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NASB | Matthew 11:20 ¶ Then He began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 11:20 ¶ Then He began to denounce [the people in] the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent [and change their hearts and lives]. |
Bible Question:
I had a discussion with someone today and the jist of it was that Jesus didn't condemn anybody in the Bible. In your readings of Jesus ministry, do you see where he indeed was judgemental? |
Bible Answer: How is this for judging? "Then He began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent. '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. Nevertheless I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you. 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. Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you." --Matt 11:24 See Jesus dealing with the Pharisees. See what Jesus says after John 3:16. I wouldn't call it being judgmental, but He certainly is pronouncing judgment upon these individuals using God's holy standard. In other words, you conversation partner needs to read the gospels a little more closely if he thinks Jesus was a meek little guy who just went around speaking "warm fuzzies." Thanks! --Joe! |
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Makarios |