Matthew 11:29

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

2 Chronicles 10:11

My father put a heavy load on your shoulders. But I’ll make it even heavier. My father beat you with whips. But I’ll beat you with bigger whips.’ ”

Psalm 116:7

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

Psalm 131:1

Lord, my heart isn’t proud. My eyes aren’t proud either. I don’t concern myself with important matters. I don’t concern myself with things that are too wonderful for me.

Proverbs 3:17

Her ways are pleasant ways. All her paths lead to peace.

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 29:19

Those who aren’t proud will once again find their joy in the Lord. And those who are in need will find their joy in the Holy One of Israel.

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.’

Zechariah 9:9

“City of Zion, be full of joy! People of Jerusalem, shout! See, your king comes to you. He always does what is right. He has won the victory. He is humble and riding on a donkey. He is sitting on a donkey’s colt.

Numbers 12:3

Moses was a very humble man. In fact, he was more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.

Matthew 17:5

While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them. A voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him. Listen to him!”

Matthew 21:5

“Say to the city of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you. He is gentle and riding on a donkey. He is riding on a donkey’s colt.’ ” (Zechariah 9:9)

Matthew 28:20

Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end.”

Matthew 7:24

“So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock.

Luke 8:35

The people went out to see what had happened. Then they came to Jesus. They found the man who was now free of the demons. He was sitting at Jesus’ feet. He was dressed and thinking clearly. All this made the people afraid.

John 13:15

I have given you an example. You should do as I have done for you.

John 13:17

Now you know these things. So you will be blessed if you do them.

Acts 7:37

“This is the same Moses who spoke to the Israelites. ‘God will send you a prophet,’ he said. ‘He will be like me. He will come from your own people.’ (Deuteronomy 18:15)

1 Corinthians 9:21

To those who don’t have the law I became like one who doesn’t have the law. I did this even though I am not free from God’s law. I am under Christ’s law. Now I can win those who don’t have the law.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Christ is humble and free of pride. Because of this, I make my appeal to you. I, Paul, am the one you call “shy” when I am face to face with you. But when I am away from you, you think I am “bold” toward you.

2 Corinthians 10:5

I destroy every claim and every reason that keeps people from knowing God. I keep every thought under control in order to make it obey Christ.

Philippians 2:5

As you deal with one another, you should think and act as Jesus did.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

You know the directions we gave you. They were given by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

2 Thessalonians 1:8

He will punish those who don’t know God. He will punish those who don’t obey the good news about our Lord Jesus.

Hebrews 5:9

In this way he was made perfect. Eternal salvation comes from him. He saves all those who obey him.

1 John 2:6

Those who claim to belong to him must live just as Jesus did.