20 He will not break a bruised reed,
and He will not put out a smoldering wick,
until He has led justice to victory.[a]
21 The nations will put their hope in His name.(A)[b]

A House Divided

22 Then a demon-possessed man(B) who was blind and unable to speak was brought to Him. He healed him, so that the man[c] could both speak and see.(C)

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  1. Matthew 12:20 Or until He has successfully put forth justice
  2. Matthew 12:21 Is 42:1-4
  3. Matthew 12:22 Lit mute

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](A)

Jesus and Beelzebul(B)

22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see.(C)

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