Matthew 11:25 “At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and…”

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.

American Standard Version

At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:

Geneva Bible 1599

At that time Iesus answered, and saide, I giue thee thankes, O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and men of vnderstanding, and hast opened them vnto babes.

Darby Translation

At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.

Young's Literal Translation

At that time Jesus answering said, 'I do confess to Thee, Father, Lord of the heavens and of the earth, that thou didst hide these things from wise and understanding ones, and didst reveal them to babes.

Bible in Basic English

At that time Jesus made answer and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children.

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Cross references

“Jesus”

Luke 10:21–24

Luke 10:21–24 · BSB

At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Fat…

“I thank”

John 11:41 Daniel 2:23 1 Chronicles 29:13 2 Thessalonians 2:13 2 Thessalonians 2:14

John 11:41 · BSB

So they took away the stone. Then Jesus lifted His eyes upward and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

Daniel 2:23 · BSB

To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.”

1 Chronicles 29:13 · BSB

Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB

To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

“Lord”

Acts 17:24 Isaiah 66:1 Daniel 4:35 Genesis 14:22 2 Kings 19:15 Genesis 14:19

Acts 17:24 · BSB

The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands.

Isaiah 66:1 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?

Daniel 4:35 · BSB

All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Genesis 14:22 · BSB

But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

2 Kings 19:15 · BSB

And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 14:19 · BSB

and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

“because”

1 Corinthians 1:18–29 Romans 11:8–10 John 9:39–41 1 Corinthians 2:6–8 2 Corinthians 3:14 Matthew 13:11–16

1 Corinthians 1:18–29 · BSB

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Romans 11:8–10 · BSB

as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.”

John 9:39–41 · BSB

Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.”

1 Corinthians 2:6–8 · BSB

Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

2 Corinthians 3:14 · BSB

But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.

Matthew 13:11–16 · BSB

He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

“and hast”

Matthew 21:16 Psalm 8:2 Matthew 16:17 Mark 10:14–16 Jeremiah 1:5–8 1 Samuel 3:4–21

Matthew 21:16 · BSB

“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’ ?”

Psalm 8:2 · BSB

From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.

Matthew 16:17 · BSB

Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.

Mark 10:14–16 · BSB

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Jeremiah 1:5–8 · BSB

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

1 Samuel 3:4–21 · BSB

Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”

Also

Luke 22:42

Luke 22:42 · BSB

“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

24But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”

26Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.

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