Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all you who are troubled and weighted down with care, and I will give you rest.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

27All things have been given to me by my Father; and no one has knowledge of the Son, but the Father; and no one has knowledge of the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will make it clear.

29Take my yoke on you and become like me, for I am gentle and without pride, and you will have rest for your souls;

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Cross References

Job 5:7But trouble is man's fate from birth, as the flames go up from the fire.

Psalms 32:4For the weight of your hand was on me day and night; my body became dry like the earth in summer. (Selah.)

Psalms 90:7We are burned up by the heat of your passion, and troubled by your wrath.

Psalms 116:7Come back to your rest, O my soul; for the Lord has given you your reward.

Ecclesiastes 1:14I have seen all the works which are done under the sun; all is to no purpose, and desire for wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:8It is one who is by himself, without a second, and without son or brother; but there is no end to all his work, and he has never enough of wealth. For whom, then, am I working and keeping myself from pleasure? This again is to no purpose, and a bitter work.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:26-30

Christ's Invitation to Burthened Souls. 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. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 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. 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are… Read the whole commentary →

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