Why do you contend against him, saying, ‘He will answer none of man’s words’?
Matthew 11:26 - English Standard Version 2016 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. Matoleo zaidiKing 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. |
Why do you contend against him, saying, ‘He will answer none of man’s words’?
declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.
saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.
So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.
“Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour.
Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”
So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ
This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,
who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,