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Matthew 12:20-22
New English Translation
Matthew 12:20-22
New English Translation
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[a] will hope.”[b]
Jesus and Beelzebul
22 Then they brought to him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute. Jesus[c] healed him so that he could speak and see.[d]
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- Matthew 12:21 tn Or “the nations” (the same Greek word may be translated “Gentiles” or “nations”).
- Matthew 12:21 sn Verses 18-21 are a quotation from Isa 42:1-4.
- Matthew 12:22 tn Grk “And he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Matthew 12:22 tn Grk “so that the mute man spoke and saw.”
Matthew 12:20-22
New International Version
Matthew 12:20-22
New International Version
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)
Footnotes
- Matthew 12:21 Isaiah 42:1-4
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