SEV Biblia, Chapter 11:28
Venid a mí todos los que estis trabajados y cargados, que yo os har descansar.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:28
Verse 28. Come unto me] This phrase in the new covenant implies simply, believing in Christ, and becoming his disciple, or follower. All ye that labour and are heavy laden] The metaphor here appears to be taken from a man who has a great load laid upon him, which he must carry to a certain place: every step he takes reduces his strength, and renders his load the more oppressive. However, it must be carried on; and he labours, uses his utmost exertions, to reach the place where it is to be laid down. A kind person passing by, and, seeing his distress, offers to ease him of his load, that he may enjoy rest.
The Jews, heavily laden with the burdensome rites of the Mosaic institution, rendered still more oppressive by the additions made by the scribes and Pharisees, who, our Lord says, (chap. xxiii. 4,) bound on heavy burdens; and labouring, by their observance of the law, to make themselves pleasing to God, are here invited to lay down their load, and receive the salvation procured for them by Christ.
Sinners, wearied in the ways of iniquity, are also invited to come to this Christ, and find speedy relief.
Penitents, burdened with the guilt of their crimes, may come to this Sacrifice, and find instant pardon.
Believers, sorely tempted, and oppressed by the remains of the carnal mind, may come to this blood, that cleanseth from all unrighteousness; and, purified from all sin, and powerfully succoured in every temptation, they shall find uninterrupted rest in this complete saviour.
All are invited to come, and all are promised rest. If few find rest from sin and vile affections, it is because few come to Christ to receive it.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 28. Come unto me , etc.] Christ having signified, that the knowledge of God, and the mysteries of grace, are only to be come at through him; and that he has all things relating to the peace, comfort, happiness, and salvation of men in his hands, kindly invites and encourages souls to come unto him for the same: by which is meant, not a local coming, or a coming to hear him preach; for so his hearers, to whom he more immediately directed his speech, were come already; and many of them did, as multitudes may, and do, in this sense, come to Christ, who never knew him, nor receive any spiritual benefit by him: nor is it a bare coming under the ordinances of Christ, submission to baptism, or an attendance at the Lords supper, the latter of which was not yet instituted; and both may be performed by men, who are not yet come to Christ: but it is to be understood of believing in Christ, the going of the soul to him, in the exercise of grace on him, of desire after him, love to him, faith and hope in him: believing in Christ, and coming to him, are terms synonymous, ( John 6:35). Those who come to Christ aright, come as sinners, to a full, suitable, able, and willing Saviour; venture their souls upon him, and trust in him for righteousness, life, and salvation, which they are encouraged to do, by this kind invitation; which shows his willingness to save, and his readiness to give relief to distressed minds. The persons invited, are not all the individuals of mankind, but with a restriction, all ye that labour, and are heavy laden ; meaning, not these who are labouring in the service of sin and Satan, are laden with iniquity, and insensible of it: these are not weary of sin, nor burdened with it; not do they want or desire any rest for their souls; but such who groan, being burdened with the guilt of sin upon their consciences, and are pressed down with the unsupportable yoke of the law, and the load of human traditions; and have been labouring till they are weary, in order to obtain peace of conscience, and rest for their souls, by the observance of these things, but in vain. These are encouraged to come to him, lay down their burdens at his feet, look to, and lay hold by faith on his person, blood, righteousness, and sacrifice; when they should enjoy that true spiritual consolation, which could never be attained to by the works of the law. And I will give you rest ; spiritual rest here, peace of conscience, ease of mind, tranquillity of soul, through an application of pardoning grace, a view of free justification by the righteousness of Christ, and full atonement of sin by his sacrifice; and eternal rest hereafter, in Abrahams bosom, in the arms of Jesus, in perfect and uninterrupted communion with Father, Son, and Spirit. The Jews say f700 , that hrwt tjwnm , the law is rest; and so explain ( Genesis 49:15 Psalm 23:2 Daniel 12:13) of it: but a truly sensible sinner enjoys no rest, but in Christ; it is like Noahs dove, which could find no rest for the soles of its feet, until it returned to the ark; and they themselves expect perfect rest in the days of the Messiah, and call his world hjwnm , rest f701 .
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 25-30 - It becomes children to be grateful. When we come to God as a Father, we must remember that he is Lord of heaven and earth, which obliges us to come to him with reverence as to the sovereign Lord of all; yet with confidence, as one able to defend us from evil, and to supply us with all good. Our blessed Lord added a remarkable declaration, that the Father had delivered into his hands all power, authority, and judgment We are indebted to Christ for all the revelation we have of God the Father's will and love, ever since Adam sinned. Our Saviour has invite all that labour and are heavy-laden, to come unto him. In some sense all men are so. Worldly men burden themselves with fruitless cares for wealth and honours; the gay and the sensual labour in pursuit of pleasures; the slave of Satan and his own lusts, is the merest drudg on earth. Those who labour to establish their own righteousness als labour in vain. The convinced sinner is heavy-laden with guilt an terror; and the tempted and afflicted believer has labours and burdens Christ invites all to come to him for rest to their souls. He alon gives this invitation; men come to him, when, feeling their guilt an misery, and believing his love and power to help, they seek him in fervent prayer. Thus it is the duty and interest of weary an heavy-laden sinners, to come to Jesus Christ. This is the gospel call Whoever will, let him come. All who thus come will receive rest a Christ's gift, and obtain peace and comfort in their hearts. But is coming to him they must take his yoke, and submit to his authority They must learn of him all things, as to their comfort and obedience He accepts the willing servant, however imperfect the services. Here we may find rest for our souls, and here only. Nor need we fear his yoke His commandments are holy, just, and good. It requires self-denial, an exposes to difficulties, but this is abundantly repaid, even in thi world, by inward peace and joy. It is a yoke that is lined with love So powerful are the assistances he gives us, so suitable the encouragements, and so strong the consolations to be found in the way of duty, that we may truly say, it is a yoke of pleasantness. The way of duty is the way of rest. The truths Christ teaches are such as we may venture our souls upon. Such is the Redeemer's mercy; and wh should the labouring and burdened sinner seek for rest from any othe quarter? Let us come to him daily, for deliverance from wrath an guilt, from sin and Satan, from all our cares, fears, and sorrows. But forced obedience, far from being easy and light, is a heavy burden. I vain do we draw near to Jesus with our lips, while the heart is fa from him. Then come to Jesus to find rest for your souls __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
δευτε 1205 5773 V-XXM-2P προς 4314 PREP με 3165 P-1AS παντες 3956 A-NPM οι 3588 T-NPM κοπιωντες 2872 5723 V-PAP-NPM και 2532 CONJ πεφορτισμενοι 5412 5772 V-RPP-NPM καγω 2504 P-1NS-C αναπαυσω 373 5692 V-FAI-1S υμας 5209 P-2AP
Vincent's NT Word Studies
28. Labor and are heavy-laden (kopiwntev kai pefortismenoi). The first an active, the second a passive participle, exhibiting the active and passive sides of human misery.Give rest (anapausw). Originally to make to cease; Tynd., ease; Wyc., refresh. The radical conception is that of relief.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
11:28 {Come unto me} (deute pros me). Verses 28 to 30 are not in Luke and are among the special treasures of Matthew's Gospel. No sublimer words exist than this call of Jesus to the toiling and the burdened (pephortismenoi, perfect passive participle, state of weariness) to come to him. He towers above all men as he challenges us. "I will refresh you" (k'ago anapaus" h-mas). Far more than mere rest, rejuvenation. The English slang expression "rest up" is close to the idea of the Greek compound ana-pauw. It is causative active voice.
