Matthew 11:29

Contemporary English Version 1995

Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.

Cross References

Jeremiah 6:16

The Lord said: My people, when you stood at the crossroads, I told you, “Follow the road your ancestors took, and you will find peace.” But you refused.

1 John 2:6

If we say we are his, we must follow the example of Christ.

John 13:15

I have set the example, and you should do for each other exactly what I have done for you.

Matthew 7:24

Anyone who hears and obeys these teachings of mine is like a wise person who built a house on solid rock.

Hebrews 5:9

Suffering made Jesus perfect, and now he can save forever all who obey him.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Do you think I am a coward when I am with you and brave when I am far away? Well, I ask you to listen, because Christ himself was humble and gentle.

Matthew 28:20

and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.

Zechariah 9:9

Everyone in Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! Your king has won a victory, and he is coming to you. He is humble and rides on a donkey; he comes on the colt of a donkey.

Philippians 2:5

and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought:

Matthew 21:5

“Announce to the people of Jerusalem: ‘Your king is coming to you! He is humble and rides on a donkey. He comes on the colt of a donkey.’ ”

2 Corinthians 10:5

and every bit of pride that keeps anyone from knowing God. We capture people's thoughts and make them obey Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

Remember the instructions we gave you as followers of the Lord Jesus.

John 13:17

You know these things, and God will bless you, if you do them.

Matthew 17:5

While Peter was still speaking, the shadow of a bright cloud passed over them. From the cloud a voice said, “This is my own dear Son, and I am pleased with him. Listen to what he says!”

2 Thessalonians 1:8

and with a flaming fire. Our Lord Jesus will punish anyone who doesn't know God and won't obey his message.

1 Corinthians 9:21

And when I am with people who are not ruled by the Law, I forget about the Law to win them. Of course, I never really forget about the law of God. In fact, I am ruled by the law of Christ.

Acts 7:37

Moses is the one who told the people of Israel, “God will choose one of your people to be a prophet, just as he chose me.”

Luke 8:35

The people went out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they also found the man. The demons had gone out of him, and he was sitting there at the feet of Jesus. He had clothes on and was in his right mind. But the people were terrified.

Psalm 131:1

I am not conceited, Lord, and I don't waste my time on impossible schemes.

Psalm 116:7

and treated me so kindly that I don't need to worry anymore.

Proverbs 3:17

Wisdom makes life pleasant and leads us safely along.

Isaiah 28:12

He promised you perfect peace and rest, but you refused to listen.

Isaiah 29:19

The poor and the needy will celebrate and shout because of the Lord, the holy God of Israel.

2 Chronicles 10:11

He made you work hard, but I'll make you work even harder. He punished you with whips, but I'll use whips with pieces of sharp metal!”