Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
General references
Bible References
My yoke
Proverbs 3:17
Her ways are pleasant ways. All her paths are peace.
Micah 6:8
He told you, O lowly man, what is good and what Jehovah requires of you. You should display justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God!
Acts 15:10
Why do you test God by placing a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, one that our fathers were not able to bear?
Galatians 5:1
Christ liberated us for freedom (moral liberty). Stand fast therefore, and do not become entangled again in a yoke of bondage.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
Burden
John 16:33
I spoke to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you have tribulation. Be of good cheer for I have conquered the world!
2 Corinthians 1:4
He comforts us in all our trouble, that we may be able to comfort those who also have trouble, through the comfort with which we are comforted from God.
2 Corinthians 4:17
Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us.
2 Corinthians 12:9
He told me: My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather glory in my infirmities (frailities), that the power of Christ may rest upon me (cover me like a tent) (descend upon me) (abide with me). (Isaiah 40:29-31)
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
General references
Jeremiah 35:16
The descendants of Jonadab, Rechab's son, have carried out the orders of their ancestor, but you refuse to listen to me.'
Matthew 23:4
They chain heavy burdens on your shoulders. Yet they are unwilling to lift even a finger to carry these same burdens.