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Matthew 11

1 And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • it came to pass G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • had made an end of G5055 (τελέω) — to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
  • commanding G1299 (διατάσσω) — to arrange thoroughly, i.e. (specially) institute, prescribe, etc.
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • twelve G1427 (δώδεκα) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • he departed G3327 (μεταβαίνω) — to change place
  • thence G1564 (ἐκεῖθεν) — thence
  • to teach G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • to preach G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • cities G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • cities G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)

2 Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now when G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • had heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the prison G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prison G1201 (δεσμωτήριον) — a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon
  • the works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • he sent G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil

3 and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Art G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • he that should come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • do we look for G4328 (προσδοκάω) — to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await
  • another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different

4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 8:3 · Matthew 15:30 · Matthew 21:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • and shew G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • again G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • those things which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye do hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • see G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)

5 the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good tidings preached to them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The blind G5185 (τυφλός) — opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
  • receive their sight G308 (ἀναβλέπω) — to look up; by implication, to recover sight
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the lame G5560 (χωλός) — "halt", i.e. limping
  • walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
  • the lepers G3015 (λεπρός) — scaly, i.e. leprous (a leper)
  • are cleansed G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
  • the deaf G2974 (κωφός) — blunted, i.e. (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb)
  • hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • are raised up G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • the poor G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
  • have the gospel preached to them G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel

6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • whosoever G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • whosoever G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • shall G4624 (σκανδαλίζω) — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • be offended G4624 (σκανδαλίζω) — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

7 And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And as G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • departed G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • began G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • to say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto the multitudes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the multitudes G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • concerning G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • went ye out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the wilderness G2048 (ἔρημος) — lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, being implied)
  • to see G2300 (θεάομαι) — to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
  • A reed G2563 (κάλαμος) — a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen
  • shaken G4531 (σαλεύω) — to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite
  • with G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • the wind G417 (ἄνεμος) — wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)

8 But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings’ houses.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • went ye out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • for to see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • A man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • clothed G294 (ἀμφιέννυμι) — to enrobe
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • soft G3120 (μαλακός) — soft, i.e. fine (clothing); figuratively, a catamite
  • raiment G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner or outer)
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • they that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wear G5409 (φορέω) — to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • kings’ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • kings’ G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • houses G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • houses G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

9 But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • went ye out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • for to see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • A prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • yea G3483 (ναί) — yes
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • more than G4053 (περισσός) — superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with ) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence

10 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 40:3 · Malachi 3:1 · Malachi 4:5 · Matthew 3:3 · Luke 7:26
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • send G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • messenger G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • messenger G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • shall prepare G2680 (κατασκευάζω) — to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment; whereas refers rather to internal fitness); by implication, to construct, create
  • way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • before G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou

11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Verily G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • them that are born G1084 (γεννητός) — born
  • of women G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • there hath G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • risen G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • a greater than G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • the Baptist G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Baptist G910 (Βαπτιστής) — a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner
  • notwithstanding G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • he that is least G3398 (μικρός) — small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • of heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • greater than G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the days G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • of John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • the Baptist G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Baptist G910 (Βαπτιστής) — a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner
  • until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • now G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
  • the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • of heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • suffereth violence G971 (βιάζω) — to force, i.e. (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the violent G973 (βιαστής) — a forcer, i.e. (figuratively) energetic
  • take G726 (ἁρπάζω) — to seize (in various applications)
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • by force G726 (ἁρπάζω) — to seize (in various applications)

13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the prophets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • prophesied G4395 (προφητεύω) — to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
  • until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites

14 And if ye are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, that is to come.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • ye will G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • receive G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • this G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Elijah G2243 (Ἡλίας) — Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • was for G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • to come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • He that hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • ears G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
  • to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • let him hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)

16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • whereunto G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • shall I liken G3666 (ὁμοιόω) — to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • generation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • generation G1074 (γενεά) — a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons)
  • It is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • like unto G3664 (ὅμοιος) — similar (in appearance or character)
  • children G3808 (παιδάριον) — a little boy
  • sitting G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the markets G58 (ἀγορά) — properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implication, a market or thoroughfare
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • calling unto G4377 (προσφωνέω) — to sound towards, i.e. address, exclaim, summon
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • fellows G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fellows G2083 (ἑταῖρος) — a comrade

17 and say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not mourn.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • We have piped G832 (αὐλέω) — to play the flute
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • ye have G3738 (ὀρχέομαι) — to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • danced G3738 (ὀρχέομαι) — to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion)
  • we have mourned G2354 (θρηνέω) — to bewail
  • ye have G2875 (κόπτω) — to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief
  • lamented G2875 (κόπτω) — to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief

18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • neither G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
  • eating G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • nor G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
  • drinking G4095 (πίνω) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • He hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • a devil G1140 (δαιμόνιον) — a dæmonic being; by extension a deity

