Matthew 11:29
New International Version
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

New Living Translation
Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

English Standard Version
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Berean Standard Bible
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Berean Literal Bible
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

King James Bible
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

New King James Version
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

New American Standard Bible
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.

NASB 1995
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.

NASB 1977
“Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and YOU SHALL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.

Legacy Standard Bible
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.

Amplified Bible
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST (renewal, blessed quiet) FOR YOUR SOULS.

Christian Standard Bible
Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves.

American Standard Version
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Contemporary English Version
Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.

English Revised Version
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Place my yoke over your shoulders, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble. Then you will find rest for yourselves

Good News Translation
Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest.

International Standard Version
Place my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for your souls,

Majority Standard Bible
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

NET Bible
Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

New Heart English Bible
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

Webster's Bible Translation
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me: for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest to your souls.

Weymouth New Testament
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

World English Bible
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
take up My yoke on you, and learn from Me, because I am meek and humble in heart, and you will find rest to your souls,

Berean Literal Bible
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Young's Literal Translation
take up my yoke upon you, and learn from me, because I am meek and humble in heart, and ye shall find rest to your souls,

Smith's Literal Translation
Lift up my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and humble in heart; and ye shall find rest to your souls.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.

New American Bible
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.

New Revised Standard Version
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am genial and meek in my heart, and you will find rest to your souls.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am peaceful and meek in my heart and you will find rest for your souls.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.

Godbey New Testament
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; because I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.

Haweis New Testament
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest to your souls.

Mace New Testament
take my yoke upon you, and learn to be meek like me, and of an humble temper: and ye shall enjoy tranquillity of mind.

Weymouth New Testament
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Worrell New Testament
Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; because I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls;

Worsley New Testament
Take but my yoke upon you, and learn of me, (for I am meek and lowly in heart,) and ye shall find refreshment to your souls:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rest for the Weary
28Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”…

Cross References
Philippians 2:5-8
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ...

1 Peter 2:21-23
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

John 13:14-15
So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. / I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.

Ephesians 4:2
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Colossians 3:12-13
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

1 John 2:6
Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Isaiah 42:1-4
“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’

Micah 6:8
He 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?

Psalm 37:11
But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.


Treasury of Scripture

Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.

my.

Matthew 7:24
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Matthew 17:5
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

John 13:17
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

and learn.

Matthew 11:27
All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

Matthew 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Luke 6:46-48
And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? …

for.

Matthew 12:19,20
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets…

Matthew 21:5
Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

Numbers 12:3
(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)

and ye.

Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Jeremiah 6:16
Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

Hebrews 4:3-11
For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world…

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Matthew 11
1. John sends his disciples to Jesus.
7. Jesus' testimony concerning John.
16. The perverse judgment of the people concerning the Son.
20. Jesus upbraids Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum;
25. and praising his Father's wisdom in revealing the Gospel to the simple,
28. he calls to him those who are weary and burdened.














Take My yoke upon you
The phrase "Take My yoke upon you" invites believers to willingly accept the teachings and guidance of Jesus. The "yoke" in ancient times was a wooden frame used to join two animals, usually oxen, for plowing fields. In a spiritual sense, a yoke symbolizes submission and obedience. The Greek word for "yoke" is "ζυγός" (zygos), which implies a partnership or shared burden. Jesus is inviting us to partner with Him, suggesting that His guidance is not burdensome but rather a source of strength and direction. Historically, a yoke was also a symbol of servitude, but Jesus redefines it as a symbol of liberation through His gentle leadership.

and learn from Me
The call to "learn from Me" emphasizes discipleship and the process of becoming more like Christ. The Greek word "μανθάνω" (manthano) means to learn, understand, or comprehend. This learning is not merely intellectual but transformative, affecting the heart and soul. In the context of first-century Judaism, disciples would follow their rabbi closely, absorbing not just teachings but also the way of life. Jesus, as the ultimate Rabbi, offers Himself as the model for living a life pleasing to God. This learning is ongoing, requiring humility and openness to the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.

for I am gentle and humble in heart
Jesus describes Himself as "gentle and humble in heart," highlighting His character and approachability. The Greek word for "gentle" is "πραΰς" (praus), which conveys meekness and strength under control. "Humble" is translated from "ταπεινός" (tapeinos), meaning lowly or modest. These attributes contrast sharply with the often harsh and burdensome demands of the religious leaders of the time. Jesus' humility and gentleness make Him a compassionate and understanding teacher, one who empathizes with our weaknesses and offers grace. This description reassures believers that they can approach Him without fear or hesitation.

and you will find rest for your souls
The promise "and you will find rest for your souls" is a profound assurance of peace and fulfillment. The Greek word for "rest" is "ἀνάπαυσις" (anapausis), which means cessation from labor, refreshment, or tranquility. This rest is not merely physical but deeply spiritual, addressing the inner turmoil and striving that often accompany human existence. The phrase echoes Jeremiah 6:16, where God invites His people to walk in His ways and find rest. In a world filled with anxiety and unrest, Jesus offers a peace that surpasses understanding, a rest that is found in trusting and abiding in Him.

