Translations
Modern
At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
Traditional
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 wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Literal
In the same hour, He exulted in the Holy Spirit and said, “I acknowledge You, Father, Lord of heaven and of the earth, because You hid away these things from the wise and intelligent, and You revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, because of thus it was good pleasure before You.
Latin
In ipsa hora exsultavit Spiritu Sancto, et dixit: Confiteor tibi Pater, Domine cæli et terræ, quod abscondisti hæc a sapientibus et prudentibus, et revelasti ea parvulis. Etiam Pater: quoniam sic placuit ante te.
Original
Greek
English
At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
Notes
You have hidden these things: God uses simple things that a child can understand to shame those who think themselves wise but are foolish in God’s eyes (see Isaiah 29:14; 1 Corinthians 1:18–31).
Events
- 70 Sent Outc. AD 29
Parallels
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Spirit of God
Topics
Agency in Salvation of Men Babes: A Symbol of the Guileless Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of God: Fatherhood of God: Sovereign Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Hears the Report of the Seventy Disciples (In Jerusalem) Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Spiritual Life: Has Its Infancy Wisdom: Worldly