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Greater Light, Greater Responsibility
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' 'woe' is not for ordinary sin, but for the specific sin of rejecting Him after witnessing His 'mighty works.' The comparison to pagan Tyre and Sidon shows that those who receive more divine revelation are held to a higher standard. Rejecting the clear message and miracles of Jesus is presented as a uniquely serious offense.
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Luke
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AT Robertson
On Luke 10:13
Would have repented (αν μετενοησαν). Conclusion (apodosis) of second-class condition, determined as unfulfilled.
Lo…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 10:13
19th Century
Bishop
Woe unto thee, Chorazin!—See Notes on Matthew 11:21, where the words appear as spoken at an earlier period. We have again to choose betwee…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 10:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
Hearing and rejecting the gospel is the crowning sin of all.
Whatever else people are guilty of, if they have not rejected Christ, they have …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 10:13
Korazin and Bethsaida are located at the north end of the Sea of Galilee (see comment on Mt 11:21–22), where Jesus concentrated his ministry. The c…
John Gill
On Luke 10:13
17th Century
Pastor
Woe unto thee Chorazin
(See Gill on Matthew 11:21).
Woe unto thee Bethsaida
Matthew Henry
On Luke 10:1–16
17th Century
Minister
Christ sent the seventy disciples, two and two, that they might strengthen and encourage one another. The ministry of the gospel calls people to re…