Matthew
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Matthew 11:28 (KJV) speaks to rest, weariness, and rest in God — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
Mark 6:31“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
Matthew 11:29“And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
Exodus 33:14“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
Psalms 127:2
Common questions
What does Matthew 11:28 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 11:28 reads: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The verse speaks to rest, weariness, and rest in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 11 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 11:28 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." is Matthew 11:28 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 11:28?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 11:28 include Psalms 116:7, Mark 6:31, and Matthew 11:29. Reading them alongside Matthew 11:28 deepens the theme of rest.
How can I pray with Matthew 11:28?
Read Matthew 11:28 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.