Matthew 11:27 bbe — All things have been given to me by my Father; and no one has knowledge of the Son, but the Father; and no one has know…

Bible in Basic English

"All things have been given to me by my Father; and no one has knowledge of the Son, but the Father; and no one has knowledge of the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will make it clear."

— Matthew 11:27, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 11 — Context

24

But I say to you that it will be better for the land of Sodom in the day of judging, than for you.

25

At that time Jesus made answer and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children.

26

Yes, Father, for so it was pleasing in your eyes.

27

All things have been given to me by my Father; and no one has knowledge of the Son, but the Father; and no one has knowledge of the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will make it clear.

28

Come to me, all you who are troubled and weighted down with care, and I will give you rest.

29

Take my yoke on you and become like me, for I am gentle and without pride, and you will have rest for your souls;

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For my yoke is good, and the weight I take up is not hard.

Matthew 11:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 11:27 say?
Matthew 11:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “All things have been given to me by my Father; and no one has knowledge of the Son, but the Father; and no one has knowledge of the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will make it clear.”
Where is Matthew 11:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 11:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 27.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 11:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 11:27 in?
Matthew 11:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 11:27?
Matthew 11:27 reads (BBE): “All things have been given to me by my Father; and no one has knowledge of the Son, but the Father; and no one has knowledge of the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will make it clear.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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