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Privilege and Accountability
Commentators universally agree that Capernaum's condemnation was severe because it was uniquely privileged. It was Jesus's own "headquarters" (Spurgeon) and witnessed most of His miracles. The principle is clear: greater exposure to God's truth brings greater accountability for how one responds to it.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:23
18th Century
Theologian
And you, Capernaum. (See Barnes on Matthew 4:13).
Which are exalted to heaven. This is an expression used to denote great …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:23
19th Century
Preacher
The warning to Capernaum is, if possible, still more emphatic, for Sodom was actually destroyed by fire from heaven. Capernaum, His own city, the h…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:23
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)…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 11:23
16th Century
Theologian
And thou, Capernaum. He expressly addresses the city of Capernaum, in which he had resided so constantly that many supposed it to…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:23
17th Century
Pastor
And you Capernaum
This city is singled out from all the rest, and spoken to particularly, because of its peculiar advantages:<…
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…