Matthew 11:28
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King James Version (modern wording)
Come unto me, all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 (BSB)
Context of Matthew 11:28
Jesus says this after he criticises towns that did not respond to his miracles (11:20 to 24) and after he thanks the Father (11:25 to 27). The next verses talk about taking his "yoke", an image for the teaching and way of life a student follows. Verse 28 is his invitation to those who are weary.
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Questions about Matthew 11:28
What does Matthew 11:28 say?
Matthew 11:28 in modern King James wording reads: "Come unto me, all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Where is Matthew 11:28 found in the Bible?
Matthew 11:28 is verse 28 of chapter 11 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
What is the context of Matthew 11:28?
Jesus says this after he criticises towns that did not respond to his miracles (11:20 to 24) and after he thanks the Father (11:25 to 27). The next verses talk about taking his "yoke", an image for the teaching and way of life a student follows. Verse 28 is his invitation to those who are weary.