Matthew 12:17
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant whom I have chosen,
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
In Context
16and he healed them all, charging them not to make Him known:
Cross References
Matthew 13:35that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables, I will publish things which have been concealed from the foundation of the world.
Luke 21:22For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
John 10:35And if it stiled them gods, to whom the word of God came, (and the scripture cannot be made void,)
John 19:28After this Jesus knowing that all things were now finished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
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 →