Matthew 11:25-30
Chapter 11
25
The Father and the Son
At that time, Jesus said: “Father, LORD of heaven and earth, I praise you because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to simple people.26
Yes, Father, this was your gracious will.
27
Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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.
30
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
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.