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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:25–26
18th Century
Theologian
From the wise and prudent. That is, from those who thought themselves wise—wise according to the world's estimation of w…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 11:25
At that season Jesus answered and said (εν εκεινω τω καιρω αποκριθεις ειπεν). Spoke to his Father in audible voice. The time and p…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:25
19th Century
Preacher
At that time Jesus answered and said—
So he had been talking with his Father: "Jesus answered." Very often, no doubt, the Saviour s…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:25
“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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 11:25
16th Century
Theologian
Jesus answering. Though the Hebrew verb, answer (ענה), is frequently used even at the beginning of a discourse, yet in this passa…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:25
17th Century
Pastor
At that time Jesus answered, and said
The time referred to is, when the disciples returned to him, and gave him an a…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:25–30
17th Century
Minister
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 …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:20–30
13th Century
Philosopher
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…