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Berean Standard Bible

“At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.”

Matthew 11:25

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Jesus has just criticized towns that saw his miracles and did not repent. Then he turns to prayer, giving thanks to the Father in a passage that leads into his invitation to the weary.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

World English Bible (WEB)

At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.

King James Version (KJV)

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

American Standard Version (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:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

At that time Jesus made answer and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

At that time Jesus answering said, 'I do confess to You, Father, Lord of the heavens and of the earth, that you did hide these things from wise and understanding ones, and did reveal them to babes.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

En aquel tiempo, respondiendo Jesús, dijo: Te alabo, Padre, Señor del cielo y de la tierra, que hayas escondido estas cosas de los sabios y de los entendidos, y las hayas revelado á los niños.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En esa ocasión, Jesús dijo:«Te alabo Padre, Señor del cielo y de la tierra, porque escondiste estas cosas de los sabios e inteligentes, y se las diste a conocer a los niños.

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