When Jesus reflected on the fact that some imperfect humans were having their names inscribed in heaven, “he became overjoyed in the holy spirit and said: ‘ I publicly praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have carefully hidden these things from wise and intellectual ones, and have revealed them to babes. ’ ” ​ — Luke 10: 17 - 21.
Kui Jeesus oli rääkinud sellest, et mõnede ebatäiuslike inimeste nimed pannakse kirja taevasse, rõõmustus ta pühas vaimus ja ütles: „Mina tänan sind, Isa, taeva ja maa Issand, et sa oled tarkade ja mõistlike eest selle pannud varjule ja oled selle ilmutanud väetitele! ”.