Matthew 11:23
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 [a]And as for you, Capernaum:
‘Will you be exalted to heaven?(A)
You will go down to the netherworld.’
For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
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- 11:23 Capernaum’s pride and punishment are described in language taken from the taunt song against the king of Babylon (Is 14:13–15).
Matthew 11:23
New International Version
23 And you, Capernaum,(A) will you be lifted to the heavens? No, you will go down to Hades.[a](B) For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.
Footnotes
- Matthew 11:23 That is, the realm of the dead
Matthew 11:23
King James Version
23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
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