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International Version</a></span><br />But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I tell you, even Sodom will be better off on judgment day than you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But I say to you that in day of judgment it will be more tolerable for <i>the</i> land of Sodom than for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on <i>the</i> day of judgment, than for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Nevertheless I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in <i>the</i> day of judgment, than for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But I say unto you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So I tell you on the day of judgment the people of Sodom will get off easier than you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Howbeit I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I can guarantee that judgment day will be better for Sodom than for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You can be sure that on the Judgment Day God will show more mercy to Sodom than to you!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed I tell you, it will be more bearable for the land of Sodom on Judgment Day than for you!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But I tell you, it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But I tell you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, on the day of judgment, than for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But I say to you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, than for thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Only I tell you all, that it will be more endurable for the land of Sodom on the day of Judgement than for thee."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But I tell you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />but I say to you, to the land of Sodom it will be more tolerable in [the] day of judgment than to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But I say to you that in day of judgment it will be more tolerable for <i>the</i> land of Sodom than for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> but I say to you, to the land of Sodom it shall be more tolerable in a day of judgment than to thee.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But I say to you, That to the land of Sodom it shall be more supportable in the day of judgment, than to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet truly, I say to you, that the land of Sodom shall be forgiven more than you, on the day of judgment.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But I tell you that on the day of judgment it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom than for you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But I say to you, It will be easier for the land of Sodom in the judgment day, than for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But I say to you, it will be tranquil for the land of Sadom in the Day of Judgment compared to you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, than for thee.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Moreover I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for thee.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />I tell you likewise, that in the day of judgment, Sodom shall be treated with less severity than you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Only I tell you all, that it will be more endurable for the land of Sodom on the day of Judgement than for thee."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Nevertheless, I say to you, that it will be more tolerable for <i>the</i> land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you!"<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Moreover I tell you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgement, than for thee.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/11-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2939" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">Woe to the Unrepentant</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4133.htm" title="4133: plēn (Conj) -- However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it will be</a> <a href="/greek/414.htm" title="414: anektoteron (Adj-NNS-C) -- Endurable, tolerable. Comparative of a derivative of anechomai; more endurable.">more bearable</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gē (N-DFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe."></a> <a href="/greek/4670.htm" title="4670: Sodomōn (N-GNP) -- Sodom. Plural of Hebrew origin; Sodoma, a place in Palestine.">for Sodom</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">the day</a> <a href="/greek/2920.htm" title="2920: kriseōs (N-GFS) -- Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice.">of judgment</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">than</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for you.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">25</span>At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-12.htm">Luke 10:12</a></span><br />I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-15.htm">Matthew 10:15</a></span><br />Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47-48</a></span><br />That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5-6</a></span><br />But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. / God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-29.htm">Hebrews 10:29</a></span><br />How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-2.htm">Amos 3:2</a></span><br />“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-48.htm">Ezekiel 16:48-50</a></span><br />As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did as you and your daughters have done. / Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Genesis 19:24-25</a></span><br />Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. / Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">2 Peter 2:6</a></span><br />if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-7.htm">Jude 1:7</a></span><br />In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Matthew 12:41-42</a></span><br />The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. / The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-22.htm">John 15:22-24</a></span><br />If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. / Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well. / If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18-20</a></span><br />The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. / For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. / For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-10.htm">Isaiah 1:10</a></span><br />Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-14.htm">Jeremiah 23:14</a></span><br />And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But I say to you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.</p><p class="hdg">more.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Matthew 11:22</a></b></br> But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-15.htm">Matthew 10:15</a></b></br> Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/4-6.htm">Lamentations 4:6</a></b></br> For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Bearable</a> <a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Better</a> <a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Endurable</a> <a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Judgment-Day</a> <a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/matthew/11-23.htm">Sodom</a> <a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Tolerable</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/10-12.htm">Bearable</a> <a href="/matthew/12-12.htm">Better</a> <a href="/luke/10-12.htm">Endurable</a> <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/matthew/12-7.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Judgment-Day</a> <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/mark/6-11.htm">Sodom</a> <a href="/mark/6-11.htm">Tolerable</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">John sends his disciples to Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Jesus' testimony concerning John.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">The perverse judgment of the people concerning the Son.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Jesus upbraids Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">and praising his Father's wisdom in revealing the Gospel to the simple,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">he calls to him those who are weary and burdened.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/11.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>But I tell you</b><br />This phrase underscores the authority of Jesus as the speaker. In the Greek, "I tell you" (λέγω ὑμῖν, legō hymin) is a direct assertion, emphasizing the certainty and importance of the message. Jesus often uses this phrase to introduce a profound truth or a divine revelation. It highlights His role as the ultimate teacher and prophet, whose words carry the weight of divine authority.<p><b>it will be more bearable</b><br />The Greek word for "more bearable" (ἀνεκτότερον, anektoteron) suggests a comparison of degrees of tolerance or leniency. This implies that there are varying levels of judgment and punishment, reflecting the justice and fairness of God. The use of this term indicates that divine judgment is not arbitrary but is measured according to the knowledge and opportunities given to each individual or community.<p><b>for Sodom</b><br />Sodom is a historical city known for its sinfulness and subsequent destruction by divine judgment, as recorded in <a href="/genesis/19.htm">Genesis 19</a>. The mention of Sodom serves as a powerful symbol of extreme wickedness and divine retribution. In the Jewish tradition, Sodom was often cited as the epitome of moral depravity. By comparing the fate of Sodom to that of the unrepentant cities, Jesus emphasizes the gravity of rejecting His message.<p><b>on the day of judgment</b><br />This phrase refers to the eschatological event when God will judge the living and the dead. The "day of judgment" is a recurring theme in both the Old and New Testaments, symbolizing the culmination of history and the final reckoning of all humanity. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate accountability before God and the eternal consequences of one's choices.<p><b>than for you</b><br />The "you" in this context refers to the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, which had witnessed Jesus' miracles yet remained unrepentant. This comparison underscores the greater responsibility of those who have received greater revelation. The principle here is that with greater light comes greater accountability. The warning is a call to repentance and a reminder of the seriousness of rejecting the gospel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24</span> (see notes <span class="accented">supra</span>, vers. 20-24 and <a href="/matthew/10-15.htm">Matthew 10:15</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/11-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">πλὴν</span> <span class="translit">(plēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4133.htm">Strong's 4133: </a> </span><span class="str2">However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I tell</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγω</span> <span class="translit">(legō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hymin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it will be</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔσται</span> <span class="translit">(estai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">more bearable</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνεκτότερον</span> <span class="translit">(anektoteron)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_414.htm">Strong's 414: </a> </span><span class="str2">Endurable, tolerable. Comparative of a derivative of anechomai; more endurable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Sodom</span><br /><span class="grk">Σοδόμων</span> <span class="translit">(Sodomōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4670.htm">Strong's 4670: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sodom. Plural of Hebrew origin; Sodoma, a place in Palestine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] day</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμέρᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(hēmera)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of judgment</span><br /><span class="grk">κρίσεως</span> <span class="translit">(kriseōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2920.htm">Strong's 2920: </a> </span><span class="str2">Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than</span><br /><span class="grk">ἢ</span> <span class="translit">(ē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for you.”</span><br /><span class="grk">σοί</span> <span class="translit">(soi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. 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