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But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.
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Greater Light, Greater Judgment
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse establishes a crucial principle: judgment is proportional to the spiritual light and opportunity one receives. Jesus declares that the Galilean cities, which witnessed His miracles and heard His teaching firsthand, will face a stricter judgment than the notoriously wicked pagan cities of Tyre and Sidon. Their sin was not just immorality, but the rejection of immense grace.
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19th Century
Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I say to you What may be depended upon as true, and which shall certainly come to pass, however the inhabitants of th…
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Presbyterian
Christ reflects on the scribes and Pharisees, who had an arrogant opinion of themselves. He likens their behavior to children's play: children who,…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
