Luke 10:12 asv — I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

American Standard Version

"I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. "

— Luke 10:12, American Standard Version

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Luke 10 — Context

9

and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

10

But into whatsoever city ye shall enter, and they receive you not, go out into the streets thereof and say,

11

Even the dust from your city, that cleaveth to our feet, we wipe off against you: nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh.

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I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

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Woe 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.

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But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment, than for you.

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And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt be brought down unto Hades.

Luke 10:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:12 say?
Luke 10:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. ”
Where is Luke 10:12 in the Bible?
Luke 10:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 12.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 10:12.
What translation should I read Luke 10:12 in?
Luke 10:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 10:12?
Luke 10:12 reads (ASV): “I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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