Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
Majority Standard Bible
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In Context
24But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”
26Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
Cross References
Genesis 14:19and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
Deuteronomy 10:14Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it.
1 Samuel 3:4Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”
1 Chronicles 29:13Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.
Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.
Isaiah 29:18On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:17-25
Christ Reproaches Chorazin, &c.. 16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, 17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of… Read the whole commentary →