Luke 10:12

But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

Cross-references

Luke 12:47 Related theme

Luke 12:47 teaches that greater knowledge brings greater punishment, echoing the principle of varying severity behind 'more bearable for Sodom'.

Luke 20:47 Related theme

Luke 20:47 warns that scribes who devour widows' houses 'will be punished most severely', reinforcing the idea of degrees of judgment.

Matthew 10:15 is the identical saying about Sodom being more bearable — a direct parallel to Luke 10:12.

In Matthew 11:24, Jesus applies the same Sodom comparison to Chorazin and Bethsaida — reinforcing the warning of greater judgment.

Romans 2:12 Related theme

Romans 2:12 explains that judgment differs based on knowledge of the law — directly parallels the principle of greater accountability at work in 10:12.

1 Peter 4:17 asks what will become of those who disobey the gospel — directly parallels the severe judgment on rejecting towns in 10:12.

Ezekiel 16:48–50 Historical context

Ezekiel 16:48-50 details Sodom's sins (pride, neglect of the poor) — showing why their judgment was severe, but Jesus says rejecting the kingdom is worse.

Lamentations 4:6 says Israel's punishment exceeds Sodom's — echoing Jesus' claim that rejecting the gospel brings greater judgment than Sodom.

Mark 6:11 Historical context

Mark 6:11 records the dust-shaking command that is the immediate context for the judgment warning in Luke 10:12.

John 15:24 Related theme

John 15:24 says those who saw Jesus' works yet hated him have no excuse for sin — similar to towns seeing miracles and rejecting the disciples.