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And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt go down unto Hades: for if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in thee, it would have remained until this day.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And you, Capernaum. (See Barnes on Matthew 4:13).

Which are exalted to heaven. This is an expression used to denote great …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And thou, Capernaum—This city had already witnessed more of our Lord’s recorded wonders than any other. The miracles concerning th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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,…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

For Capernaum, see comment on 4:13. This city was not only Jesus’ base (4:13), but he performed many specific miracles there (8:5–17; 9:2–8, 18–33)…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And thou, Capernaum. He expressly addresses the city of Capernaum, in which he had resided so constantly that many supposed it to…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And you Capernaum
This city is singled out from all the rest, and spoken to particularly, because of its peculiar advantages:<…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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…

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