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At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.
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The Wisdom of a Child
Commentators explain that God doesn't hide truth from intelligent people, but from the "wise and prudent" in their own eyes—the proud and self-sufficient. He reveals it to "babes," meaning those who are humble, teachable, and recognize their dependence on Him. As one scholar puts it, these are the ones who can "cling, and trust, and cry, and love." Spiritual insight is a matter of heart posture, not intellect.
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Matthew
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18th Century
Presbyterian
From the wise and prudent. That is, from those who thought themselves wise—wise according to the world's estimation of w…
At that season Jesus answered and said (εν εκεινω τω καιρω αποκριθεις ειπεν). Spoke to his Father in audible voice. The time and p…
19th Century
Anglican
Answered and said — This phrase is a Hebraism, suggesting the words were spoken in response to an unrecorded event. Luke connects …
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Baptist
At that time Jesus answered and said—
So he had been talking with his Father: "Jesus answered." Very often, no doubt, the Saviour s…
“At that time” loosely joins this section with the immediate context. Matthew assumes that there has been some success in the mission of Jesus (and…
16th Century
Protestant
Jesus answering. Though the Hebrew verb, answer (ענה), is frequently used even at the beginning of a discourse, yet in this passa…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
At that time Jesus answered, and said The time referred to is, when the disciples returned to him, and gave him an a…
It is fitting for children to be grateful. When we come to God as a Father, we must remember that he is Lord of heaven and earth, which obliges us …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, He satisfied John’s followers; now He rebukes the unbelievers. He does two things: first, what was done by the Lord is described, and s…
