Matthew 11:27-29 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 11:25-30

In these verses we have Christ looking up to heaven, with thanksgiving to his Father for the sovereignty and security of the covenant of redemption; and looking around him upon this earth, with an offer to all the children of men, to whom these presents shall come, of the privileges and benefits of the covenant of grace. I. Christ here returns thanks to God for his favour to those babes who had the mysteries of the gospel revealed to them (Matt. 11:25, 26). Jesus answered and said. It is... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 11:1-30

Matthew 11:1-30 is a chapter in which Jesus is speaking all the time; and, as he speaks to different people and about different things, we hear the accent of his voice vary and change. It will be of the greatest interest to look one by one at the six accents in the voice of Jesus. The Accent Of Confidence ( Matthew 11:1-6 ) 11:1-6 And when Jesus had completed his instructions to the twelve disciples, he left there to go on teaching and to go on making his proclamation in their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:27

All things are delivered unto me of my Father ,.... This is to be understood of Christ, as mediator; for, as God, nothing was delivered to him; he had all things, all perfections, power, and glory his Father has; and is to be considered in the utmost extent: all persons are delivered to him, angels and men; good angels are delivered to him, to be confirmed in him, as their head, and to be made use of by him; spirits, evil spirits, which were subject to his disciples, are under him, and at... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:28

Come unto me ,.... Christ having signified, that the knowledge of God, and the mysteries of grace, are only to be come at through him; and that he has all things relating to the peace, comfort, happiness, and salvation of men in his hands, kindly invites and encourages souls to come unto him for the same: by which is meant, not a local coming, or a coming to hear him preach; for so his hearers, to whom he more immediately directed his speech, were come already; and many of them did, as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you ,.... The phrase is Rabbinical. The Jewish doctors often speak F1 T. Hieros. Beracot, fol. 4. 1. Bab. Beracot, fol. 61. 2. Zohar in Lev. fol. 46. 4. Caphtor, fol. 44. 2. Tzeror Hammor, fol. 2. 2. of עול מלכות שמים , "the yoke of the kingdom of heaven", and of persons taking it upon them; and which they exhort to, and express in much such language as here F2 Zohar in Num. fol. 51. 2. Caphtor, fol. 48. 2. ; קדישא קבילו עלייכו עול מלכותא , "take... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:27

All things are delivered unto me of my Father - This is a great truth, and the key of the science of salvation. The man Christ Jesus receives from the Father, and in consequence of his union with the eternal Godhead becomes the Lord and sovereign Dispenser of all things. All the springs of the Divine favor are in the hands of Christ, as Priest of God, and atoning Sacrifice for men: all good proceeds from him, as Savior, Mediator, Head, Pattern, Pastor, and sovereign Judge of the whole world.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:28

Come unto me - This phrase in the new covenant implies simply, believing in Christ, and becoming his disciple, or follower. All ye that labor and are heavy laden - The metaphor here appears to be taken from a man who has a great load laid upon him, which he must carry to a certain place: every step he takes reduces his strength, and renders his load the more oppressive. However, it must be carried on; and he labors, uses his utmost exertions, to reach the place where it is to be laid... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you - Strange paradox! that a man already weary and overloaded must take a new weight upon him, in order to be eased and find rest! But this advice is similar to that saying, Psalm 55:22 . Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain thee; i.e. trust thy soul and concerns to him, and he will carry both thyself and thy load. I am meek and lowly in heart - Wherever pride and anger dwell, there is nothing but mental labor and agony; but, where the meekness and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:27

Verse 27 27.All things have been delivered to me. The connection of this sentence with the preceding one is not correctly understood by those commentators who think that Christ intends nothing more than to strengthen the confidence of his disciples for preaching the Gospel. My opinion is, that Christ spoke these words for another reason, and with another object in view. Having formerly asserted that the Church proceeds from the secret source of God’s free election, he now shows in what manner... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:28

Verse 28 28.Come to me all that labor He now kindly invites to himself those whom he acknowledges to be fit for becoming his disciples. Though he is ready to reveal the Father to all, yet the greater part are careless about coming to him, because they are not affected by a conviction of their necessities. Hypocrites give themselves no concern about Christ, because they are intoxicated with their own righteousness, and neither hunger nor thirst (Matthew 5:6) for his grace. Those who are devoted... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 11:25-30

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 11:1-30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:29

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:29

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:28

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