Matthew 11:26

Yes, my Father; for so it seemed good before thee.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

In Context

25At that time Jesus answered and said: I praise thee, O my Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and knowing, and hast revealed them to little children.

27Every thing is given up by my Father to me. And no one knoweth the Son, except the Father. Also, no one knoweth the Father, except the Son, and he to whom the Son is pleased to reveal him.

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Cross References

Romans 9:18Wherefore, he hath pity upon whom he pleaseth; and whom he pleaseth, he hardeneth.

Ephesians 1:9And he hath made us know the mystery of his pleasure, which he had before determined in himself to accomplish,

Ephesians 3:11which wisdom he arranged ages before, and he hath executed it by Jesus the Messiah our Lord;

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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