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Matthew 11:22

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What does Matthew 11:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.
Matthew 11:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works.
20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not.
21Woe 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 in sackcloth and ashes.
22But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.
23And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt go down unto Hades: for if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in thee, it would have remained until this day.
24But I say unto you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
25At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:
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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
“But I say unto you, etc.] What may be depended upon as true, and which shall certainly come to pass, however the inhabitants of these cities might flatter themselves; or in whatsoever light they might look upon their neighbours, the Tyrians and Sidonians; and fancy themselves to be the favourites of heaven, and these as the most execrable of creatures; it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day off judgment, than for you. Their punishment in another world will be more mild and moderate; they will not have such severe stings of conscience, nor have reason to make such bitter reflections on themselves, as those will who have had the advantages of a Gospel revelation: all sins are…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you--more endurable.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Moreover I say unto you - Beside the general denunciation of wo to those stubborn unbelievers, the degree of their misery will be greater than even that of Tyre and Sidon, yea, of Sodom. Matthew 11:23”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“It shall: Mat 11:24, Mat 10:15; Luk 10:14, Luk 12:47, Luk 12:48; Heb 2:3, Heb 6:4-8, Heb 10:26-31 Tyre: Isa. 23:1-18; Jer 25:22, Jer 27:3; Ezek. 26:1-28:26, Eze 29:18; Amo 1:9, Amo 1:10; Zac 9:2, Zac 9:3 the day: Mat 12:36; Pe2 2:9, Pe2 3:7; Jo1 4:17 Matthew 11:23”
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