Matthew 11:25

Verses 25,26. From the wise and prudent. That is, from those who thought themselves wise--wise according to the world's estimation of wisdom--the men of philosophy, and self-conceit, and science, falsely so called, 1 Co 1:26,27. Hast revealed them unto babes. To the poor, ignorant, and obscure; the teachable, simple, and humble. Such as his disciples were. He had reference here probably to 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 men. The reason given, the only satisfactory reason is, that it so seemed good in the sight of God.