Matthew 11:25

At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

24But I tell you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.”

26Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.

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Cross References

Genesis 14:19He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth.

Deuteronomy 10:14Behold, to the LORD your God belongs heaven, the heaven of heavens, and the earth, with all that is therein.

1 Samuel 3:4The LORD called Samuel. He said, “Here I am.”

1 Chronicles 29:13Now therefore, 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 sight!

Isaiah 29:18In that day, the deaf will hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind will see out of obscurity and out of darkness.

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 →

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