KJV ORIGINAL
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Yes, Father, this is exactly how you wanted it to be.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God's plan doesn't make sense to us, but it's always perfect to him.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse is part of Jesus' prayer of thanksgiving to God, following his rebuke of unrepentant cities and his praise for how God reveals spiritual truths. Jesus emphasizes God's sovereign choice to hide these truths from the wise and reveal them to the humble, like children, reflecting the cultural dynamics of first-century Judaism where divine wisdom was a central theme. This highlights the tension between human pride and God's mysterious ways during Jesus' ministry around 30 AD.
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