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But I tell you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, than for you."
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Privilege and Responsibility
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse teaches a core principle: greater spiritual privilege brings greater responsibility. Capernaum's judgment will be harsher than Sodom's because they witnessed Jesus' miracles and heard his teaching firsthand, yet refused to repent. Scholars note that rejecting greater light leads to a more severe judgment.
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19th Century
Baptist
What Sodom will endure when the great Judge of all appoints the doom of the wicked, we cannot fully realize, but it will be somewhat less than the …
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)…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I say unto you Capernaum, and the inhabitants thereof, as before, to Chorazin and Bethsaida.
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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…
