Overview
Matthew 11 opens with Jesus instructing His disciples and answering John the Baptist's inquiries about His identity as the Messiah. Jesus' response confirms His divine nature and mission and praises John's role as a prophet. He then rebukes the cities where He had performed miracles but where the people remained unrepentant. Jesus emphasizes the hidden wisdom revealed to the humble and invites all who are weary to find rest in Him. He offers a gentle yoke and a burden that is light, portraying a message of grace and a call to a personal relationship with Him. The chapter highlights the contrast between human hardness and divine compassion.