Matthew 11:26

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Yes, Father, you did this because it’s what you really wanted to do.

Cross References

2 Timothy 1:9

God saved us and chose us to be his holy people, but not because of anything we ourselves did. God saved us and made us his people because that was what he wanted and because of his grace. That grace was given to us through Christ Jesus before time began.

Ephesians 3:11

This agrees with the plan God had since the beginning of time. He did what he planned, and he did it through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 1:11

In Christ we were chosen to be God’s people. God had already planned for us to be his people, because that is what he wanted. And he is the one who makes everything agree with what he decides and wants.

Ephesians 1:9

he let us know his secret plan. This was what God wanted, and he planned to do it through Christ.

Romans 9:18

So God shows mercy to those he wants to show mercy to and makes stubborn those he wants to make stubborn.

Luke 10:21

Then the Holy Spirit made Jesus feel very happy. Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. I am thankful that you have hidden these things from those who are so wise and so smart. But you have shown them to people who are like little children. Yes, Father, you did this because it’s what you really wanted to do.

Isaiah 46:10

“In the beginning, I told you what would happen in the end. A long time ago, I told you things that have not happened yet. When I plan something, it happens. I do whatever I want to do.

Job 33:13

You are arguing with God! Why do you think he should explain everything to you?

Luke 22:42

“Father, if you are willing, please don’t make me drink from this cup. But do what you want, not what I want.”

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.” The soldiers threw dice to divide Jesus’ clothes between them.

John 11:41

So they moved the stone away from the entrance. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you heard me.

John 12:27

“Now I am very troubled. What should I say? Should I say, ‘Father save me from this time of suffering’? No, I came to this time so that I could suffer.

John 12:28

Father, do what will bring you glory!” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have already brought glory to myself. I will do it again.”