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Matthew 12:18-21 Jesus' Teaching on Hypocrisy

18 “Here is my servant whom I have chosen,
the one I love, in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will proclaim justice to the nations.

19 He will not quarrel or cry out;
no one will hear his voice in the streets.

20 A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out,
till he leads justice to victory.

21 In his name the nations will put their hope.”

Cross References for Matthew 12:18-21

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

Psalms 106:23 - So he said he would destroy them— had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him... Click to read the verse Psalms 106:23 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:23

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

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

Isaiah 42:1 - The Servant of the Lord “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1

Luke 4:18 - “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. H... Click to read the verse Luke 4:18 Click to read the verse Luke 4:18

Matthew 12:28 - But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Click to read the verse Matthew 12:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:28

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

Acts 14:27 - On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through... Click to read the verse Acts 14:27 Click to read the verse Acts 14:27

Mark 9:7 - Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, who... Click to read the verse Mark 9:7 Click to read the verse Mark 9:7

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

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

Psalms 89:19 - 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 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:19

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 61:1-3 - 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 61:1-3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:1-3

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

Colossians 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Click to read the verse Colossians 1:1 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:1

Isaiah 59:20-21 - “The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins,” declares the Lord. Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:20-21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:20-21

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

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 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

Jeremiah 16:19 - O Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in time of distress, to you the nations will com... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:19

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

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 49:5-6 - And now the Lord says— he who formed me in the womb to be his servant to bring Jacob back to hi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:5-6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:5-6

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

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

Isaiah 60:2-3 - See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:2-3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:2-3

Isaiah 62:2 - The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:2

Ephesians 2:11-13 - One in Christ Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncir... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:11-13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:11-13

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

Romans 15:9-12 - so that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: “Therefore I will praise ... Click to read the verse Romans 15:9-12 Click to read the verse Romans 15:9-12

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

Acts 13:46-48 - Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “We had to speak the word of God to you first. Sin... Click to read the verse Acts 13:46-48 Click to read the verse Acts 13:46-48

Isaiah 32:15-16 - till the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, and the desert becomes a fertile field, and the... Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:15-16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:15-16

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

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

Isaiah 49:1-3 - The Servant of the Lord Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:1-3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:1-3

Philippians 2:6-7 - Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, Click to read the verse Philippians 2:6-7 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:6-7

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

John 16:11 - and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned. Click to read the verse John 16:11 Click to read the verse John 16:11

Luke 2:31-32 - which you have prepared in the sight of all people, Click to read the verse Luke 2:31-32 Click to read the verse Luke 2:31-32

Ephesians 3:5-8 - which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:5-8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:5-8

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