Prayers of Jesus
Back to Prayers of Jesus

Prayers of Jesus · 4 of 21

Thanking the Father

During his ministry

Matthew 11:25–27

2 accounts of this passage

Matthew 11:25–27

25At that time, Jesus answered and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to infants.” 26Yes, Father, this is exactly what pleased you. 27My Father has entrusted everything to me. No one truly knows the Son except the Father, and no one truly knows the Father except the Son — and anyone the Son chooses to reveal him to."

Read Matthew 11

About this passage

What happened

Jesus thanked the Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from the wise and learned and showing them to little children.

Where this fits

One of 21 passages in Jesus' Prayers of Jesus, in the group “During his ministry.”

Keep exploring

PreviousAll Night Before Choosing the TwelveLuke 6:12–13NextBlessing the LoavesMark 6:41