Take my yoke upon you and learn of me (αρατε τον ζυγον μου εφ'υμας κα μαθετε απ'εμου). The rabbis used yoke for school as many pup…

Take my yoke. This is a figure taken from the use of oxen, and therefore signifies labouring for someone, or in the service of anyone. The…

Take my yoke upon you — As the teaching of the Pharisees was a yoke too burdensome to bear, so the yoke of Christ is His teaching …

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me: for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

First, he gives r…

St. John Chrysostom: By what He had said, He brought His disciples to desire Him, showing them His unspeakable excellence. Now…

The “yoke” (GK 2433), put on animals for pulling heavy loads, is a metaphor for the discipline of discipleship. If Jesus is not offering the yoke o…

Take My yoke upon you. Many people, we perceive, abuse the grace of Christ by turning it into an indulgence of the flesh. Therefore Christ…

Take my yoke upon you
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It is fitting for children to be grateful. When we come to God as a Father, we must remember that he is Lord of heaven and earth, which obliges us …

Previously, He satisfied John’s followers; now He rebukes the unbelievers. He does two things: first, what was done by the Lord is described, and s…