Matthew 11:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 11:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 11:26 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 11:26 — KJV
“Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.”
— Matthew 11:26 (KJV)
Matthew 11:26 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 11:26
“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:26: even, father, seemed
“And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:26: father, good, sight
“And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:26: father, good, sight
“Because they have done that which was evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came forth out of Egypt, even unto this day.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:26: even, father, sight
“And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers. comfortably...: Heb. to the heart of all”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:26: even, father, good
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