What is the meaning of Matthew 11 verses 25 and 26 in the Bible?

Answer 1

This is an echo of the 'Messianic Secret" found mainly in Mark's Gospel. According to Mark, Jesus frequently told those he cured to say nothing of this and also told the disciples that the message in his parables was for them, not for outsiders. See for example, Mark 4:11-12:"And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them."

Of course, this only takes us back to the original New Testament gospel and does not really tell us why Mark has Jesus want to hide his meanings.

Answer 2

Matthews 11:25 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. Matthew 11:25-26, from the NIV: "At that time Jesus said, 'I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure." Jesus was not saying that you shouldn't think. Rather He was saying that those who had truly open minds, like little children, would believe "these things," while those who considered themselves wise and prudent - or who took pride in those things - couldn't see them. What were "these things?" They're mentioned in Matthew 11:21-24, where Jesus speaks out against those cities who had seen God's handiwork as shown through Jesus, but did not repent of their wicked ways. Their so-called "wisdom" made them so confident in themselves that they saw no reason to change.