Matthew 12:15-21

The Voice

¹⁵Jesus knew that the Pharisees were plotting to kill Him and left the area. Many people followed Him, and He healed them all, ¹⁶always insisting that they tell no one about Him. ¹⁷He did this in keeping with the prophecy Isaiah made so long ago:

¹⁸This is My servant, whom I have well chosen;
    this is the One I love, the One in whom I delight.
I will place My Spirit upon Him;
    He will proclaim justice to all the world.
¹⁹He will not fight or shout
    or talk loudly in the streets.
²⁰He will not crush a reed under His heel
    or blow out a smoldering candle
    until He has led justice and righteousness to final victory.
²¹All the world will find its hope in His name.^[a]