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Turning to the disciples, he said, "All things have been delivered to me from my Father. No one knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whoever the Son desires to reveal him."
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The Unique Father-Son Bond
Commentators emphasize that this verse reveals a profound and exclusive relationship between the Father and the Son. Their knowledge of each other is perfect and complete in a way no one else can experience. Jesus is presented here on terms of 'perfect equality and understanding with the Father,' giving us a glimpse into their unique divine bond.
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Knoweth who the Son is (γινωσκε τις εστιν ο υιος). Knows by experience, γινωσκε. Here Mt 11:27 has επιγινωσκε (fully knows) and si…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
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…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All things are delivered to me of my Father In some ancient copies, and in the Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions, before t…
Presbyterian
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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