Matthew 12:21

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Matthew has just described the Pharisees plotting against Jesus and Jesus quietly withdrawing, healing many and asking them not to make him known. He explains this gentle, unshowy way of working by quoting Isaiah's first Servant Song.

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Isaiah 42:1“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
Isaiah 49:6He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Romans 15:12And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”
Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Compare translations

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In His name the nations will put their hope.”

World English Bible (WEB)

In his name, the nations will hope.”

King James Version (KJV)

And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And in his name will the Gentiles put their hope.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and in his name shall nations hope.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y en su nombre esperarán los Gentiles.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y las naciones pondrán en él sus esperanzas».

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Matthew 12:21

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