Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you concealed these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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In Context
24But I say to you that it shall be easier for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”
26Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.
Cross References
Genesis 14:19He blessed him saying, 1 “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 1
Deuteronomy 10:14Behold, to Yahweh your God belongs heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth, with all that is in them.
1 Samuel 3:4Yahweh called to Samuel, who said, “Here I am.”
1 Chronicles 29:13Now then, our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name.
Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own understanding! 1
Isaiah 29:18On that day the deaf will hear the words of a book, 1 and the eyes of the blind will see out of the deep darkness. 1
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 →