Matthew 11:25

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. I am thankful that you have hidden these things from those who are so wise and so smart. But you have shown them to people who are like little children.

Cross References

Matthew 21:16

They asked Jesus, “Do you hear what these children are saying?” He answered, “Yes. The Scriptures say, ‘You have taught children and babies to give praise.’ Have you not read that Scripture?”

Psalm 8:2

From the mouths of children and babies come songs of praise to you. They sing of your power to silence your enemies who were seeking revenge.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered, “You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah. No one taught you that. My Father in heaven showed you who I am.

2 Corinthians 3:14

But their minds were closed. And even today, when those people read the writings of the old agreement, that same covering hides the meaning. That covering has not been removed for them. It is taken away only through Christ.

Acts 17:24

“He is the God who made the whole world and everything in it. He is the Lord of the land and the sky. He does not live in temples built by human hands.

John 11:41

So they moved the stone away from the entrance. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you heard me.

Daniel 2:23

God of my ancestors, I thank you and praise you. You gave me wisdom and power. You told us what we asked for. You told us about the king’s dream.”

Isaiah 66:1

This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is where I rest my feet. So do you think you can build a house for me? Do I need a place to rest?

Luke 22:42

“Father, if you are willing, please don’t make me drink from this cup. But do what you want, not what I want.”

Daniel 4:35

People on earth are not really important. God does what he wants with the powers of heaven and the people on earth. No one can stop his powerful hand or question what he does.

Isaiah 5:21

They think they are so smart. They think they are very intelligent.

1 Chronicles 29:13

Now, our God, we thank you, and we praise your glorious name!

2 Kings 19:15

Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said, “Lord, God of Israel, you sit as King above the Cherub angels. You alone are the God who rules all the kingdoms on earth. You made heaven and earth.

1 Samuel 2:18

But Samuel served the Lord. He was a helper who wore the linen ephod.

Genesis 14:22

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I promise to the Lord, the God Most High, the one who made heaven and earth.

Genesis 14:19

He blessed Abram and said, “Abram, may you be blessed by God Most High, the one who made heaven and earth.

Job 37:24

That is why people fear and respect him. He shows no respect for those who think they are wise.”

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.” The soldiers threw dice to divide Jesus’ clothes between them.

John 12:27

“Now I am very troubled. What should I say? Should I say, ‘Father save me from this time of suffering’? No, I came to this time so that I could suffer.

John 12:28

Father, do what will bring you glory!” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have already brought glory to myself. I will do it again.”

1 Corinthians 2:10

But God has shown us these things through the Spirit. The Spirit knows all things. The Spirit even knows the deep secrets of God.