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Bible verse
Matthew 11:29
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
What it means
Jesus offers us His yoke, an image of walking closely beside Him as He carries the weight. He describes Himself as gentle and humble, the kind of teacher who will never crush the weary. Coming under His guidance is not more pressure but deep relief, a settled quiet for the soul. Instead of striving to prove ourselves, we learn His unhurried pace and let Him lead. Rest is found not in escaping our burdens alone but in shouldering them next to the gentle Savior.
Matthew 11:29 at a glance
| Reference | Matthew 11:29 |
|---|---|
| Book | Matthew |
| Chapter to read it in | Matthew 11 |
| Topic | peace |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Jeremiah 6:16
- 1 John 2:6
- Philippians 2:7-8
- John 13:15
- Luke 6:46-48
- Matthew 7:24
- John 15:10-14
- 1 Peter 2:21-23
- Matthew 28:20
- Hebrews 5:9
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Matthew 11:29?
It is in Matthew, in Matthew 11. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Matthew 11:29?
Readers most often set it beside Jeremiah 6:16, 1 John 2:6, Philippians 2:7-8, John 13:15. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Matthew 11:29?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Matthew 11:29 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Matthew 11:29, peace. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Matthew 11 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Matthew 11:29 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
