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
Why, then, do you now provoke God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our ancestors nor we were able to bear?
Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not again be held under the yoke of slavery.
1 John 5:3
For to love God is to lay his commands to heart; and his commands are not burdensome,
Burden
John 16:33
I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."
2 Corinthians 1:4
Who consoles us in all our troubles, so that we may be able to console those who are in any trouble with the consolation that we ourselves receive from him.
2 Corinthians 4:17
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
2 Corinthians 12:9
But his reply has been-- 'My help is enough for you; for my strength attains its perfection in the midst of weakness.' Most gladly, then, will I boast all the more of my weaknesses, so that the strength of the Christ may overshadow me.
Philippians 4:13
I can do everything in the strength of him who makes me strong!
General references
Matthew 23:4
While they make up heavy loads and pile them on other men's shoulder's they decline, themselves, to lift a finger to move them.