Matthew 21:17
"and said to him, “Do you hear what these are saying?” Jesus said to them, “Yes. Did you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of children and nursing babies, you have perfected praise’?”"
Key Reflection
Jesus acknowledges that His opponents are criticizing Him but then draws attention to a Scripture verse from Psalm 8:2, where David says, "Out of the mouths of babes and nursing infants you have perfected praise." This highlights that even children can speak truthfully and spiritually, suggesting that Jesus' actions are divinely guided and worthy of praise.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes