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For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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An Easy Yoke, Not No Yoke
Commentators clarify that Jesus isn't promising a life free from rules or effort. His yoke is "easy" and his burden "light" in comparison to the crushing weight of the Mosaic Law, the burdensome traditions of the Pharisees, and the exhausting, fruitless labor of sin. Discipleship has demands, but they are freeing and joyful compared to the alternatives.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Easy — The Greek word has a wider range of meaning: good, helpful, kind, and profitable.
My burden is light…
Baptist
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Blessed be His name, we have found it so.
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
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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…
