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In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, 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: yea, Father; for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In that same hour (εν αυτη τη ωρα). Literally, "at the hour itself," almost a demonstrative use of αυτος (Robertson, Grammar

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit.—The words that follow are also found in Matthew 11:25-27 (see Notes on those verses), but the openi…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wis…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Theophylact of Ohrid: As a loving father rejoices to see his sons do what is right, so Christ also rejoices that His Apostl…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The emphasis on joy combines with another subject of Luke’s special interest—the Holy Spirit in the life of Christ. These verses show (1) God’s sov…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in Spirit
In his human soul: his heart was filled with joy, not so much at the success o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

All our victories over Satan are obtained by power derived from Jesus Christ, and He must have all the praise. But let us beware of spiritual pride…

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