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 King James Version
20 A bruised reed He will not break,
And smoking flax He will not quench,
Till He sends forth justice to victory;
21 And in His name Gentiles will trust.”
A House Divided Cannot Stand(A)
22 (B)Then one was brought to Him who was demon-possessed, blind and mute; and He healed him, so that the [a]blind and mute man both spoke and saw.
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- Matthew 12:22 NU omits blind and
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