Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoking wick he shall not extinguish, till he shall send forth his law for conquest.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
19He shall not contend, nor cry out; nor shall any one hear his voice in the streets.
21And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.
Cross References
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you that are weary, and heavily 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 →