Matthew 11:26

Yea, Father, because it was so well pleasing in thy sight.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25At that time Jesus responding said, I praise thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and reveal them unto babes.

27All things were delivered unto me by my Father: and no one perfectly knows the Son, except the Father; neither does any one perfectly know the Father, except the Son; and he to whom the Son may wish to reveal Him.

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Cross References

Romans 9:18Then therefore he has mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he hardens.

Ephesians 1:9having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his own good pleasure, which he purposed in himself

Ephesians 3:11according to the purpose of the ages which he made 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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