Matthew 12:18-21

God's Chosen Servant

18 s "Behold, my t servant whom I have chosen,
my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased.
u I will put my Spirit upon him,
and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
 19 He will not quarrel or cry aloud,
nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets;
 20 a bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not quench,
until he brings justice to victory;
 21 v and in his name the Gentiles will hope."

  1. Cross References
    Isaiah 42:1 - 3
    Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.
  2. Cross References
    Acts 4:27
    For truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel.
    Acts 4:30
    While you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.
  3. Cross References
    Isaiah 61:1
    The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.
    Luke 4:18
    The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.
    John 3:34
    For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.
    Acts 10:38
    How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
  4. Cross References
    Isaiah 42:1 - 3
    Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.
  5. Cross References
    Isaiah 42:4
    He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law.
    Isaiah 11:10
    In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples - of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.
    Romans 15:12
    And again Isaiah says, "The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.
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