Matthew 12:20
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 12
“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.”Matthew 12:20
What Does Matthew 12:20 Mean?
Matthew 12:20 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 12:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 42:3“A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.”Ezekiel 34:16“I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment.”Isaiah 61:1“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”Psalms 147:3“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”Lamentations 3:31“For the LORD will not cast off for ever:”Romans 14:1“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.”Psalms 51:17“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”2 Corinthians 2:7“So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.”Hebrews 4:15“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”Hebrews 12:12“Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;”Matthew 11:28“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Luke 8:48“And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.”2 Corinthians 10:3“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:”1 Thessalonians 5:14“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.”Revelation 6:2“And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.”Genesis 19:21“And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken.”2 Kings 18:21“Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him.”Isaiah 57:15“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”Jeremiah 31:8“Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the coasts of the earth, and with them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company shall return thither.”
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