Knoweth who the Son is (γινωσκε τις εστιν ο υιος). Knows by experience, γινωσκε. Here Mt 11:27 has επιγινωσκε (fully knows) and si…

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…

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…

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

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…

All things are delivered to me of my Father
In some ancient copies, and in the Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions, before t…

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…