Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, for so it was pleasing in your eyes.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

25At that time Jesus made answer and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children.

27All things have been given to me by my Father; and no one has knowledge of the Son, but the Father; and no one has knowledge of the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will make it clear.

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Cross References

Isaiah 46:10Making clear from the first what is to come, and from past times the things which have not so far come about; saying, My purpose is fixed, and I will do all my pleasure;

Romans 9:18So then, at his pleasure he has mercy on a man, and at his pleasure he makes the heart hard.

Ephesians 1:9Having made clear to us the secret of his purpose, in agreement with the design which he had in mind, to put into his hands

Ephesians 3:11Which is seen in his eternal purpose 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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