Matthew 11:28

New International Reader's Version

“Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.

Cross References

Job 14:1

“Human beings have only a few days to live. Their lives are full of trouble.

Job 5:7

People are born to have trouble. And that’s just as sure as sparks fly up.

Psalm 116:7

I said to myself, “Be calm. The Lord has been good to me.”

Psalm 32:4

Day and night you punished me. I became weaker and weaker as I do in the heat of summer.

Psalm 38:4

My guilt has become too much for me. It is a load too heavy to carry.

Psalm 94:13

You give them rest from times of trouble, until a pit is dug to trap sinners.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I’ve seen what is done on this earth. All of it is meaningless. It’s like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 1:8

All things are tiresome. They are more tiresome than anyone can say. But our eyes never see enough of anything. Our ears never hear enough.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

A man lived all by himself. He didn’t have any sons or brothers. His hard work never ended. But he wasn’t happy with what he had. “Who am I working so hard for?” he asked. “Why don’t I get the things I enjoy?” That doesn’t have any meaning either. In fact, it’s a very bad deal!

Isaiah 1:4

How terrible it will be for this sinful nation! They are loaded down with guilt. They are people who do nothing but evil. They are children who are always sinning. They have deserted the Lord. They have turned against the Holy One of Israel. They have turned their backs on him.

Isaiah 11:10

At that time, here is what the man who is called the Root of Jesse will do. He will be like a banner that brings nations together. They will come to him. And the place where he rules will be glorious.

Isaiah 28:12

He said to his people, “I am offering you a resting place. Let those who are tired rest.” He continued, “I am offering you a place of peace and quiet.” But they wouldn’t listen.

Isaiah 61:3

He wants me to help those in Zion who are filled with sorrow. I will put beautiful crowns on their heads in place of ashes. I will anoint them with olive oil to give them joy instead of sorrow. I will give them a spirit of praise in place of a spirit of sadness. They will be like oak trees that are strong and straight. The Lord himself will plant them in the land. That will show how glorious he is.

Isaiah 66:2

Didn’t I make everything by my power? That is how all things were created,” announces the Lord. “The people I value are not proud. They are sorry for the wrong things they have done. They have great respect for what I say.

Jeremiah 31:25

I will give rest to those who are tired. I will satisfy those who are weak.”

Jeremiah 35:16

The children of Jehonadab, the son of Rekab, have obeyed the command Jehonadab gave them long ago. But the people of Judah have not obeyed me.” ’ ”

Jeremiah 6:16

The Lord tells the people of Judah, “Stand where the roads cross, and look around. Ask where the old paths are. Ask for the good path, and walk on it. Then your hearts will find rest in me. But you said, ‘We won’t walk on it.’

Matthew 11:29

Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 23:4

They tie up heavy loads that are hard to carry. Then they put them on other people’s shoulders. But they themselves aren’t willing to lift a finger to move them.

John 6:37

Everyone the Father gives me will come to me. I will never send away anyone who comes to me.

John 7:37

It was the last and most important day of the feast. Jesus stood up and spoke in a loud voice. He said, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.

Acts 15:10

Now then, why are you trying to test God? You test him when you put a heavy load on the shoulders of Gentiles. Our people of long ago couldn’t carry that load. We can’t either.

Acts 20:35

In everything I did, I showed you that we must work hard and help the weak. We must remember the words of the Lord Jesus. He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Galatians 5:1

Christ has set us free to enjoy our freedom. So remain strong in the faith. Don’t let the chains of slavery hold you again.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

He will help you who are troubled. And he will also help us. All these things will happen when the Lord Jesus appears from heaven. He will come in blazing fire. He will come with his powerful angels.

Hebrews 4:1

God’s promise of enjoying his rest still stands. So be careful that none of you fails to receive it.

Revelation 22:17

The Holy Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And the person who hears should say, “Come!” Anyone who is thirsty should come. Anyone who wants to take the free gift of the water of life should do so.