Matthew 11:26

Yea, Father, because this way it was done pleasing in thy sight.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

In Context

25Jesus having responded at that time, said, I extol thee, O Father, Lord of the heaven and the earth, because thou hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to the childlike.

27All things were delivered to me by my Father. And no man knows the Son, except the Father, nor does any man know the Father, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son wants to reveal him.

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Cross References

Isaiah 46:10declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure,

Romans 9:18So then he is merciful to whom he will, and whom he will he hardens.

Ephesians 1:9Having made known to us the mystery of his will according to his desire, which he purposed within himself

Ephesians 3:11according to the purpose of the ages, which he made in Christ Jesus our Lord,

Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:26-30

Christ's Invitation to Burthened Souls. 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are… Read the whole commentary →

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