20. Yes, even the spirits obey you. And you can be happy, not because you have this power, but because your names are written in heaven.”
21. Then the Holy Spirit made Jesus feel very happy. Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. I am thankful that you have hidden these things from those who are so wise and so smart. But you have shown them to people who are like little children. Yes, Father, you did this because it’s what you really wanted to do.
22. “My Father has given me all things. No one knows who the Son is—only the Father knows. And only the Son knows who the Father is. The only people who will know about the Father are those the Son chooses to tell.”
23. Then Jesus turned to his followers. They were there alone with him. He said, “It is a great blessing for you to see what you now see!
24. I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see what you now see, but they could not. And they wanted to hear what you now hear, but they could not.”
25. Then an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. He said, “Teacher, what must I do to get eternal life?”
26. Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you understand from it?”
27. The man answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ Also, ‘Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.’”
28. Jesus said, “Your answer is right. Do this and you will have eternal life.”