Matthew 12:21

And in his name will the Gentiles put their hope.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

In Context

20The crushed stem will not be broken by him; and the feebly burning light will he not put out, till he has made righteousness overcome all.

22Then they took to him one with an evil spirit, who was blind and had no power of talking: and he made him well so that he had the power of talking and seeing.

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Cross References

Isaiah 42:4His light will not be put out, and he will not be crushed, till he has given the knowledge of the true God to the earth, and the sea-lands will be waiting for his teaching.

Ephesians 1:12So that his glory might have praise through us who first had hope in Christ:

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 →

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