NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 23

Matthew 11:23

World English Bible Updated

You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, you will go down to Hades. For if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in you, it would have remained until today.

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Matthew 11:20–26

20

Then he began to denounce the cities in which most of his mighty works had been done, because they didn’t repent.

21

“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, 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.

22

But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

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You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, you will go down to Hades. For if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in you, it would have remained until today.

24

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

25

At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.

26

Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.

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