At that time, Jesus said:
“Father, LORD of heaven and earth, I praise you because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to simple people.
Commentaries
11:25 - 11:30
The Father and the Son.
This short prayer (25) is also found in Luke 10:21, as Jesus’ spontaneous and joyful reaction to the results of the apostles’ mission: simple people welcome the proclamation of the kingdom of God. Matthew transcribes it in the same context. It is Jesus’s messianic prayer in response to God’s surprising revelation to simple people. The one who sends his followers with authority on a task that apparently exceeds all human capacity is the only one capable of transforming that burden and yoke into an experience of joy.
Commentaries
The Father and the Son.
This short prayer (25) is also found in Luke 10:21, as Jesus’ spontaneous and joyful reaction to the results of the apostles’ mission: simple people welcome the proclamation of the kingdom of God. Matthew transcribes it in the same context. It is Jesus’s messianic prayer in response to God’s surprising revelation to simple people. The one who sends his followers with authority on a task that apparently exceeds all human capacity is the only one capable of transforming that burden and yoke into an experience of joy.