Matthew 11:20 cpdv — Then he began to rebuke the cities in which many of his miracles were accomplished, for they still had not repented.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then he began to rebuke the cities in which many of his miracles were accomplished, for they still had not repented. "

— Matthew 11:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 11 — Context

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who, calling out to their companions, say: ‘We played music for you, and you did not dance. We lamented, and you did not mourn.’

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For John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say, ‘He has a demon.’

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The Son of man came eating and drinking; and they say, ‘Behold, a man who eats voraciously and who drinks wine, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is justified by her sons.”

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Then he began to rebuke the cities in which many of his miracles were accomplished, for they still had not repented.

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“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in haircloth and ashes.

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Yet truly, I say to you, Tyre and Sidon shall be forgiven more than you, on the day of judgment.

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And you, Capernaum, would you be exalted all the way to heaven? You shall descend all the way to Hell. For if the miracles that were done in you had been done in Sodom, perhaps it would have remained, even to this day.

Matthew 11:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 11:20 say?
Matthew 11:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then he began to rebuke the cities in which many of his miracles were accomplished, for they still had not repented. ”
Where is Matthew 11:20 in the Bible?
Matthew 11:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 20.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 11:20.
What translation should I read Matthew 11:20 in?
Matthew 11:20 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 Matthew 11:20?
Matthew 11:20 reads (CPDV): “Then he began to rebuke the cities in which many of his miracles were accomplished, for they still had not repented. ” 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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