Matthew 11:29
New American Standard Bible
29 Take My yoke upon you and (A)learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and (B)you will find [a]rest for your souls.
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- Matthew 11:29 Or a resting place
Matthew 11:29
The Voice
29 Put My yoke upon your shoulders—it might appear heavy at first, but it is perfectly fitted to your curves. Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble of heart. When you are yoked to Me, your weary souls will find rest.
Matthew 11:29
New English Translation
29 Take my yoke[a] on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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- Matthew 11:29 sn A yoke is a wooden bar or frame that joins two animals like oxen or horses so that they can pull a wagon, plow, etc. together. Here it is used figuratively of the restrictions that a teacher or rabbi would place on his followers.
Matthew 11:29
English Standard Version
29 Take my yoke upon you, and (A)learn from me, for I am (B)gentle and lowly in heart, and (C)you will find rest for your souls.
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