Bible Strands
Luke 10:12
I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the seventy-two disciples immediately after commanding them to shake dust from their feet as a testimony against unresponsive towns. He speaks during the commissioning mission to proclaim the nearness of the kingdom of God.
The words — The text begins with λέγω (legō), literally "I say," establishing the speaker's authority. It then names Σοδόμοις (Sodomois), literally "for Sodom," to set the standard of judgment against the town being addressed.
The thread — Jesus repeats this judgment comparison in Matthew 10:15 and Matthew 11:24. Mark 6:11 supplies the accompanying action of shaking dust as a testimony against those who refuse to listen.
Why it lands — The text states that unrepentant towns face harsher judgment than Sodom. It requires the reader to acknowledge that greater exposure to the message increases accountability.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
Cross-references
- Matthew 10:15 Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
- Matthew 11:24 But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”
- Mark 6:11 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”
- Lamentations 4:6 The punishment of the daughter of my people is greater than that of Sodom, which was overthrown in an instant without a hand turned to help her.
- Ezekiel 16:48 As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did as you and your daughters have done.