Wherefore didst thou contend against him? for he will not answer all his words.
Matthew 11:26 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 Yes, Father: for so was it benevolence before thee. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Yes, Father, [I praise You that] such was Your gracious will and good pleasure. American Standard Version (1901) yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight. Common English Bible Indeed, Father, this brings you happiness. Catholic Public Domain Version Yes, Father, for this was pleasing before you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Yea, Father; for so hath it seemed good in thy sight. |
Wherefore didst thou contend against him? for he will not answer all his words.
Announcing the last part from the beginning, and from of old what was not done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my delight:
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I will acknowledge to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes: yes Father, for so was it benevolence before thee.
Saying, Father, If thou art willing, turn aside this cup from me: but not my will, but thine, be done.
And Jesus said, Father, let them go; for they know not what they do. And having divided his garments, they cast lots.
Then took they away the stone where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes above, and said, Father, I return thee thanks that thou didst hear me.
Now has my soul been troubled; and what should I say? O Father, save me from this hour: but for this came I to this hour.
Father, honour thy name. Then came a voice from heaven, I have also honoured, and will again honour.
Surely then, whom he will he commiserates, and whom he will he hardens.
In whom also we were cast by lot, determined beforehand according to the purpose of him performing all things according to the counsel of his will:
Having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his benevolence which he purposed in himself:
According to the purpose of times immemorial which he made in Christ Jesus our Lord:
Who having saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, given us in Christ Jesus before eternal times,