Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed he will not break, and smoldering flax he will not quench, until he sends forth justice for victory.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
19He will not quarrel, nor will he shout, nor will any man hear his voice in the thoroughfares.
21And in his name Gentiles will hope.
Cross References
2 Kings 18:21Now, behold, thou trust upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man leans it will go into his hand, and pierce it. So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust on him.
Psalms 98:1O sing to LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand, and his holy arm, has wrought salvation for him.
Isaiah 40:11He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, [and] will gently lead those who have their young.
Isaiah 57:15For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart o
Lamentations 3:31For LORD will not cast off forever.
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all ye who labor and have been burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:15-22
The Malice of the Pharisees; Christ Withdraws Himself. 14 Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. 15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; 16 And charged them that they should not make him known: 17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him,… Read the whole commentary →