Matthew 11:25

“At that time Jesus answered, and said, etc.] The time referred to is, when the disciples returned to him, and gave him an account of the success of their ministry, (<421017>Luke 10:17,21) who say nothing of the conversion of sinners, but of the spirits being subject to them; and may also refer to the several things spoken of in the context: it was at that time when Christ spoke to the multitude about John, and the excellency of his ministry, which yet was ineffectual to great numbers, who for a while attended on it; and when he took notice to the people, how he himself, as well as John, was rejected and vilified by the Pharisees, and received by publicans and sinners; and when he upbraided…”

“At that time Jesus answered and said--We are not to understand by this, that the previous discourse had been concluded, and that this is a record only of something said about the same period. For the connection is most close, and the word "answered"--which, when there is no one to answer, refers to something just before said, or rising in the mind of the speaker in consequence of something said--confirms this. What Jesus here "answered" evidently was the melancholy results of His ministry, lamented over in the foregoing verses. It is as if He had said, "Yes; but there is a brighter side to the picture; even in those who have rejected the message of eternal life, it is the pride of their own…”

“From the wise and prudent - That is, from those who “thought” themselves wise - “wise” according to the world’s estimation of wisdom, 1 Corinthians 1:26-27. Hast revealed them unto babes - To the poor, the ignorant, and the obscure; the teachable, the simple, the humble. By the wise and prudent here he had reference probably to the proud and haughty scribes and Pharisees in Capernaum. They rejected his gospel, but it was the pleasure of God to reveal it to obscure and more humble people. The reason given, the only satisfactory reason, is, that it so seemed good in the sight of God. In this the Saviour acquiesced, saying, “Even so, Father;” and in the dealings of God it is proper that all…”

“Jesus answering - This word does not always imply, that something had been spoken, to which an answer is now made. It often means no more than the speaking in reference to some action or circumstance preceding. The following words Christ speaks in reference to the case of the cities above mentioned: I thank thee - That is, I acknowledge and joyfully adore the justice and mercy of thy dispensations: Because thou hast hid - That is, because thou hast suffered these things to be hid from men, who are in other respects wise and prudent, while thou hast discovered them to those of the weakest understanding, to them who are only wise to Godward. Luk 10:21. Matthew 11:27”

“11:25-30 This passage focuses on the remnant who, despite the present generation’s overall rejection of the Messiah, willingly embrace him and follow his teachings. 11:25 those who think themselves wise and clever: The Pharisees and teachers of religious law thought their access to God was guaranteed through their knowledge and practice of the law. Jesus’ disciples were more childlike (see 21:15-16).”

“Jesus: Luk 10:21-24 I thank: Ch1 29:13; Dan 2:23; Joh 11:41; Th2 2:13, Th2 2:14 Lord: Gen 14:19, Gen 14:22; Deu 10:14, Deu 10:15; Kg2 19:15; Isa 66:1; Dan 4:35; Act 17:24 because: Mat 13:11-16; Isa 5:21, Isa 29:10-14, Isa 29:18, Isa 29:19; Mar 4:10-12; Joh 7:48, Joh 7:49; Joh 9:39-41, Joh 12:38-40; Rom 11:8-10; Co1 1:18-29, Co1 2:6-8, Co1 3:18-20; Co2 3:14, Co2 4:3-6 and hast: Mat 16:17, Mat 18:3, Mat 18:4, Mat 21:16; Sa1 2:18, 3:4-21; Psa 8:2; Jer 1:5-8; Mar 10:14-16; Co1 1:27 Matthew 11:26”