All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knows who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.
All things.
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.
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
John 3:35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.
and no.
John 1:18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
John 6:44-46 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day…
John 10:15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
No one knows who the Son is except the Father,
This phrase highlights the unique and exclusive knowledge between the Father and the Son, underscoring the mystery of the divine nature of Christ. The term "knows" implies an intimate, experiential understanding, not just intellectual awareness. This exclusivity points to the deep, eternal relationship within the Godhead, as seen in John 1:18, where the Son, who is in the closest relationship with the Father, has made Him known. It also reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, who would have a unique relationship with God, as seen in Isaiah 9:6. This knowledge is not accessible through human wisdom but is revealed by divine revelation.
and no one knows who the Father is except the Son
This statement further emphasizes the reciprocal knowledge between the Father and the Son, indicating that true understanding of God the Father is only possible through the Son. This aligns with John 14:6, where Jesus states that no one comes to the Father except through Him. It underscores the role of Jesus as the mediator between God and humanity, fulfilling the role of the ultimate high priest as described in Hebrews 4:14-16. The Son's unique knowledge of the Father is a testament to His divine nature and mission to reveal God to the world.
and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”
This phrase introduces the concept of divine revelation and election, where the knowledge of God is granted by the sovereign choice of the Son. It highlights the grace and initiative of God in making Himself known to humanity. This is consistent with the theme of revelation throughout the New Testament, where understanding and faith are gifts from God, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9. The idea of being chosen by the Son reflects the doctrine of election, where God, in His sovereignty, reveals Himself to those He calls. This revelation is not based on human merit but on God's gracious will, as seen in Romans 9:15-16.
“ All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me ” (Matthew 28:18). The Father has literally placed every realm of power, wisdom, and judgment in Jesus’ hands (John 3:35; Hebrews 1:2–3).
• Salvation: Jesus alone can forgive sins (Luke 5:24).
• Sovereignty: He upholds the universe by His word (Colossians 1:16-17).
• Final judgment: “The Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son” (John 5:22).
When the Lord says “all things,” there are no exceptions. Believers can therefore trust every promise He makes and obey every command He gives.
The Father’s perfect knowledge of the Son highlights their unique, eternal relationship (John 5:20).
• Humanity can recognize Jesus’ works, but only the Father fully comprehends His divine nature and mission (John 8:28-29).
• This exclusive knowledge underscores Jesus’ deity; He is more than a teacher—He is God the Son (John 1:1-2).
Because the Father alone knew the Son in this fullest sense, the Incarnation was a revelation of heavenly realities otherwise inaccessible to us.
Just as only the Father fully knows the Son, only the Son fully knows the Father (John 6:46).
• Jesus reveals the invisible God (John 14:6-9).
• Outside of Christ, attempts to define God drift into speculation; in Christ, the Father’s character is displayed in living color (Colossians 1:15).
This mutual exclusivity confirms the unity and equality within the Godhead while showing that genuine knowledge of God is found solely in Christ.
Revelation is a gift. “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers,” but God “has shone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:4-6).
• Salvation is by grace; Jesus sovereignly opens eyes (John 1:18; Acts 16:14).
• Those He reveals the Father to become children of God, able to cry, “Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15).
• Our response is humble gratitude and eager proclamation so others may encounter the same revelation (2 Corinthians 5:20).
Luke 10:22 declares Jesus’ supreme authority, His unique intimacy with the Father, and His gracious role as the sole revealer of God to humankind. Everything rests in His hands; true knowledge of the Almighty flows only through Him, and receiving that revelation is a merciful gift He lovingly grants to all who believe.
(22) All things are delivered to me.--The marginal reading, which prefixes "And turning to His disciples" to this verse instead of the next, can hardly be regarded as more than a transcriber's error.Verse 22. - All things are delivered to me of my Father. These words, spoken late in the public ministry, evidently refer to the Almighty power possessed and frequently exercised by the incarnate Son of God. During the days of his humiliation, Jesus Christ exercised the power of Creator, Lord of the elements, Lord of the secrets of health and disease, Lord of life and death. Dean Mansel, comparing this statement, recorded both by SS. Matthew and Luke, with the language of St. John, remarks "that there is no substantial difference between the different evangelists in their views of our Lord's Person and nature, and that the Gospel of St. John, far from being the representative of a later theology, does but more fully expound what is implicitly contained in the earliest of the Gospels." St. Matthew (Matthew 11:28-30) here gives us that sublime invitation of the Master's to the weary and heavy-laden. In the consciousness of his possession of all power, Jesus, with infinite compassion, offers to the great army of sufferers that rest which he alone can give.