Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. This implies three things. I. ABSENCE: for what need is there of oar coming to Christ unless we are previously at a distance from Him? Such is the condition of every man. Naturally, all are without Christ as to saving influence; as to a proper knowledge of Him, love to Him, confidence in Him, and union and communion with Him. II. ACCESSIBLENESS. We come to Him; we can find and approach Him. Not to His bodily presence. As man He is absent; as God He is still present. He said to His apostles, "Lo, I am with you always; even unto the end of the, world." III. APPLICATION. For this coming to Him is to deal with Him concerning the affairs of the soul of eternity. (W. Jay.) Parallel Verses KJV: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.WEB: "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. |
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