Matthew 11:25 asv — At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these th…

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"At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: "

— Matthew 11:25, American Standard Version

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Matthew 11 — Context

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But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for you.

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And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt go down unto Hades: for if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in thee, it would have remained until this day.

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But I say unto you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

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At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:

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yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.

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All things have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one knoweth the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal him.

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Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 11:25 say?
Matthew 11:25 in the American Standard Version reads: “At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: ”
Where is Matthew 11:25 in the Bible?
Matthew 11:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 25.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 11:25.
What translation should I read Matthew 11:25 in?
Matthew 11:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 11:25?
Matthew 11:25 reads (ASV): “At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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