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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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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Matthew 11:24

19th Century

Preacher

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 …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Matthew 11:24

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)…

John Gill

John Gill

On Matthew 11:24

17th Century

Pastor

But I say unto you
Capernaum, and the inhabitants thereof, as before, to Chorazin and Bethsaida.

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Matthew Henry

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

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…