Study it in the app“At 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.”
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right time
The right moment for something.
Where else “kairōi” appearsJesus
Jesus, the Greek form of the Hebrew Yehoshua (Joshua), which means "YHWH saves". It is the name the angel told Joseph to give him (Matthew 1:21).
Where else “Iēsous” appearsanswer
To say something back to the one who spoke or asked.
Where else “apokritheis” 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.
Where else “ekrypsas” 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” 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.
Matthew 11:25-30
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.”
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.”
24But I tell you that it will be more bearable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”
25 · This verse (above)
26Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing before you.
1. What it says
What did Jesus tell John's messengers to report about what they hear and see (vv. 4–5)?
2. What it means
Why does Jesus say his yoke is easy and his burden light (vv. 28–30)?
3. How I live it
Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to him (v. 28). What burden could you bring to him today?
