Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
What this verse means
Jesus invites the exhausted to come as they are and trade their load for His rest.
A short prayer
Jesus, I am tired. I come to You as You invited — give me rest.
Read in context — Matthew 11
26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Related verses
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”Isaiah 43:2
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”James 5:16
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”John 14:1
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”John 16:33
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”Luke 12:32