--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Come unto me, all ye that labor and are…" description: "\"“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in hear..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/096/anonymous-1_bible_come-unto-me-all-ye-that-labor-and-are-h_915481.jpg" --- # Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I… ![“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/096/anonymous-1_bible_come-unto-me-all-ye-that-labor-and-are-h_915481.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/096/anonymous-1_bible_come-unto-me-all-ye-that-labor-and-are-h_915481.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/096/anonymous-1_bible_come-unto-me-all-ye-that-labor-and-are-h_915481.jpg) > ““Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Jesus offers rest to those burdened, inviting them to adopt his gentle, easy yoke and find inner peace. **In simple terms:** Jesus promises gentle rest for the weary. Key Takeaway Accept his gentle guidance for inner peace. Themes faith rest humility spiritual burden comfort Mood peaceful reassuring hopeful Type biblical inspirational When to use this quote - personal meditation - church services - stress management - spiritual counseling Key Concepts Yoke metaphor spiritual rest humble heart Questions to Reflect On - What burdens do you need to release? - How does humility shape your spiritual journey? 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