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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:29
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 11:29
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:29–30
19th Century
Preacher
Take my yoke, and learn.
This is the second instruction. It brings with it a further rest which we find. …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:29
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 11:29
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:29
17th Century
Pastor
Take my yoke upon you
The phrase is Rabbinical. The Jewish doctors often speak F1 of (
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:25–30
17th Century
Minister
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 …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:20–30
13th Century
Philosopher
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…