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Matthew 11:24
But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

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.

Luke 10:14
But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.

Tyre.

Isaiah 23:1-18
The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them…

Jeremiah 25:22
And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the kings of the isles whichare beyond the sea,

Jeremiah 27:3
And send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the king of the Ammonites, and to the king of Tyrus, and to the king of Zidon, by the hand of the messengers which come to Jerusalem unto Zedekiah king of Judah;

the day.

Matthew 12:36
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

2 Peter 2:9
The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

2 Peter 3:7
But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon
Tyre and Sidon were ancient Phoenician cities known for their wealth and commerce. In the Old Testament, they were often condemned by prophets for their idolatry and pride (e.g.,Isaiah 23,Ezekiel 28). Despite their paganism, Jesus suggests that their judgment will be less severe than that of the cities He is addressing, highlighting the greater accountability of those who have witnessed His works and teachings.

on the day of judgment
The "day of judgment" refers to the eschatological event when God will judge the living and the dead. This concept is rooted in Jewish apocalyptic literature and is affirmed in the New Testament (e.g.,Revelation 20:11-15). It underscores the reality of divine justice and the ultimate accountability of all people before God.

than for you.
Jesus is speaking to the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, which had witnessed His miracles and heard His teachings but remained unrepentant. This comparison serves as a warning about the greater responsibility and judgment for those who have received greater revelation. It reflects the biblical principle that to whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48).

• Jesus speaks with divine authority, contrasting His verdict with any human opinion (Matthew 5:22;John 5:22).

• His “I” is the final word, not a suggestion. By prefacing the sentence this way, He asserts that what follows is certain and binding, just as He elsewhere raised the standard of righteousness (Matthew 7:24-27).

• This phrase teaches that judgment is graduated. All sin deserves condemnation, yet accountability rises with light received (Luke 12:47-48;Hebrews 10:29).

• “More bearable” implies some will face a heavier sentence because they ignored greater revelation. God’s justice is perfectly fair (Romans 2:5-6).

• Ancient Gentile ports infamous for pride and idolatry (Ezekiel 26:3-6;Amos 1:9-10).

• Though wicked, they never saw Jesus’ miracles firsthand. Their lesser exposure means a comparatively lighter judgment.

• Ironically, these outsiders will fare better than covenant-privileged towns that spurned their Messiah (Matthew 15:21;Mark 7:24).

• A fixed, future event when Christ will judge every person (Acts 17:30-31;Revelation 20:11-15).

• Earthly status, heritage, or proximity to religious activity will not shield anyone; what matters is response to revealed truth (Matthew 25:31-46).

• “You” refers to Chorazin and Bethsaida, towns where Jesus performed “most of His miracles” (Matthew 11:20-21).

• Greater light rejected brings greater guilt. Familiarity with Jesus does not equal faith in Him (Luke 10:13-15).

• To spurn the Savior after witnessing His works is worse than pagan ignorance (2 Peter 2:21).

Jesus warns that privilege heightens responsibility. Chorazin and Bethsaida, saturated with miracles, will face sharper judgment than notorious Tyre and Sidon because they refused to repent. The verse underscores Christ’s authority, the fairness of graduated judgment, and the urgent call to respond rightly to the light we have been given.