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Jesus' Unparalleled Authority
Commentators emphasize that this verse contains one of Jesus' most profound claims. By stating "All things have been delivered unto me," Jesus asserts a unique authority over all of creation, given to Him by the Father. This authority, along with the exclusive, mutual knowledge between Father and Son, points directly to His divine nature, a claim no mere mortal could make.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:27
18th Century
Theologian
All things are delivered, etc. The same doctrine is clearly taught often in the New Testament. See John 3:35; John 6:46;[Refere…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 11:27
All things have been delivered unto me of my Father (παντα μο παρεδοθη υπο του πατρος μου). This sublime claim is not to be whittl…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:27
19th Century
Preacher
Here we have the channel through which electing love works towards people: All things are delivered unto me of my Father. All things are p…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:27
Like the term “Son of Man” (see comment on Mk 8:31), so with “Son of God,” it appears that Jesus used this designation not firmly defined and open …
John Calvin
On Matthew 11:27
16th Century
Theologian
All things have been delivered to me. The connection of this sentence with the preceding one is not correctly understood by those commenta…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:27
17th Century
Pastor
All things are delivered unto me of my Father
This is to be understood of Christ, as mediator; for, as God, nothing …
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…