Summary: Jesus praised the Father for revealing divine truths to the humble and childlike, hidden from the wise and learned. He emphasized the exclusive mutual knowledge between Him and the Father, extending the opportunity for revelation to those He chooses. Inviting the weary and burdened, Jesus offered rest, urging them to embrace His gentle and humble teachings for soulful peace, with His yoke being easy and burden light.
At that time Jesus exclaimed:
“I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.
Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father.
No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”