Matthew 11:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.

Cross References

Job 14:1

Life is short and sorrowful for every living soul.

Job 5:7

it's all part of life, like sparks shooting skyward.

Psalm 116:7

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

Psalm 32:4

Night and day your hand weighed heavily on me, and my strength was gone as in the summer heat.

Psalm 38:4

are so heavy that I am crushed.

Psalm 94:13

You give them rest from their troubles, until a pit can be dug for the wicked.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I have seen it all, and everything is just as senseless as chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 1:8

All of life is far more boring than words could ever say. Our eyes and our ears are never satisfied with what we see and hear.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

For example, some people don't have friends or family. But they are never satisfied with what they own, and they never stop working to get more. They should ask themselves, “Why am I always working to have more? Who will get what I leave behind?” What a senseless and miserable life!

Isaiah 1:4

Israel, you are a sinful nation loaded down with guilt. You are wicked and corrupt and have turned from the LORD, the holy God of Israel.

Isaiah 11:10

The time is coming when one of David's descendants will be the signal for the people of all nations to come together. They will follow his advice, and his own nation will become famous.

Isaiah 28:12

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

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice”, planted by the LORD to honour his name.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made everything; that's how it all came to be. I, the LORD, have spoken. The people I treasure most are the humble— they depend only on me and tremble when I speak.

Jeremiah 31:25

Those who feel tired and worn out will find new life and energy,

Jeremiah 35:16

The Rechabites have obeyed the command of their ancestor Jonadab, but you have not obeyed me,

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.

Matthew 11:29

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.

Matthew 23:4

They pile heavy burdens on people's shoulders and won't lift a finger to help.

John 6:37

Everything and everyone that the Father has given me will come to me, and I won't turn any of them away.

John 7:37

On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and shouted, “If you are thirsty, come to me and drink!

Acts 15:10

Now why are you trying to make God angry by placing a heavy burden on these followers? This burden was too heavy for us or our ancestors.

Acts 20:35

By everything I did, I showed how you should work to help everyone who is weak. Remember that our Lord Jesus said, “More blessings come from giving than from receiving.”

Galatians 5:1

Christ has set us free! This means we are really free. Now hold on to your freedom and don't ever become slaves of the Law again.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

but he will give you relief from your troubles. He will do the same for us, when the Lord Jesus comes from heaven with his powerful angels

Hebrews 4:1

The promise to enter the place of rest is still good, and we must take care that none of you miss out.

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Everyone who hears this should say, “Come!” If you are thirsty, come! If you want life-giving water, come and take it. It's free!