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Luke 10:15

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 10:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt be brought down unto Hades.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt be brought down unto Hades.
Luke 10:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
13Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which were done in you, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
14But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment, than for you.
15And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt be brought down unto Hades.
16He that heareth you heareth me; and he that rejecteth you rejecteth me; and he that rejecteth me rejecteth him that sent me.
17And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name.
18And he said unto them, I beheld Satan fallen as lightning from heaven.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And thou Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, etc.] Referring either to the situation of it, which was on a very high hill; or to its privileges, through the ministry and miracles of Christ; or the phrase may be expressive of the pride and loftiness of the inhabitants of it, who were elated with the mercies they enjoyed, it being a most delightful, pleasant, and comfortable place to live in, as its name signifies. It was a famous port, commodiously situated by the sea of Tiberias; and, as Josephus f343 says, was in an excellent temperament of the air, and watered with a most choice fountain, called by the same name. Shalt be thrust down into hell; meaning either the low condition to which…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 11:21-24. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:15 Capernaum was Jesus’ base of operations during his Galilean ministry; this town saw many of his miracles (see 4:31-41). • to the place of the dead: Though Capernaum was blessed by the Messiah’s presence, it would be judged for its pride and rejection of Jesus.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Capernaum: Luk 7:1, Luk 7:2; Mat 4:13 which: Gen 11:4; Deu 1:28; Isa 14:13-15; Jer 51:53; Eze 28:12-14; Amo 9:2, Amo 9:3; Oba 1:4; Mat 11:23 thrust: Luk 13:28; Isa 5:14, Isa 14:15; Eze 26:20, Eze 31:18, Eze 32:18, Eze 32:20, Eze 32:27; Mat 10:28; Pe2 2:4 Luke 10:16”
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