Bible Verse Lookup
Mt 11:29; 21:5
Chapter 11
29
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves.
Chapter 21
5
Say to the daughter of Zion:
See, your king comes to you
in all humility, riding on a donkey,
a beast of burden, with its colt.
Commentaries
The Father and the Son.
This short prayer (25) is also found in Luke 10:21, as Jesus’ spontaneous and joyful reaction to the results of the apostles’ mission: simple people welcome the proclamation of the kingdom of God. Matthew transcribes it in the same context. It is Jesus’s messianic prayer in response to God’s surprising revelation to simple people. The one who sends his followers with authority on a task that apparently exceeds all human capacity is the only one capable of transforming that burden and yoke into an experience of joy.
Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem.
After instructing his disciples about his destiny and the demands of following him (16:21-20:34), Jesus enters Jerusalem, and the conflict with Jewish authorities intensifies. Jesus begins the final stage of his earthly life here. The authorities and ordinary people have considered his actions, but their reactions differ: the people recognize him as a prophet, while the authorities stay suspicious. The question, “Who is this?” (10) does not express a desire to meet him but rather outright rejection.