Matthew 11:25

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.

Ver. 25. At that time Jesus answered ] Here to answer is to continue to speak. Albeit if we compare herewith Luke 10:21 , it may seem to be spoken in answer to the seventy disciples now returning, and relating what they had said and done in their voyage.

" Laetius est quoties magno sibi constat honestum. "

(Lucan.)