KJV ORIGINAL
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For my yoke is easy to carry, and my burden is light.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is saying that following Him brings rest and peace rather than heavy demands or stress.
📚 Historical Context
Jesus spoke these words to people living under the heavy religious rules imposed by the Pharisees and scribes, who had added countless regulations to God's law. A yoke was a wooden harness that connected two oxen together for pulling heavy loads, so people immediately understood this farming metaphor. Jesus was offering a completely different way of relating to God—one based on love and grace rather than burdensome religious performance.
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