KJV King James Version
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
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Matthew 11:26
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
WEB World English Bible
Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.
ASV American Standard Version
yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Yes, Father, because so it was good pleasure before Thee.
Surrounding context — Matthew 11
23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
24 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
25 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.
26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and [he] to whomsoever the Son will reveal [him].
28 Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
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Ephesians 3:11According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:2 Timothy 1:9Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,Isaiah 46:10Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:Job 33:13Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.Ephesians 1:11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:Romans 9:18Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.Luke 10:21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.Ephesians 1:9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:Romans 11:33-36O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
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