Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, I thank thee that this has seemed good to thee.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25At that same time Jesus uttered the words: “I thank thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that, though thou hast hidden these things from the wise and learned, thou hast revealed them to the child-like!

27Everything has been committed to me by my Father; nor does any one fully know the Son, except the Father, or fully know the Father, except the Son and those to whom the Son may choose to reveal him.

Read all of Matthew 11

Cross References

Romans 9:18So, then, where God wills, he takes pity, and where he wills, he hardens the heart.

Ephesians 1:9when he made known to us his hidden purpose. And it also accords with the good-will which God purposed to exhibit in Christ,

Ephesians 3:11in accordance with that purpose which runs through all the ages and which he has now accomplished in Jesus, the Christ, our Master.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Matthew 11:26