Luke 10:21-24

Luke 10:21-24

[21] In  that  hour  rejoiced in  spirit,  and  said,  I thank  O Father,  Lord  of heaven  and  earth,  that  thou hast hid  from  the wise  and  prudent,  and  hast revealed  them  unto babes:  even so,  Father;  for  so  it seemed  good  sight.  [22] All things  are delivered  of  Father:  and  no man  knoweth  who  the Son  the Father;  and  who  the Father  the Son,  and  he to whom  the Son  will  reveal  [23] And  he turned him  unto  his disciples,  and said  privately,  Blessed  are the eyes  which  see  the things that  ye see:  [24] For  I tell  that  many  prophets  and  kings  have desired  those things which  see,  and  not  them; and  to hear  those things which  ye hear,  and  not  heard 

What does Luke 10:21-24 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This incident followed the preceding one immediately ( Luke 10:21). The subject of joy continues, and the section on the responsibilities and rewards of discipleship reaches its climax here. Jesus expressed His joy to the Father in prayer for revealing to the disciples what they had learned, particularly Jesus" victory over Satan. This understanding constituted a unique privilege that Jesus pointed out to them.
The two parts of this section occur elsewhere in Jesus" ministry ( Luke 10:21-22 in Matthew 11:25-27, and Luke 10:23-24 in Matthew 13:16-17). This suggests that Jesus said these things on more than one occasion.