from Mat 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the
wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
lets look up wise in the greek.. sophos /strongs 4680
1) wise
a) skilled, expert: of artificers
b) wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned
1) of the Greek philosophers and orators
2) of Jewish theologians
3) of Christian teachers
c) forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution
now what does an artificer and a expert have to do with a greek philosopher, jewish theologians (pharasees), or xtain teacher?
but to be fair lets look up babes
greek nepios / strongs 3516
1) an infant, little child
2) a minor, not of age
3) metaph. childish, untaught, unskilled (emphasis mine)
so basically the only way to recieve the kingdom it to recive it as a little child. you cannot be an expert going in the gate..
in response to rosebeforetime
the bible was not made up by man (at least as far as the bible goes), it does glorify its maker.