Matthew 11:26

even so, Father, for it was thy good pleasure that so it should be."

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25And upon this occasion Jesus opened his mouth and said, "I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and knowing, and hast revealed them to babes:

27All things are delivered to me by my Father: and no one knoweth the Son, but the Father; nor does any one know the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son is pleased to reveal Him.

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Cross References

Romans 9:18So then He hath mercy on whom He pleaseth, and whom He will, He hardeneth.

Ephesians 1:9having made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure, which He had before purposed in Himself:

Ephesians 3:11according to the ancient purpose, which He executed 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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