Matthew 11:26

James Moffatt - New Testament

yes, Father, I praise thee that such was thy chosen purpose.

Cross References

2 Timothy 1:9

who has saved us and called us to a life of consecration — not for anything we have done but because he chose to do it himself, by the grace which he gave us ages ago in Christ Jesus

Ephesians 3:11

in terms of the eternal purpose which he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,

Ephesians 1:11

in the Christ in whom we have had our heritage allotted us (as was decreed in the design of him who carries out everything according to the counsel of his will),

Ephesians 1:9

He has granted us complete insight and understanding of the open secret of his will, showing us how it was the purpose of his design

Romans 9:18

Thus God has mercy on anyone just as he pleases, and he makes anyone stubborn just as he pleases.

Luke 10:21

He thrilled with joy at that hour in the holy Spirit, saying, "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for concealing this from the wise and learned and revealing it to the simple-minded; yes, Father, I praise thee that such was thy chosen purpose." Then turning to the disciples he said,

Luke 22:42

saying, "Father, if it please thee, take this cup away from me. But thy will, not mine, be done."

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, they do not know what they are doing." Then they distributed his clothes among themselves by drawing lots.

John 11:41

Then they removed the boulder, and Jesus, lifting his eyes to heaven, said, "Father, I thank thee for listening to me.

John 12:27

My soul is now disquieted. What am I to say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? Nay, it is something else that has brought me to this hour:

John 12:28

I will say, 'Father, glorify thy name.'" Then came a voice from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."