Matthew 11:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 11:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 11:29 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 11:29 — KJV
“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.”
— Matthew 11:29 (KJV)
Matthew 11:29 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 11:29
“And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:29: heart, find, rest
“For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:29: take, heart, rest
“And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. whoso...: Heb. he that is good before God”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:29: take, heart, find
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:29: find, rest, souls
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. if: or, although”
Shares key themes with Matthew 11:29: take, meek, rest
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