Matthew 12:20
He won't break a bruised reed.And he won't quench a smoking flax,until he leads justice to victory.
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In Context
19He will not strive, nor shout;neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
21And in his name, the nations will hope."
Cross References
2 Kings 18:21Now, behold, you trust in the staff of this bruised reed, even in Egypt. If a man leans on it, it will go into his hand, and pierce it. So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust on him.
Psalms 98:1A Psalm.Sing to the Lord a new song,for he has done marvelous things!His right hand, and his holy arm, have worked 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.He 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, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Lamentations 3:31For the Lord will not reject forever.
Matthew 11:28"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 →