Luke 10:14 bbe — But it will be better for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judging, than for you.

Bible in Basic English

"But it will be better for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judging, than for you."

— Luke 10:14, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 10 — Context

11

Even the dust of your town, which is on our feet, we put off as a witness against you; but be certain of this, that the kingdom of God is near.

12

I say to you, It will be better in that day for Sodom than for that town.

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A curse is on you, Chorazin! A curse is on you, Beth-saida! For if such works of power had been done in Tyre and Sidon as have been done in you, they would have been turned from their sins, in days gone by, seated in the dust.

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But it will be better for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judging, than for you.

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And you, Capernaum, were you not lifted up to heaven? you will go down to hell.

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Whoever gives ear to you, gives ear to me; and whoever is against you, is against me; and whoever is against me, is against him who sent me.

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And the seventy came back with joy, saying, Lord, even the evil spirits are under our power in your name.

Luke 10:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:14 say?
Luke 10:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But it will be better for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judging, than for you.”
Where is Luke 10:14 in the Bible?
Luke 10:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 14.
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 10:14.
What translation should I read Luke 10:14 in?
Luke 10:14 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 10:14?
Luke 10:14 reads (BBE): “But it will be better for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judging, than for you.” 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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