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Matthew 12:18-21

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12:18Here is 1  my servant whom I have chosen,

the one I love, in whom I take great delight. 2 

I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.

12:19 He will not quarrel or cry out,

nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.

12:20 He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick,

until he brings justice to victory.

12:21 And in his name the Gentiles 3  will hope. 4 

1 tn Grk “Behold my servant.”

2 tn Grk “in whom my soul is well pleased.”

3 tn Or “the nations” (the same Greek word may be translated “Gentiles” or “nations”).

4 sn Verses 18-21 are a quotation from Isa 42:1-4.



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