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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
King James Version
Matthew 12:20-22
King James Version
20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.
22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
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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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