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(Jesus begins to speak directly to his Father in the presence of the disciples.)
Lord of heaven and earth
"Master over everyone and everything in heaven and earth"
these things
This refers to Jesus' previous teaching about the authority of the disciples. It may be best to simply say "these things" and let the reader determine the meaning.
the wise and understanding
"from people who are wise and understanding." This can be translated as "from people who think they are wise and understanding." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony)
untaught, like little children
The term in the Greek refers to a very young child. Possible meanings are 1) "untaught" (ULB) or 2) "who accept your truth readily" (UDB).
like little children
This is a simile for people who are not wise and knowledgable, or people who know that they are not wise and knowledgable. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
for so it was well-pleasing in your sight
"for you saw that it was good to do that"