Matthew 11:28-30
The apostle Matthew writing (God speaking via scripture...The
Word), being a direct quote of Jesus during a discourse to John the
Baptist, the disciples, and the people gathered...about Jesus being the source
of rest for the weary.
Wycliffe Bible of 1384:
King James Bible of 1611: 28 Come
unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
NAS Bible of 1960: 28 "Come
to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
29 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.
30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is
light."
NIV Bible 1973-78: 28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
(posted 16 November 2004)