Matthew 11:24
New International Version
But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”

New Living Translation
I tell you, even Sodom will be better off on judgment day than you.”

English Standard Version
But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”

Berean Standard Bible
But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”

Berean Literal Bible
But I say to you that in day of judgment it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom than for you."

King James Bible
But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

New King James Version
But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.”

NASB 1995
“Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.”

NASB 1977
“Nevertheless I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.”

Amplified Bible
But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.”

Christian Standard Bible
But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”

American Standard Version
But I say unto you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

Contemporary English Version
So I tell you on the day of judgment the people of Sodom will get off easier than you.

English Revised Version
Howbeit I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I can guarantee that judgment day will be better for Sodom than for you."

Good News Translation
You can be sure that on the Judgment Day God will show more mercy to Sodom than to you!"

International Standard Version
Indeed I tell you, it will be more bearable for the land of Sodom on Judgment Day than for you!"

Majority Standard Bible
But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”

NET Bible
But I tell you, it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you!"

New Heart English Bible
But I tell you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, on the day of judgment, than for you."

Webster's Bible Translation
But I say to you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, than for thee.

Weymouth New Testament
Only I tell you all, that it will be more endurable for the land of Sodom on the day of Judgement than for thee."

World English Bible
But I tell you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but I say to you, to the land of Sodom it will be more tolerable in [the] day of judgment than to you.”

Berean Literal Bible
But I say to you that in day of judgment it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom than for you."

Young's Literal Translation
but I say to you, to the land of Sodom it shall be more tolerable in a day of judgment than to thee.'

Smith's Literal Translation
But I say to you, That to the land of Sodom it shall be more supportable in the day of judgment, than to you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, I say to you, that the land of Sodom shall be forgiven more than you, on the day of judgment.”

New American Bible
But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”

New Revised Standard Version
But I tell you that on the day of judgment it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom than for you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But I say to you, It will be easier for the land of Sodom in the judgment day, than for you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But I say to you, it will be tranquil for the land of Sadom in the Day of Judgment compared to you.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, than for thee.

Godbey New Testament
Moreover I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

Haweis New Testament
Wherefore I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for thee.

Mace New Testament
I tell you likewise, that in the day of judgment, Sodom shall be treated with less severity than you.

Weymouth New Testament
Only I tell you all, that it will be more endurable for the land of Sodom on the day of Judgement than for thee."

Worrell New Testament
Nevertheless, I say to you, that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you!"

Worsley New Testament
Moreover I tell you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgement, than for thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Woe to the Unrepentant
23And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. 24But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” 25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.…

Cross References
Luke 10:12
I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.

Matthew 10:15
Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.

Luke 12:47-48
That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

Romans 2:5-6
But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. / God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

Hebrews 10:29
How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?

Amos 3:2
“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

Ezekiel 16:48-50
As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did as you and your daughters have done. / Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen.

Genesis 19:24-25
Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. / Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground.

2 Peter 2:6
if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly;

Jude 1:7
In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.

Matthew 12:41-42
The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. / The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

John 15:22-24
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. / Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well. / If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.

Romans 1:18-20
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. / For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. / For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.

Isaiah 1:10
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

Jeremiah 23:14
And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.”


Treasury of Scripture

But I say to you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.

more.

Matthew 11:22
But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

Matthew 10:15
Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Lamentations 4:6
For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her.

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Matthew 11
1. John sends his disciples to Jesus.
7. Jesus' testimony concerning John.
16. The perverse judgment of the people concerning the Son.
20. Jesus upbraids Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum;
25. and praising his Father's wisdom in revealing the Gospel to the simple,
28. he calls to him those who are weary and burdened.














But I tell you
This phrase underscores the authority of Jesus as the speaker. In the Greek, "I tell you" (λέγω ὑμῖν, legō hymin) is a direct assertion, emphasizing the certainty and importance of the message. Jesus often uses this phrase to introduce a profound truth or a divine revelation. It highlights His role as the ultimate teacher and prophet, whose words carry the weight of divine authority.

it will be more bearable
The Greek word for "more bearable" (ἀνεκτότερον, anektoteron) suggests a comparison of degrees of tolerance or leniency. This implies that there are varying levels of judgment and punishment, reflecting the justice and fairness of God. The use of this term indicates that divine judgment is not arbitrary but is measured according to the knowledge and opportunities given to each individual or community.

for Sodom
Sodom is a historical city known for its sinfulness and subsequent destruction by divine judgment, as recorded in Genesis 19. The mention of Sodom serves as a powerful symbol of extreme wickedness and divine retribution. In the Jewish tradition, Sodom was often cited as the epitome of moral depravity. By comparing the fate of Sodom to that of the unrepentant cities, Jesus emphasizes the gravity of rejecting His message.

on the day of judgment
This phrase refers to the eschatological event when God will judge the living and the dead. The "day of judgment" is a recurring theme in both the Old and New Testaments, symbolizing the culmination of history and the final reckoning of all humanity. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate accountability before God and the eternal consequences of one's choices.

than for you
The "you" in this context refers to the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, which had witnessed Jesus' miracles yet remained unrepentant. This comparison underscores the greater responsibility of those who have received greater revelation. The principle here is that with greater light comes greater accountability. The warning is a call to repentance and a reminder of the seriousness of rejecting the gospel.

Verse 24 (see notes supra, vers. 20-24 and Matthew 10:15).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
πλὴν (plēn)
Conjunction
Strong's 4133: However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.

I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

it will be
ἔσται (estai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

more bearable
ἀνεκτότερον (anektoteron)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative
Strong's 414: Endurable, tolerable. Comparative of a derivative of anechomai; more endurable.

for Sodom
Σοδόμων (Sodomōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 4670: Sodom. Plural of Hebrew origin; Sodoma, a place in Palestine.

on
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] day
ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

of judgment
κρίσεως (kriseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2920: Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice.

than
(ē)
Conjunction
Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

for you.”
σοί (soi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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