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Matthew 11

Matt. 11:30 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
yoke
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
zugos (Greek #2218)
a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
KJV usage: pair of balances, yoke.
Pronounce: dzoo-gos'
Origin: from the root of ζεύγνυμι (to join, especially by a "yoke")
is easy
chrestos (Greek #5543)
employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
KJV usage: better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind.
Pronounce: khrase-tos'
Origin: from 5530
o, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
burden
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
phortion (Greek #5413)
an invoice (as part of freight), i.e. (figuratively) a task or service
KJV usage: burden.
Pronounce: for-tee'-on
Origin: diminutive of 5414
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
light
elaphros (Greek #1645)
light, i.e. easy
KJV usage: light.
Pronounce: el-af-ros'
Origin: probably akin to 1643 and the base of 1640
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1 John 5:3• 3For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous. (1 John 5:3)

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Cross References

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my yoke.
Prov. 3:17• 17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. (Prov. 3:17)
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Mic. 6:8• 8He hath shewn thee, O man, what is good: and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with thy God? (Mic. 6:8)
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Acts 15:10,28• 10Now therefore why tempt ye God, by putting a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?
 28For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: (Acts 15:10,28)
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Gal. 5:1,18• 1Christ has set us free in freedom; stand fast therefore, and be not held again in a yoke of bondage.
 18but if ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under law. (Gal. 5:1,18)
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1 John 5:3• 3For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous. (1 John 5:3)
burden.
John 16:33• 33These things have I spoken to you that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good courage: I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
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2 Cor. 1:4‑5• 4who encourages us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to encourage those who are in any tribulation whatever, through the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged of God.
 5Because, even as the sufferings of the Christ abound towards us, so through the Christ does our encouragement also abound. (2 Cor. 1:4‑5)
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2 Cor. 4:17• 17For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory; (2 Cor. 4:17)
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2 Cor. 12:9‑10• 9And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for my power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.
 10Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ: for when I am weak, then I am powerful. (2 Cor. 12:9‑10)
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Phil. 4:13• 13I have strength for all things in him that gives me power. (Phil. 4:13)

J. N. Darby Translation

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for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

W. Kelly Translation

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for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)