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18 Here is[a] my servant whom I have chosen,
the one I love, in whom I take great delight.[b]
I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
19 He will not quarrel or cry out,
nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
20 He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick,
until he brings justice to victory.
21 And in his name the Gentiles[c] will hope.”[d]

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  1. Matthew 12:18 tn Grk “Behold my servant.”
  2. Matthew 12:18 tn Grk “in whom my soul is well pleased.”
  3. Matthew 12:21 tn Or “the nations” (the same Greek word may be translated “Gentiles” or “nations”).
  4. Matthew 12:21 sn Verses 18-21 are a quotation from Isa 42:1-4.

18 “Here is my servant whom I have chosen,
    the one I love, in whom I delight;(A)
I will put my Spirit on him,(B)
    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 has brought justice through to victory.
21     In his name the nations will put their hope.”[a](C)

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  1. Matthew 12:21 Isaiah 42:1-4