Matthew 12:17
17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
Other Translations of Matthew 12:17
New International Version
17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:
English Standard Version
17 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
The Message
17 following guidelines set down by Isaiah:
New King James Version
17 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:
New Living Translation
17 This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah concerning him:
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 12:17
Commentary on Matthew 12:14-21
(Read Matthew 12:14-21)
The Pharisees took counsel to find some accusation, that Jesus might be condemned to death. Aware of their design, as his time was not come, he retired from that place. Face does not more exactly answer to face in water, than the character of Christ drawn by the prophet, to his temper and conduct as described by the evangelists. Let us with cheerful confidence commit our souls to so kind and faithful a Friend. Far from breaking, he will strengthen the bruised reed; far from quenching the smoking flax, or wick nearly out, he will rather blow it up into a flame. Let us lay aside contentious and angry debates; let us receive one another as Christ receives us. And while encouraged by the gracious kindness of our Lord, we should pray that his Spirit may rest upon us, and make us able to copy his example.