Matthew · Chapter 11 · Healing

Matthew 11:28 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

For the wound that has not yet closed.

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Read in chapter context · Matthew 11

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WEB · World English Bible

"“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."

KJV · King James Version

"Come1205 unto4314 me3165, all3956 ye that labour2872 and2532 are heavy laden5412, and I2504 will give373 you5209 rest373."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses unto, that, labour, heavy, while the WEB renders these as who, labor, heavily, burdened. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Matthew 11:28 in Matthew 11

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Matthew 11:28 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Matthew 11. Read the full chapter →

v.26 Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.
v.27 All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows the Son, except the Father; neither does anyone know the Father, except the Son, and he to whom the Son desires to reveal him.
v.28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
v.29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
v.30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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About the Book of Matthew

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Gospel
Author: Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle
Date written: c. 50–70 AD
Audience: Primarily Jewish Christians
Chapters: 28

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). He repeatedly shows how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. The Great Commission (28:18-20) closes the book.

Setting: Written to demonstrate Jesus as Israel's promised Messianic King.

Key themes: kingdom of heaven · fulfillment · discipleship · authority · mission

Read Matthew from the beginning →

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How to memorise Matthew 11:28

Matthew 11:28 contains 17 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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“Come to me

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all you who labor and are heavily burdened

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and I will give you rest.

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Frequently asked

FAQ about Matthew 11:28

What does Matthew 11:28 say?

Matthew 11:28 reads: "“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest." — from the New Testament, Matthew (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Matthew 11:28 in?

Matthew 11:28 is in the book of Matthew, traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle and written around c. 50–70 AD. Matthew is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Primarily Jewish Christians. Best known for the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes.

What is Matthew 11:28 about?

Matthew 11:28 is primarily a Bible verse about Healing, with related themes including Peace, Grief. Within Matthew, Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Matthew 11:28 in WEB and KJV?

Matthew 11:28 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Come1205 unto4314 me3165, all3956 ye that labour2872 and2532 are heavy laden5412, and I2504 will give373 you5209 rest373.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Matthew 11:28?

Matthew 11:28 is 17 words in the WEB translation (82 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.

How can I memorise Matthew 11:28?

To memorise Matthew 11:28, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Matthew 11:28 matter in Matthew?

How can I apply Matthew 11:28 today?

Many readers use Matthew 11:28 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Matthew 11:28 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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