Matthew 12:20
+ 12:20. MP: Messiah will have compassion for “the bruised reed”, the poor, the weak, the needy, and broken hearted. (See also Is 61:1-2). (Is 42:3-4) He won’t break a bruised reed. 2 He won’t quench a smoking flax, 1 until he leads justice to victory. 2
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21In his name, the nations will + 12:21. (18-21) Quoted from Is 42:1-4 hope.”
Cross References
Psalms 98:1+ 98:1 (1-3) MP: The Right Arm of God is reference to sitting at the “Right Hand” of the King. This is the administrator of God’s throne who works and brings about and is God’s Salvation. (See also Right Hand: Ps 89:13, 110:1, 118:16; Is 55:1, 59:16, 63:5). This could also be one next in line to the throne (Ps 89:27 (context 89:20-29)). (Mark 14:62) Sing to Adonai a new song, 2 for he has done marvelous things! 2 His right hand, and his holy arm, have worked salvation for him. 1
Isaiah 40:11+ 40:11. MP: Messiah is likened to a Shepard. (John 10:11) He will feed his flock like a shepherd. 2 He will gather the lambs in his arm, 2 and carry them in his bosom. 2 He will gently lead those who have their young. 1
Isaiah 57:15For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, 2 whose name is Holy: 1 “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, 2 to revive the spirit of the humble, 2 and to revive the heart of the contrite. 1
Matthew 11:28+ 11:28. MP: Messiah’s teachings can sustain the weary. (Is 50:4a) “Come to me, all you who labor and are 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 →