Matthew 11:24 nasb — "Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you."

NASB

""Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.""

— Matthew 11:24, NASB

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Matthew 11 — Context

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"Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles had occurred in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

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"Nevertheless I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.

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"And you, Capernaum, will not be exalted to heaven, will you? You will descend to Hades; for if the miracles had occurred in Sodom which occurred in you, it would have remained to this day.

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"Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you."

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At that time Jesus said, "I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants.

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"Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.

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"All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.

Matthew 11:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 11:24 say?
Matthew 11:24 in the NASB reads: “"Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you."”
Where is Matthew 11:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 11:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 24.
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 11:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 11:24 in?
Matthew 11:24 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 11:24?
Matthew 11:24 reads (NASB): “"Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in 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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