Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 11:25

"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:" — Matthew 11:25 (ASV)

At that time Jesus answered,

He seemed to answer himself. He answered to the thoughts that passed through his own mind. At that time Jesus answered.

At that time Jesus answered and said—

So he had been talking with his Father: "Jesus answered." Very often, no doubt, the Saviour spoke with God when it is not recorded in the Gospels that he did so; but here a plain hint is given that Christ was in intimate communion and fellowship with God. At such times, great doctrines which, to the shallow minds of those who live at a distance from God, even seem dreadful, become delightful, and are lit up with unusual splendor. At that time, the doctrine of election was especially upon the heart of Christ because he was dwelling near to God himself: "Jesus answered and said"—