Luke 10:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

I thank

Matthew 11:25

John 11:41

John 17:24

Lord

Psalm 24:1

Isaiah 66:1

Thou hast

Colossians 2:2

Revealed

Even

Ephesians 1:5

General references

Job 28:23

Romans 9:16

Colossians 1:19

Bible References

I thank

Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36)

So they took away the stone. Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said: Father, I thank you that you hear me.

Father, I desire that these whom you gave me may be with me where I am. I want them to see the glory you have given me. For you loved me before the creation of the world.

Lord

([Psalm of David]) The earth and all it contains the world and those who dwell in it belong to Jehovah.

This is what Jehovah says: Heaven is my throne. Earth is my footstool. Where can you people build a house or resting place for me?

Thou hast

He keeps shrewd (crafty) (cunning) people from carrying out their plans so that they cannot do anything successfully.

I will do things that shock and amaze them. I will destroy the wisdom of those who claim to know and understand (discern).

God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

How is it we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who come to nothing (are doomed to destruction)?

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

If our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who perish.

I do this that they may be filled with courage and be united (knit) together in love. I have the full assurance that only true understanding brings. In this way they will accurately know God's secret, which is Christ himself.

Revealed

From the mouths of little children and infants, you have built a fortress against your opponents to silence the enemy and the avenger.

Jehovah is intimate with those who respect him. He reveals the intent of his covenant to them.

The deaf will be able to hear the words of the book read to them. The blind will be freed from gloom and darkness.

There will be a highway there, called: The Road of Holiness. No sinner will ever travel that road. No fools will mislead those who follow it.

He responded: You are allowed to know the divine secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but it is not for others to know. (The Greek word for you is plural and is applied to the disciples as a group.)

Jesus answered him: Bless you, Simon son of John. This knowledge came from my Father in heaven and not from man.

Have you any idea what these people are saying? Jesus answered: Yes. It is written, 'From the lips of children and babies at the breast you have made your praise complete.'

Truly I tell you, he who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child shall not enter it.

Instead God chose the foolish things of the world to confuse (shame) the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to confuse (shame) the things that are mighty.

How is it we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who come to nothing (are doomed to destruction)?

Put away all badness and all deception, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil talk.

Even

He predetermined (ordained) us to adoption, as sons to himself through Jesus Christ, according to the kind intention of his will.

General references

God understands the way to it. He knows where it lives

So then it does not depend on mans will or effort, but on God who shows mercy.

It was the good pleasure of the Father that in him all the fullness should dwell.