Matthew 11:22 net — But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!

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"But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!"

— Matthew 11:22, NET Bible

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Matthew 11 — Context

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The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say,‘Look at him, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.”

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Woes on Unrepentant Cities Then Jesus began to criticize openly the cities in which he had done many of his miracles, because they did not repent.

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“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! If the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

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

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And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will be thrown down to Hades! For if the miracles done among you had been done in Sodom, it would have continued to this day.

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But I tell you, it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you!”

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Jesus’ Invitation At that time Jesus said,“I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to little children.

Matthew 11:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 11:22 say?
Matthew 11:22 in the NET Bible reads: “But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!”
Where is Matthew 11:22 in the Bible?
Matthew 11:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 22.
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 11:22.
What translation should I read Matthew 11:22 in?
Matthew 11:22 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 11:22?
Matthew 11:22 reads (NET): “But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment 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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