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Privilege and Responsibility
Commentators consistently highlight a core principle: judgment is based on opportunity. Jesus condemns Chorazin and Bethsaida so harshly because they witnessed His 'mighty works' firsthand yet refused to repent. Their guilt was greater than that of pagan cities like Tyre and Sidon. This serves as a sober warning that those with greater access to the gospel bear a greater responsibility to respond to it.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:21
18th Century
Theologian
Chorazin and Bethsaida. These were towns not far from Capernaum, but their precise situation is unknown. Bethsaida means literally, a …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 11:21
Chorazin (Χοραζειν). Mentioned only here and in Lu 10:13. Proof of "the meagreness of our knowledge of Judaism in the time of Chri…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:21–24
19th Century
Preacher
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have re…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:21
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 11:21
16th Century
Theologian
If those mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon. As Tyre and Sidon, because of their proximity, were at that time abhorred …
John Gill
On Matthew 11:21
17th Century
Pastor
Woe unto you, Chorazin!
&c.] Though many of Christ's mighty works were done in this place, yet mention is made of it…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:16–24
17th Century
Minister
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
On Matthew 11:20–30
13th Century
Philosopher
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…