, who had an arrogant opinion of themselves. He likens their behavior to children's play: children who,…

Previously, He satisfied John’s followers; now He rebukes the unbelievers. He does two things: first, what was done by the Lord is described, and s…