Matthew 11:20

Matthew 11:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent:
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then Jesus began to denounce the towns where he had done so many of his miracles, because they hadn’t repented of their sins and turned to God.

Context of Matthew 11:20

18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.” Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. 21“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

Matthew 11:20 word by word

Τότε ἤρξατο ὀνειδίζειν τὰς πόλεις ἐν αἷς ἐγένοντο αἱ πλεῖσται δυνάμεις αὐτοῦ ὅτι οὐ μετενόησαν·¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thenτότεtote · thenG5119
• began heἄρχομαιarchomai · to rule/beginG756
• to upbraidὀνειδίζωoneidezō · to revileG3679
• the citiesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the citiesπόλιςpolis · cityG4172
• whereinἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• whereinὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• mostπλεῖστοςpleistos · mostG4118
• ofδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• were doneγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• becauseὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• they repentedμετανοέωmetanoeō · to repentG3340
• notοὐou · noG3756

Cross-references for Matthew 11:20

• Luke 10:13“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
• Psalms 81:11“But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not submit to me.
• Isaiah 1:2Hear me, you heavens! Listen, earth! For the Lord has spoken: “I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me.
• Micah 6:1Listen to what the Lord says: “Stand up, plead my case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say.
• Mark 9:19“You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”
• Mark 16:14Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
• James 1:5If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
• Matthew 12:41The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here.
• Matthew 21:28“What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’
• Jeremiah 8:6I have listened attentively, but they do not say what is right. None of them repent of their wickedness, saying, “What have I done?” Each pursues their own course like a horse charging into battle.
• Acts 17:20You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we would like to know what they mean.”
• 2 Timothy 2:25Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
• Revelation 2:21I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling.
• Revelation 9:20The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk.
• Revelation 16:9They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him.

Commentaries on Matthew 11:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Then began he to upbraid the cities - The more God has done to draw men unto himself, the less excusable are they if they continue in iniquity. If our blessed Lord had not done every thing that was necessary for the salvation of these people, he could not have reproached them for their impenitence.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20Then began he to upbraid … - That is, to reprove, to rebuke, to denounce heavy judgment.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-24Verses 16-24 Christ reflects on the scribes and Pharisees, who had a proud conceit of themselves. He likens their behaviour to children's play, who being out of temper without reason, quarrel with all the attempts of their fellows to please them, or to get them to join in the plays for which they used to assemble. The cavils of worldly men are often very trifling and show great malice. Something they have to urge against every one, however excellent and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20-24The miracles Jesus performed showed he was the Messiah (Matthew 11:5–6). These miracles demanded people to repent (11:20). Those who rejected the Messiah faced great judgment, because Jesus had clearly shown who he is.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not.Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 11:20

• Impenitence
• Jesus, the Christ
• Opportunity
• Responsibility

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Commentaries on Matthew 11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings