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Isaiah 42:1-12

1 The Servant of the Lord
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen one in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him
and he will bring justice to the nations.

2 He will not shout or cry out,
or raise his voice in the streets.

3 A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;

4 he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice on earth.
In his law the islands will put their hope.”

5 This is what God the Lord says—
he who created the heavens and stretched them out,
who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it,
who gives breath to its people,
and life to those who walk on it:

6 “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness;
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,

7 to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.

8 “I am the Lord; that is my name!
I will not give my glory to another
or my praise to idols.

9 See, the former things have taken place,
and new things I declare;
before they spring into being
I announce them to you.”

10 Song of Praise to the Lord
Sing to the Lord a new song,
his praise from the ends of the earth,
you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,
you islands, and all who live in them.

11 Let the desert and its towns raise their voices;
let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice.
Let the people of Sela sing for joy;
let them shout from the mountaintops.

12 Let them give glory to the Lord
and proclaim his praise in the islands.

Cross References for Isaiah 42:1-12

Acts 13:47 - For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that yo... Click to read the verse Acts 13:47 Click to read the verse Acts 13:47

Isaiah 53:11 - After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowled... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:11

Ephesians 1:6 - to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6

Job 1:8 - Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like... Click to read the verse Job 1:8 Click to read the verse Job 1:8

Malachi 1:11 - My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every pl... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:11 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:11

Hebrews 10:38 - But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:38 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:38

Psalms 89:19-20 - Once you spoke in a vision, to your faithful people you said: “I have bestowed strength on a wa... Click to read the verse Psalms 89:19-20 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:19-20

John 3:35 - The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Click to read the verse John 3:35 Click to read the verse John 3:35

Isaiah 49:7 - This is what the Lord says— the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel— to him who was despised and ab... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:7

Matthew 3:17 - And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Click to read the verse Matthew 3:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:17

Matthew 17:5 - While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “T... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5

Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, ki... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12

Genesis 49:10 - The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he c... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:10

Isaiah 49:2 - He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:2

Isaiah 59:21 - “As for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit, who is on you, and my wo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:21

John 6:27 - Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of M... Click to read the verse John 6:27 Click to read the verse John 6:27

Colossians 1:13 - For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son ... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:13 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:13

Isaiah 53:10 - Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:10

Hebrews 9:14 - How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself u... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:14

Isaiah 41:8 - “But you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:8

Isaiah 43:10 - “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:10

Philippians 2:7 - but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Click to read the verse Philippians 2:7 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:7

Acts 9:15 - But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the... Click to read the verse Acts 9:15 Click to read the verse Acts 9:15

2 Peter 1:17 - For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majesti... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:17 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:17

Isaiah 11:2 - The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2

Isaiah 61:1 - The Year of the Lord’s Favor The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has an... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:1

John 3:34 - For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. Click to read the verse John 3:34 Click to read the verse John 3:34

Isaiah 11:2-5 - The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2-5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2-5

John 10:36 - what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then ... Click to read the verse John 10:36 Click to read the verse John 10:36

Acts 10:38 - how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing... Click to read the verse Acts 10:38 Click to read the verse Acts 10:38

Matthew 3:16 - As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, a... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:16

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

Leviticus 2:4 - “‘If you bring a grain offering baked in an oven, it is to consist of fine flour: cakes made wi... Click to read the verse Leviticus 2:4 Click to read the verse Leviticus 2:4

Isaiah 49:3 - He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor.” Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:3

Ephesians 1:4 - For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4

Psalms 89:3 - You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, Click to read the verse Psalms 89:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:3

Isaiah 42:6 - “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:6

1 Kings 10:9 - Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 10:9 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 10:9

Psalms 22:8 - “He trusts in the Lord; let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.” Click to read the verse Psalms 22:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:8

2 Samuel 22:20 - He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:20 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:20

Acts 1:2 - until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to t... Click to read the verse Acts 1:2 Click to read the verse Acts 1:2

Psalms 16:5 - Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. Click to read the verse Psalms 16:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 16:5

Joshua 1:2 - “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan Ri... Click to read the verse Joshua 1:2 Click to read the verse Joshua 1:2

Psalms 63:8 - My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. Click to read the verse Psalms 63:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 63:8

John 8:29 - The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” Click to read the verse John 8:29 Click to read the verse John 8:29

Luke 9:35 - A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” Click to read the verse Luke 9:35 Click to read the verse Luke 9:35

1 Chronicles 17:19 - O Lord. For the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:19 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:19

1 Peter 2:6 - For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and t... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:6

Acts 11:18 - When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has... Click to read the verse Acts 11:18 Click to read the verse Acts 11:18

Acts 28:28 - “Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will... Click to read the verse Acts 28:28 Click to read the verse Acts 28:28

2 Samuel 15:26 - But if he says, ‘I am not pleased with you,’ then I am ready; let him do to me whatever seems g... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:26 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:26

Psalms 37:17 - for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:17

1 Peter 2:4 - The Living Stone and a Chosen People As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but c... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:4

Isaiah 49:8 - Restoration of Israel This is what the Lord says: “In the time of my favor I will answer you, a... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:8

Psalms 89:21 - My hand will sustain him; surely my arm will strengthen him. Click to read the verse Psalms 89:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:21

2 Chronicles 9:8 - Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on his throne as king t... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:8 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:8

Isaiah 50:10 - Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:10

Psalms 110:6 - He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead and crushing the rulers of the whole earth. Click to read the verse Psalms 110:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 110:6

Zechariah 3:8 - “‘Listen, O high priest Joshua and your associates seated before you, who are men symbolic of t... Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:8 Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:8

Luke 23:35 - The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let... Click to read the verse Luke 23:35 Click to read the verse Luke 23:35

Isaiah 2:4 - He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat the... Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:4

Haggai 2:23 - “‘On that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shea... Click to read the verse Haggai 2:23 Click to read the verse Haggai 2:23

Esther 6:6 - When Haman entered, the king asked him, “What should be done for the man the king delights to h... Click to read the verse Esther 6:6 Click to read the verse Esther 6:6

John 16:32 - “But a time is coming, and has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home. You will... Click to read the verse John 16:32 Click to read the verse John 16:32

Romans 8:33 - Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Click to read the verse Romans 8:33 Click to read the verse Romans 8:33

Psalms 73:23 - Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:23 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:23

Matthew 12:18 - “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18

Psalms 54:4 - Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Click to read the verse Psalms 54:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 54:4

Luke 3:22 - and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ... Click to read the verse Luke 3:22 Click to read the verse Luke 3:22

Matthew 12:18-21 - “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18-21 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18-21

Psalms 119:116 - Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:116 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:116

Isaiah 50:7 - Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:7

Proverbs 8:30 - Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always... Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:30 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:30

Isaiah 52:13 - The Suffering and Glory of the Servant See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and l... Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:13

Acts 26:17-18 - I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them Click to read the verse Acts 26:17-18 Click to read the verse Acts 26:17-18

Isaiah 32:16 - Justice will dwell in the desert and righteousness live in the fertile field. Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:16

Matthew 3:16-17 - As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, a... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:16-17 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:16-17

Isaiah 50:4-9 - The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:4-9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:4-9

Isaiah 49:3-8 - He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor.” Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:3-8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:3-8

Mark 1:10-11 - As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descendin... Click to read the verse Mark 1:10-11 Click to read the verse Mark 1:10-11

Romans 15:8-16 - For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, to confir... Click to read the verse Romans 15:8-16 Click to read the verse Romans 15:8-16

John 1:32-34 - Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on ... Click to read the verse John 1:32-34 Click to read the verse John 1:32-34

Mark 1:10 - As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descendin... Click to read the verse Mark 1:10 Click to read the verse Mark 1:10

Mark 1:11 - And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Click to read the verse Mark 1:11 Click to read the verse Mark 1:11

Mark 12:6 - “He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, ‘They will res... Click to read the verse Mark 12:6 Click to read the verse Mark 12:6

John 10:17 - The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. Click to read the verse John 10:17 Click to read the verse John 10:17

John 14:28 - “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be... Click to read the verse John 14:28 Click to read the verse John 14:28

Acts 11:1 - Peter Explains His Actions The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentil... Click to read the verse Acts 11:1 Click to read the verse Acts 11:1