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Take my yoke on you, and learn from me, for I am humble and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
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What is Christ's Yoke?
Scholars explain that Jesus' 'yoke' is not the burdensome rituals of the old law or the slavery of sin. Instead, it represents a willing submission to His gentle authority, embracing His teachings, and entering into a life of discipleship. It's a call to learn from Him as a student in His 'school' (a rabbinic meaning for 'yoke'), where the teacher is kind and the lessons lead to life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 and learn of me (αρατε τον ζυγον μου εφ'υμας κα μαθετε απ'εμου). The rabbis used yoke for school as many pup…
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
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Baptist
Take my yoke, and learn.
This is the second instruction. It brings with it a further rest which we find. …
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Take my yoke upon you The phrase is Rabbinical. The Jewish doctors often speak F1 of (
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
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…
