Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, for such has been Thy gracious will.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25About that time Jesus exclaimed, "I heartily praise Thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and of earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from sages and men of discernment, and hast unveiled them to babes.

27"All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one fully knows the Son except the Father, nor does any one fully know the Father except the Son and all to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.

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Cross References

Romans 9:18This is a proof that wherever He chooses He shows mercy, and wherever he chooses He hardens the heart.

Ephesians 1:9when He made known to us the secret of His will. And this is in harmony with God's merciful purpose

Ephesians 3:11Such was the eternal purpose which He had formed 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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