Matthew 11:30

Translations

Modern

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Traditional

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Literal

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Latin

Jugum enim meum suave est, et onus meum leve.

Original

Greek

English

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Notes

Matthew 11:29–30

A yoke, which connects two animals, symbolizes the demands of being a disciple of Jesus. Unlike the "yoke" of religious leaders, the yoke of Jesus is easy and light. This is not because it demands less of a person (see 7:13–14). But it is because the Messiah's power through the Holy Spirit makes it possible (see Acts 15:10; 1 John 5:3).

Israel's spiritual leaders imposed religious demands (see Matthew 23:4; Acts 15:10). This included 613 Old Testament commands and added traditions. Jesus urged those burdened by the Pharisees' rules to come to him (see Matthew 11:28) to find the salvation for which they deeply longed. This call to salvation involves living obediently to the new teachings of Jesus. Jesus invites people to build a relationship with a humble and gentle teacher.

Matthew 11:25–30

This passage is about the small group of people who accept the Messiah and follow his teachings, even though most of their generation does not.

Theme notes and profiles

Community Identity God’s Sabbath Rest

Events

Woe to Chorazin and Bethsaidac. AD 28

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It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:
Proverbs 3:17
All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

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