19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • eating G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • drinking G4095 (πίνω) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
  • they say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • gluttonous G5314 (φάγος) — a glutton
  • a winebibber G3630 (οἰνοπότης) — a tippler
  • a friend G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
  • of publicans G5057 (τελώνης) — a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
  • sinners G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
  • But G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • wisdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • is justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)

20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • began he G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • to upbraid G3679 (ὀνειδίζω) — to defame, i.e. rail at, chide, taunt
  • the cities G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the cities G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • wherein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • most G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • most G4118 (πλεῖστος) — the largest number or very large
  • of G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mighty works G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • were done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • they repented G3340 (μετανοέω) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not

21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Woe G3759 (οὐαί) — "woe"
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Chorazin G5523 (Χοραζίν) — Chorazin, a place in Palestine
  • Bethsaida G966 (Βηθσαϊδά) — fishing-house; Bethsaida, a place in Palestine
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • the mighty works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mighty works G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • which were done G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which were done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • had been done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • Tyre G5184 (Τύρος)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Sidon G4605 (Σιδών) — Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine
  • they G3340 (μετανοέω) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
  • would have G302 (ἄν)
  • repented G3340 (μετανοέω) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
  • long ago G3819 (πάλαι) — (adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient
  • sackcloth G4526 (σάκκος) — "sack"-cloth, i.e. mohair (the material or garments made of it, worn as a sign of grief)
  • ashes G4700 (σποδός) — ashes

22 But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G4133 (πλήν) — moreover (besides), i.e. albeit, save that, rather, yet
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • It shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • more tolerable G414 (ἀνεκτότερος) — more endurable
  • for Tyre G5184 (Τύρος)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Sidon G4605 (Σιδών) — Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • of judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
  • than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • for you G4771 (σύ) — thou

23 And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt go down unto Hades: for if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in thee, it would have remained until this day.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Capernaum G2584 (Καπερναούμ) — Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which art exalted G5312 (ὑψόω) — to elevate (literally or figuratively)
  • unto G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • shalt be brought down G2601 (καταβιβάζω) — to cause to go down, i.e. precipitate
  • to G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • hell G86 (ᾅδης) — properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • the mighty works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mighty works G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • which have been done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • had been done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • Sodom G4670 (Σόδομα) — Sodoma (i.e. Sedom), a place in Palestine
  • it G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • would have G302 (ἄν)
  • remained G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • until G3360 (μέχρι) — as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas refers especially to the space of time or place intervenin…
  • this day G4594 (σήμερον) — on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)

24 But I say unto you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G4133 (πλήν) — moreover (besides), i.e. albeit, save that, rather, yet
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • That G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • it shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • more tolerable G414 (ἀνεκτότερος) — more endurable
  • for the land G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • of Sodom G4670 (Σόδομα) — Sodoma (i.e. Sedom), a place in Palestine
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • of judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
  • than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • for thee G4771 (σύ) — thou

25 At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • At G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • time G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I thank G1843 (ἐξομολογέω) — to acknowledge or (by implication, of assent) agree fully
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • O Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • of heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • thou hast hid G613 (ἀποκρύπτω) — to conceal away (i.e. fully); figuratively, to keep secret
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the wise G4680 (σοφός) — wise (in a most general application)
  • prudent G4908 (συνετός) — mentally put (or putting) together, i.e. sagacious
  • hast revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • unto babes G3516 (νήπιος) — not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian

26 yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Even so G3483 (ναί) — yes
  • Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • it seemed G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • good G2107 (εὐδοκία) — satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
  • in G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • sight G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)

27 All things have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one knoweth the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • are delivered G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • knoweth G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • save G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • save G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • to whomsoever G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • to whomsoever G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • will G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
  • reveal G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose

28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Come G1205 (δεῦτε) — come hither!
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that labour G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • are heavy laden G5412 (φορτίζω) — to load up (properly, as a vessel or animal), i.e. (figuratively) to overburden with ceremony (or spiritual anxiety)
  • and I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • will give G373 (ἀναπαύω) — (reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • rest G373 (ἀναπαύω) — (reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh

29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Take G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • yoke G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • yoke G2218 (ζυγός) — a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • learn G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn (in any way)
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • meek G4239 (πραΰς) — mild, i.e. (by implication) humble
  • lowly G5011 (ταπεινός) — depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition)
  • in heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • ye shall find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • rest G372 (ἀνάπαυσις) — intermission; by implication, recreation
  • unto G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • souls G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • souls G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • yoke G2218 (ζυγός) — a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
  • easy G5543 (χρηστός) — employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • burden G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • burden G5413 (φορτίον) — an invoice (as part of freight), i.e. (figuratively) a task or service
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • light G1645 (ἐλαφρός) — light, i.e. easy