Study it in the app“In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing before you.”
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hour
One of the twelve parts of the day, counted from morning.
Where else “hōrai” appearsrejoice greatly
Leap for joy, rejoice greatly.
Where else “ēgalliasato” appearsSpirit
God himself at work, giving life and dwelling in believers.
Where else “pneumati” appearsHoly Spirit
God's Spirit, who is his own and sets people apart for him.
Where else “hagiōi” appearssay
To express something in words to others.
Where else “eipen” appearspraise
To extol God before everyone.
Where else “Exomologoumai” appearsFather
God, who gives life and cares for his own; the Father of Jesus.
Where else “pater” appearsLord
The Lord: God, whose name is YHWH; also Jesus.
Where else “kyrie” appearssky
The vault we see above the earth, where birds fly and the stars are.
Where else “ouranou” appearsearth
The whole earth under heaven, where human beings live.
Where else “gēs” appearshide
Hide, conceal, keep secret.
Where else “apekrypsas” appearswise
Wise, skilled, clever.
Where else “sophōn” appearsintelligent, understanding
Intelligent, understanding, wise.
Where else “synetōn” appearsreveal
Reveal, uncover what was hidden.
Where else “apekalypsas” appearsinfant
Someone still immature in faith.
Where else “nēpiois” appearsyes
Yes.
Where else “nai” appearsbecome
To turn into something new, different from before.
Where else “egeneto” appearsgood pleasure, goodwill
Good pleasure, goodwill: what seems good to someone; also a desire.
Where else “eudokia” appearsbefore, in front of
In front of, before.
Where else “emprosthen” appearsOther books that tell the same thing or quote these words.
Jesus praises the Father
A similar saying; scholars discuss whether it is the same saying in another setting or a repeated one.
Luke 10:21-22
21In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing before you. 22All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son and the one to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.”
25At that time Jesus responded and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you hid these things from the wise and the intelligent and revealed them to little children. 26Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing before you. 27All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, nor does anyone know the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
20Yet do not rejoice in this, that the spirits submit to you; but rejoice that your names have been written in heaven.”
21 · This verse (above)
22All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son and the one to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.”
1. What it says
What question does the expert in the law ask Jesus, and how does Jesus answer with the story of the Samaritan? (vv. 25-37)
2. What it means
In the story, what do the priest, the Levite and the Samaritan each do on seeing the wounded man? How does Jesus change the question at the end? (vv. 31-36)
3. How I live it
Jesus says, “Go and do likewise.” Who near you needs a concrete help today that you can actually give? (v. 37)
