Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, for this was pleasing before you.

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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 responded and said: “I acknowledge you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and have revealed them to little ones.

27All things have been delivered to me by my Father. And no one knows the Son except the Father, nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and those to whom the Son is willing to reveal him.

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Cross References

Isaiah 46:10From the beginning, I announce the last things, and from the start, the things that have not yet been done, saying: My plan will stand firm, and my entire will shall be done.

Romans 9:18Therefore, he takes pity on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.

Ephesians 1:9So does he make known to us the mystery of his will, which he has set forth in Christ, in a manner well-pleasing to him,

Ephesians 3:11according to that timeless purpose, which he has formed 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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