Matthew 11:27 — The Son Reveals the Father

“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 11:27, KJV

Matthew 11:27 reveals the unique relationship between the Father and the Son and the authority given to Jesus Christ.

“All things are delivered unto me of my Father” speaks of Christ's authority. Jesus is not presenting Himself merely as another religious teacher. The Father has entrusted all things to the Son. This corresponds with Jesus' later declaration, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18).

Jesus then says, “no man knoweth the Son, but the Father.” The identity of Christ is deeper than human observation alone can discover. The Father perfectly knows the Son.

Likewise, “neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son.” Jesus possesses a unique and intimate knowledge of the Father. He does not merely teach information about God—He reveals the Father because He knows the Father uniquely.

This is why Jesus concludes:

“And he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.”

The Greek word translated “reveal” (apokalyptō) means to uncover or disclose what was previously hidden. The Father is made known through the Son.

This agrees with John 1:18:

“...the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.”

Personal Application

If we want to know the Father, we must look to Jesus Christ. Human philosophy, imagination, or religious tradition cannot give us the revelation of God that the Son provides.

Jesus reveals the Father's character, holiness, compassion, truth, authority, and love.

This also gives greater meaning to the invitation immediately following this verse:

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

The One inviting us to come is the Son who knows the Father and reveals the Father.

To know Christ is to be brought into the revelation of the Father.