Matthew 11:30 NIV,NKJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:28-30

In Matthew only. Verse 28: An invitation to all who need him, and an unconditioned promise of welcome. Verse 29: A summons to submit to his teaching, and a promise that those who do so shall find rest in it. Verse 30: For his "service is perfect freedom." Notice the sharp contrast between the width of this invitation and the apparent limitation of the preceding statement (verse 27). The truths of prevenient grace and man's free-will may not be separated. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:28-30

The yoke of rest. It is a common mistake to divide these verses and to quote the first of them—the invitation to the weary—without the others, which are really essential to the practical comprehension of Christ's method of giving rest; because it is in the conclusion of the whole passage that we discover how we may obtain rest from Christ. We must, therefore, look both at the blessing offered and at the means by which this blessing may be obtained. I. THE BLESSING IS REST . 1 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:30

For . The fact of my giving work will not prevent this rest, but the contrary. My yoke is easy ( χρηστός ); suave , Latin; "sore" (Wickliffe); "sweete" (Rheims). And so are God's judgments ( Psalms 119:39 , ' Psalms of Solomon,' 8:38). Contrast Ecclesiasticus 28:19, 20. And my burden is light . For "his commandments are not grievous" ( 1 John 5:3 ). "Omnia levis suut caritati". read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:30

The exchange of yokes. It is remarkable that so much attention should be given to the first clause of this very familiar and beautiful passage, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden," and so little attention should be given to the later clause, "Take my yoke upon you." These later clauses present the very suggestive thought, that our spiritual dealing with Christ is an exchange of yokes. The "yoke" gives us the idea of a burden which calls for effort, and even strain, to bear... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 11:30

My yoke is easy ... - That is, the services that I shall require are easily rendered. They are not burdensome, like all other systems of religion. So the Christian always finds them. In coming to him there is “a peace which passeth all understanding;” in believing in him, “joy;” in following him “through evil and good report,” a comfort “which the world giveth not;” in bearing trials and in persecution, “the hope of glory;” and in keeping his commandments, great reward.1. A spirit of inquiry... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 11:29-30

Matthew 11:29-30. Take my yoke upon you Believe in and obey me: hearken to me as a teacher, rely on me as a Saviour, and be subject to me as a governor. And learn of me Μαθετε απ ’ εμου , Be my disciples; be taught by me, namely, all things pertaining to your acceptance with God, your duty, and your happiness: for I am meek and lowly in heart Meek toward all men, lowly toward God. As an instructer, I will show myself to be most mild, gentle, and forbearing; kind and condescending... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:20-30

50. The judgment and mercy of God (Matthew 11:20-30)The Galilean towns of Bethsaida, Chorazin and Capernaum, where Jesus did much of his work, were not as immoral as certain Gentile cities of the Old Testament era such as Tyre, Sidon and Sodom. However, because the Galilean towns had witnessed the ministry of Jesus then deliberately rejected him, they would suffer a more severe judgment than the Gentile towns that had never heard of him. Their greater privilege placed upon them a greater... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 11:29-30

Matthew 11:29-30. Take my yoke upon you— The word yoke is used even by the heathen philosophers, to signify doctrine and precepts. St. John interpreting this passage in his first Epistle, 1Jn 1:3 substitutes the word commandments instead of yoke. The meaning is, "My doctrine and precepts are easy and pleasant; in which respect they are distinguished from the Mosaical ceremonies, and also from the traditionary precepts of your doctors, who bind up heavy loads of duty, and lay them upon men's... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 11:30

30. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light—Matchless paradox, even among the paradoxically couched maxims in which our Lord delights! That rest which the soul experiences when once safe under Christ's wing makes all yokes easy, all burdens light. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 11:2-30

A. Evidences of Israel’s rejection of Jesus 11:2-30Matthew presented three evidences of opposition to Jesus that indicated rejection of Him: John the Baptist’s questions about the King’s identity, the Jews’ indifference to the King’s message, and their refusal to respond to the King’s invitation. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:28-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:28-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 11:30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 11:29-30

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:20-30

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 11:29-30

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 11:30

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 11:2-30

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