Rest for the Weary
Matthew 11:30
In 9 translations
- BSB
- For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
- KJV
- For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
- WEB
- For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
- ASV
- For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
- LSV
- for My yoke [is] easy, and My burden is light.”
- YLT
- for my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.'
- DBY
- for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
- DRC
- For my yoke is sweet and my burden light.
- GNV
- For my yoke is easie, and my burden light.
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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.
Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- ὁ γὰρ ζυγός μου χρηστὸς καὶ τὸ φορτίον μου ἐλαφρόν ἐστιν.
- RP2018
- Ὁ γὰρ ζυγός μου χρηστός, καὶ τὸ φορτίον μου ἐλαφρόν ἐστιν.
- TR-Boyd
- Ὁ γὰρ ζυγός μου χρηστός, καὶ τὸ φορτίον μου ἐλαφρόν ἐστιν.
- SCR1894
- ο γαρ ζυγος μου χρηστος και το φορτιον μου ελαφρον εστιν
Who and where
◆ Woe to Chorazin and Bethsaida
People, places and events the Theographic dataset links to this verse.
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
YokeCompassion and Sympathy of Christ, TheDancePenitentBurdenAfflicted SaintsAuthority in ReligionMediation; MediatorSalvationFaith
From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).
Cross-references most cited first
- 1 John 5:3For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,
- John 16:33I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
- Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9–10But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the…
- Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
- Micah 6:8He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
- 2 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
- Galatians 5:18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
- 2 Corinthians 1:4–5who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our…
- Acts 15:10Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?
- Acts 15:28It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:
- Proverbs 3:17All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
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