My yoke is easy, etc. That is, the services that I will require are easily rendered. They are not burdensome, like all other systems of re…

Easy — The Greek word has a wider range of meaning: good, helpful, kind, and profitable.

My burden is light…

Take my yoke, and learn.

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…

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light . Christ calls a profession of faith in him, and subjection to his ordinances…

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…