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Luke 10:21
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses His disciples immediately after instructing them to rejoice that their names are written in heaven rather than in miraculous power. The declaration occurs at that specific hour following the seventy-two's return.
The words — ἠγαλλιάσατο (ēgalliasato) means "He rejoiced," and πνεύματι (pneumati) translates as "Spirit." The text states Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit at that hour, explicitly locating the cause of His joy in divine action rather than human achievement.
The thread — The declaration matches Matthew 11:25 and aligns with the concealment and revelation pattern in Matthew 13:11 and 2 Corinthians 4:3. Luke 10:22 immediately follows by stating that the Son alone reveals the Father to those He chooses.
Why it lands — The text observes that spiritual knowledge is granted by sovereign choice, not acquired through human learning. It requires the reader to submit to the Father's pleasure and depend entirely on the Son's discretion for understanding.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 4:3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
- Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus 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.
- Matthew 13:11 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
- 1 Corinthians 2:6 Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
- 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.
- Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
- Job 5:12 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success.
- Psalms 8:2 From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.
- Matthew 16:17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
- Matthew 21:16 “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”