Matthew 11:25

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 14:19

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

Genesis 14:22

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

2 Kings 19:15

and prayed to the Lord: “Lord, God of Israel, whose throne is between the gold creatures with wings, only you are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.

1 Chronicles 29:13

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

Job 37:24

That is why people honor him; he does not respect those who say they are wise.”

Psalm 8:2

You have taught children and babies to sing praises to you because of your enemies. And so you silence your enemies and destroy those who try to get even.

Isaiah 5:21

How terrible it will be for people who think they are wise and believe they are clever.

Isaiah 66:1

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

Daniel 2:23

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

Daniel 4:35

People on earth are not truly 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.

Matthew 16:17

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

Matthew 21:16

They asked Jesus, “Do you hear the things these children are saying?” Jesus answered, “Yes. Haven’t you read in the Scriptures, ‘You have taught children and babies to sing praises’?”

Luke 22:42

“Father, if you are willing, take away this cup of suffering. But do what you want, not what I want.”

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they don’t know what they are doing.” The soldiers threw lots to decide who would get his clothes.

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.

John 12:27

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

John 12:28

Father, bring glory to your name!” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have brought glory to it, and I will do it again.”

Acts 17:24

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

1 Corinthians 2:10

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

2 Corinthians 3:14

But their minds were closed, and even today that same covering hides the meaning when they read the old agreement. That covering is taken away only through Christ.

1 Samuel 2:18

But Samuel obeyed the Lord. As a boy he wore a linen holy vest.