Matthew 11:26

Yes, my Father, for thus was it pleasing before thee!

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25IN that time Jeshu answered and said, I praise thee, my Father, the Lord of the heavens and of the earth, that thou hast concealed these (things) from the wise and prudent, but hast revealed them unto little children.

27All things are delivered to me from my Father; and no man knoweth the Son but the Father; also the Father no man knoweth, except the Son, and he (to) whom the Son pleaseth to reveal (him).

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Cross References

Romans 9:18Then upon whom he willeth he is merciful, and whom he willeth he hardeneth.

Ephesians 1:9and hath made known to us the mystery of his will, which before he had determined in himself should be done:

Ephesians 3:11that which he prepared from of old, and which he hath executed by Jeshu 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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