Matthew 11:30

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

Cross-references

Acts 15:10 Contrast

Acts 15:10 calls the law a yoke too heavy — in direct contrast to Jesus' yoke that is easy and light.

Acts 15:28 Parallel

Acts 15:28 imposes no greater burden than necessary — reflecting the same principle of a light yoke Jesus offers.

Galatians 5:1 warns against a yoke of slavery — contrasting with the freedom and lightness of Christ's yoke.

1 John 5:3 Parallel

1 John 5:3 says God's commandments are not burdensome — directly paralleling the light burden Jesus offers.

In 1 Kings 12:4, the people beg for a lighter yoke—directly parallel to Jesus' promise of an easy yoke.

2 Chronicles 10:4 echoes the request to lighten the heavy yoke—same scene as 1 Kings 12:4, reinforcing the longing Jesus satisfies.