Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
My yoke
General references
Bible References
My yoke
Acts 15:10
Now therefore why do you test God by putting upon the neck of the disciples a yoke which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?
Galatians 5:1
It was for freedom that Christ has set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
Burden
John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."
2 Corinthians 1:4
who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
General references
Matthew 23:4
They bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.