• Matthew 11:29
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 29 ἄρατε Lift YOU up τὸν the ζυγόν yoke μου of me ἐφ’ upon ὑμᾶς YOU καὶ and μάθετε learn ἀπ’ from ἐμοῦ, me, ὅτι because πραΰς mild-tempered εἰμι I am καὶ and ταπεινὸς lowly τῇ to the καρδίᾳ, heart, καὶ and εὑρήσετε YOU will find ἀνάπαυσιν refreshment ταῖς to the ψυχαῖς souls ὑμῶν· of YOU;

  • Matthew Study Notes—Chapter 11
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 11:29

      Take my yoke upon you: Jesus used “yoke” figuratively in the sense of submission to authority and direction. If he had in mind a double yoke, one that God placed upon Jesus, then he would be inviting his disciples to get under the yoke with him and he would assist them. In that case, the phrase could be rendered: “Get under my yoke with me.” If the yoke is one that Jesus himself puts on others, then the reference is to submitting oneself to Christ’s authority and direction as his disciple.​—See Glossary, “Yoke.”

      mild-tempered: See study note on Mt 5:5.

      lowly in heart: The Greek word for “lowly” refers to the quality of being humble and unpretentious; it also occurs at Jas 4:6 and 1Pe 5:5, where it is rendered “humble ones.” The condition of a person’s figurative heart is reflected in his disposition or his attitude toward God and other people.

      yourselves: Or “your souls.”​—See Glossary, “Soul.”