Luke 10:15

And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.

Cross-references

Luke 13:28 Related theme

Luke 13:28 describes the weeping and exclusion of those who reject God's kingdom — Capernaum's descent to Hades echoes this final judgment.

In Genesis 11:4, Babel's builders seek to reach heaven but are scattered — a direct parallel to Capernaum's pride and downfall.

Isaiah 5:14 Allusion

Isaiah 5:14 depicts Sheol's gaping mouth swallowing the proud of Jerusalem — Capernaum's descent into Hades follows the same pattern of divine judgment.

Isaiah 14:13-15 describes Babylon's boast to ascend to heaven and fall to Sheol — directly echoed in Jesus' woe against Capernaum.

Isaiah 14:15 describes the king of Babylon being 'brought down to Sheol' — the same phrase Jesus uses for Capernaum's fall from pride.

Jeremiah 51:53 says Babylon's ascent to heaven will still be destroyed — the same pride-to-fall pattern as Capernaum's judgment.

Amos 9:2 Parallel

Amos 9:2 declares that even climbing to heaven cannot escape God's hand — a direct parallel to Capernaum's being brought down to Hades.

Obadiah 1:4 Parallel

Obadiah 1:4 pronounces God's judgment on Edom's pride with the same 'bring you down' language — Capernaum's fall mirrors that of arrogant nations.

Matthew 4:13 Historical context

Matthew 4:13 reveals Capernaum as Jesus' home base, explaining why it was 'exalted to heaven' before judgment.

Matthew 11:23 contains the identical saying about Capernaum's downfall — a direct parallel account of Jesus' words.

Mark 1:21 Historical context

In Mark 1:21, Jesus taught in Capernaum — the same city later condemned for rejecting him, highlighting the tragedy of its fall.

Ezekiel 26:20 pronounces Tyre's descent to the pit — Capernaum's judgment echoes this fate of being brought down to the underworld.

Ezekiel 31:18 describes the proud tree being brought down to the world below — Capernaum's pride similarly leads to descent into Hades.

Ezekiel 32:18 commands a lament over Egypt being sent down to the pit — Capernaum's descent to Hades is a similar judgment on a prideful city.