# Truly I say to you

"I tell you the truth." This phrase adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.

# it will be more bearable

"the suffering will be less"

# the land of Sodom and Gomorrah

This refers to the people who lived in Sodom and Gomorrah. Alternate translation: "the people who lived in the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# that city

This refers to the people in the city that does not receive the apostles or listen to their message. Alternate translation: "the people of the city that does not receive you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])