(29) Take my yoke upon you.--As the teaching of the Pharisees was a yoke too grievous to be borne, so the yoke of Christ is His teaching, His rule of life, and so is explained by the "learn of Me" that follows. (Comp. Ecclesiasticus 51:26.)

I am meek and lowly in heart.--The stress lies upon the last words. Others might be lowly with the lowliness which is ambition's ladder, but pride and self-assertion were reigning in their hearts. The Christ, in His infinite sympathy with men of all classes and conditions, could boldly incur the risk of seeming to boast of His humility, in order that He might win men to come and prove by experience that He was able and willing to give them rest, to hear the tale of their sorrows, and to turn from none with scorn.

Ye shall find rest unto your souls.--Here, as often elsewhere in our Lord's teaching, we have a direct quotation from Jeremiah (Jeremiah 6:16).

Verse 29. - Vers. 29, 30 have so much in common with both the language and the thought of Ecclus. 51:26, 27, that probably this passage was in our Lord's mind. It is noteworthy that most of the other signs of acquaintance with Ecclesiasticus are found in the Epistle of St. James (cf. Edersheim, in the 'Speaker's Commentary' on Ecclesiasticus, p. 22). Take my yoke upon you. For there is work to be done, therefore enter on it. The yoke is the service that Christ gives us to do, and therefore implies more than his teaching. This, however, is so important a part of his service, both in itself and as being the means of knowing what he wishes done, that Christ speaks of it as though almost identical with his yoke. (On the figure of the yoke, compare a note by Professor Ryle and Mr. James, in 'Psalms of Solomon,' 7:8, suggesting that our Lord was contrasting his yoke with the yoke of minute legal observance laid upon the people by the scribes and Pharisees. For a detailed description of the yoke and plough used now in Palestine, see an article by Dr. Post in the Quarterly Statement of the Palestine Exploration for 1891, p. 112.) And learn of me. The figure of the oxen passes into that of the scholars. The "of" is slightly ambiguous, and may refer to Christ as the Example from which they may draw the lesson for themselves (Matthew 24:32), or as the Teacher who will himself instruct them (Colossians 1:7). The second meaning is more suitable here. (For the thought, comp. John 8:31.) For. The reason why they should learn from him and no other teacher. He alone was what he claimed to teach, therefore he alone could teach it properly, and therefore from him alone could they learn that type of character which they ought to develop. I am. Observe the claim. It is almost greater than that of ver. 27. Meek. Primarily, as regards God (Matthew 5:5, note). Receiving in my degree whatever yoke my Father puts on me. And lowly in heart. As regards men. Observe that meek and lowly correspond, though the order is reversed, to "He humbled himself and became obedient" (Philippians 2:8, where ἐταπείνωσεν ἑαυτόν does not refer to the Incarnation (ἐκένωσεν ἑαυτόν), but to his relation to others in this world). In heart (Matthew 5:8, note). "Lowly in heart" very nearly corresponds to "he that is of a lowly spirit." Such a person as Christ's experience shows (Philippians 2:9) "shall obtain honour" (Proverbs 29:23). And ye shall find rest unto your souls. In this learning and service. The words are taken from Jeremiah 6:16 (not the LXX.; cf. also Ecclus. 6:28), where they form the promise given to those that ask for the old paths and walk in the good way of the Divine commandments. But these roads were now more clearly made known in Christ. Observe the full force of the two expressions, I will give you rest (ver. 28), and Ye shall find rest. The tired comers are at once refreshed by Christ; these accept his service and teaching, and in performing it find further rest. The first rest may be termed the peace of justification; the second, that of sanctification. Both are obtained through Christ alone, yet they are not to be confused, much less identified, with one another.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Take
ἄρατε (arate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

yoke
ζυγόν (zygon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2218: From the root of zeugnumi; a coupling, i.e. servitude; also the beam of the balance.

upon
ἐφ’ (eph’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

learn
μάθετε (mathete)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3129: Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn.

from
ἀπ’ (ap’)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

Me;
ἐμοῦ (emou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

for
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

I am
εἰμι (eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

gentle
πραΰς (praus)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4239: Mild, gentle. Apparently a primary word; mild, i.e. humble.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

humble
ταπεινὸς (tapeinos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5011: Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated.

[in]
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

heart,
καρδίᾳ (kardia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2588: Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

you will find
εὑρήσετε (heurēsete)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

rest
ἀνάπαυσιν (anapausin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 372: Rest, cessation from labor, refreshment. From anapano; intermission; by implication, recreation.

[for]
ταῖς (tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

souls.
ψυχαῖς (psychais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5590: From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.


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