Lk and characteristic of him is the notice that Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit. 10:23–24 Cf. Mt 13:16 note. Jesus thanks His Father for making the revelation of His power and grace accessible to all by revealing them even “to babes” (21). If the “wise and understanding” let their wisdom blind them to God’s revelation, that is their guilt; if the “babes” receive the revelation of God promised by prophets and behold the promised King, the Messiah, desired by kings of old, that is pure grace. They