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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:30
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:30
19th Century
Preacher
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Blessed be His name, we have found it so.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:30
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…
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John Gill
On Matthew 11:30
17th Century
Pastor
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light . Christ calls a profession of faith in him, and subjection to his ordinances…
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…