And thou, Capernaum] Jesus adapts to Capernaum the prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 14:13) upon Babylon and its king. Shalt be brought down to hell] (lit. 'Hades'). In themselves the words might simply mean that Capernaum shall cease to be a city and become desolate, as it is at present; but the context suggests that the condemnation of its unbelieving inhabitants in the Day of Judgment is also alluded to.

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