At that time] This is said to be when the seventy were returned, and had told our Saviour what good successe they had, Luke 10. 17, 21. Jesus answered] To the report of the seventy disciples in Luke: or, answering is put for the beginning of a speech, as often in Scripture. I thank thee] Or. I confesse unto thee. Confession is an acknowledgement of Gods mercy, with praising him for it, Hebrews 13:15. these things] The mysteries of thy kingdom. and prudent] Gr. intelligent, or, understanding. That is, from the Scribes and Pharisees. hast revealed them] By the ministery of me, and such as I have sent to teach. unto babes] To ignorant persons, who know no more in such things, then children do in worldly affairs.