Matthew 12:21

As a result, the non-Jews will confidently expect that he will do great things for them.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

In Context

20Until he has justly judged the people who trust in him and has declared them not guilty, he will not destroy anyone who is weak like a smashed stalk [MET], nor will he silence anyone who is as helpless as a smoldering linen wick [MET, DOU].

22One day when Jesus was at home, some men brought to Jesus a man who, because of being controlled by a demon {a demon controlled him}, was blind and unable to speak. Jesus healed him by expelling the demon. As a result, the man began to talk and was able to see.

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Cross References

Isaiah 42:4He will not become exhausted or discouraged all during the time that he is causing things to be done justly throughout the earth. Even people living on the islands in [MTY] the oceans will confidently wait for him to teach them his laws.”

Ephesians 1:12in order that we(exc) Jews, who confidently expected the Messiah to do great things for us before the non-Jews expected such things (OR, we (inc) who were already confidently expecting Christ to do great things for us) will praise him for his greatness.

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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