Matthew 11:27

All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and [he] to whomsoever the Son will reveal [him].

All things {G3956} are delivered {G3860} unto me {G3427} of {G5259} my {G3450} Father {G3962}: and {G2532} no man {G3762} knoweth {G1921} the Son {G5207}, but {G1508} the Father {G3962}; neither {G3761} knoweth {G1921} any man {G5100} the Father {G3962}, save {G1508} the Son {G5207}, and he {G2532} to {G3739} whomsoever {G1437} the Son {G5207} will {G1014} reveal {G601} him.

"My Father has handed over everything to me. Indeed, no one fully knows the Son except the Father, and no one fully knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.

All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.

All things have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one knoweth the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal him.

Commentary

Matthew 11:27 is a profound declaration by Jesus, revealing the unique and intimate relationship between God the Father and God the Son, and the exclusive means by which humanity can truly come to know the Father.

Context

This verse follows Jesus' lament over the unrepentant cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum (Matthew 11:20-24) and precedes His gracious invitation to the weary and heavy-laden (Matthew 11:28-30). In the verses immediately prior (Matthew 11:25-26), Jesus praises the Father for hiding divine truths from the "wise and prudent" and revealing them to "babes." Verse 27 explains *how* this revelation occurs, emphasizing that true spiritual understanding is not gained through human intellect or effort, but through divine disclosure mediated by the Son.

Key Themes

  • Jesus' Divine Authority and Sovereignty: The opening phrase, "All things are delivered unto me of my Father," speaks to Jesus' unparalleled authority and universal dominion. This is not merely delegated power but an inherent authority given by the Father, affirming His divine nature and role in creation and redemption. This echoes other declarations of His supreme power, such as in Matthew 28:18.
  • The Exclusive and Intimate Knowledge of the Trinity: The verse highlights a profound mystery: only the Father truly "knows" the Son, and only the Son truly "knows" the Father. This signifies an unparalleled, essential, and eternal communion within the Godhead, far beyond human comprehension.
  • The Son as the Sole Revealer of the Father: The latter part of the verse is critical for humanity's access to God: "neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him." This establishes Jesus as the indispensable mediator and the exclusive means by which anyone can come to a saving knowledge of God. There is no independent path to knowing the Father apart from His Son. This truth is central to the New Testament, as seen in John 14:6 and John 1:18.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "knoweth" is ginลskล (ฮณฮนฮฝฯŽฯƒฮบฯ‰), which implies more than mere intellectual acquaintance. It denotes a deep, personal, experiential, and intimate knowledge. When applied to the Father and the Son, it speaks of their perfect, essential, and eternal communion. When applied to how the Son reveals the Father, it means enabling a genuine, personal relationship with God, not just head knowledge.

Practical Application

Matthew 11:27 offers immense comfort and clarity. It assures us that while God is transcendent and mysterious, He has provided a way for us to know Him. Our ability to understand God is not dependent on our intelligence or spiritual striving, but on the gracious revelation of Jesus Christ. To truly know God, one must embrace Jesus as the Son, trusting in His authority and accepting His revelation. This verse encourages humility in seeking God, recognizing that He must reveal Himself to us, and that this revelation comes exclusively through His Son.

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Cross-References

  • John 14:6

    Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  • John 14:9

    Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou [then], Shew us the Father?

  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  • Luke 10:22

    All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and [he] to whom the Son will reveal [him].

  • 2 John 1:9

    Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

  • John 17:25

    O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.

  • John 17:26

    And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare [it]: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
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