Font Size
Matthew 11:25
New English Translation
Matthew 11:25
New English Translation
Jesus’ Invitation
25 At that time Jesus said,[a] “I praise[b] you, Father, Lord[c] of heaven and earth, because[d] you have hidden these things from the wise[e] and intelligent, and have revealed them to little children.[f]
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Matthew 11:25 tn Grk “At that time, answering, Jesus said.” This construction is somewhat redundant in English and has been simplified in the translation.
- Matthew 11:25 tn Or “thank.”
- Matthew 11:25 sn The title Lord is an important name for God, showing his sovereignty, but it is interesting that it comes next to a reference to the Father, a term indicative of God’s care. The two concepts are often related in the NT; see Eph 1:3-6.
- Matthew 11:25 tn Or “that.”
- Matthew 11:25 sn See 1 Cor 1:26-31, where Paul states that not many of the wise, powerful, or privileged had responded to the gospel.
- Matthew 11:25 tn Or “to the childlike,” or “the innocent” (BDAG 671 s.v. νήπιος 1.b.β).
New English Translation (NET)
NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2017 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved.