Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 11:22 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Matthew 11:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 11 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.”
Matthew 11:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 11:22
'But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.' Jesus's pronouncement is severe: Phoenician cities Tyre and Sidon—Gentile, pagan, condemned by Old Testament prophets (Isaiah 23, Ezekiel 26-28)—will face less severe judgment than Chorazin and Bethsaida. The phrase 'more tolerable' (ἀνεκτότερον/anektoteron) indicates degrees of punishment in final judgment. Reformed theology affirms this: while all unredeemed face eternal separation from God, judgment varies according to light rejected and sins committed (Matthew 11:24, Luke 12:47-48, Rom...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 11:22
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“on the day of judgment”
“it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.”
“there remains no more a sacrifice for sins”
“that we may have boldness in the day of judgment”
“they will give account of it in the day of judgment.”
“who knew his lord's will”
“But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment”
“you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste”
“and all the kings of Sidon”
“and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit”