Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 11:22

"But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you." — Matthew 11:22 (ASV)

Terrible as the hell of these two sinful cities will be, their punishment will be more bearable than the sentence passed on cities of Galilee where Jesus taught and performed miracles of love. The sin is in proportion to the light.

Those who perish with salvation sounding in their ears perish with a vengeance. Assuredly, the day of judgment will be notable for surprises. Who would have thought to see Bethsaida sink lower than Sidon? Believers will not in the day of judgment be surprised, for they will remember in that day our Lord’s words: I say unto you.