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Matthew 12:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 12:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.”
Matthew 12:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 12:18
'Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.' Matthew quotes Isaiah 42:1, identifying Jesus as God's chosen Servant. 'Behold' (ἰδοὺ/idou) commands attention—something significant. 'My servant' (ὁ παῖς μου/ho pais mou) indicates both servanthood and sonship. 'Whom I have chosen' (ὃν ᾑρέτισα/hon hēretisa) echoes election language—God sovereignly chose Jesus for this role (though voluntarily accepted). 'My beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased' echoes baptismal declaration (Matthe...
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Cross-References for Matthew 12:18
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“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”
“how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power”
“to proclaim liberty to the captives”
“overshadowing them”
“the spirit of counsel and might”
“they held their peace”
“and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field”
“behold”