Matthew 12:17

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 12:17

Christ did this, that is, he withdrew himself when he heard what counsels the Pharisees and Herodians had taken, he charged those whom he had cured that they should not publish it abroad, he did those good acts before spoken of, That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet; that he might show himself to be the very person whom the prophet Isaiah long since did foretell, Isaiah 42:1-4. The words in the prophet are thus: Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Matthew 12:14-21

CRITICAL NOTESMatthew 12:18. Judgment.—The idea embodied in the prediction is that it would be the aim of the Messiah, as universal Judge, to put all things to rights among all nations. The judicial function is one of the most important elements in the office of a monarch. It is in virtue of it that differences between man and man are adjusted, while the rights of all the members of the community are vindicated, so that harmony and co-operation may be secured.—(Morison).Matthew 12:20. Till He... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Matthew 12:1-50

Shall we turn to the twelfth chapter of the gospel of Matthew?Jesus was not one to follow traditions. He's already pointed out in the Sermon on the Mount, that through their interpretation of the law, they have thoroughly disallowed the law, for the purposes that God intended it. For they were interpreting the law after a physical sense. "Thou shalt not kill," interpreting that as clubbing your enemy to death. But Jesus said, no, really if you have hatred in your heart for your brother, you're... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 12:1-50

Matthew 12:2 . Thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath- day. The pharisees did not find fault with eating a few ears of barley in their hunger, while others enjoyed their feasts, because it was allowed by the law of Moses, provided they put nought of the fruit in their vessel, or their pouch; but they objected on the ground of the sabbath. Now, the appeal which Jesus made to David’s eating the holy bread, which belonged exclusively to the priests, shows that the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 12:14-21

Matthew 12:14-21That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet: Isaiah’s description of ChristI.When our Lord knew that the Pharisees were plotting His destruction, it is saw that he withdrew himself: from that place. He did not avenge their malice. He allowed it space to dissipate. Give no place to anger, He continued His works of mercy when He withdrew from the Pharisees … Great multitudes followed Him,” de. By His practical benevolence He would refute their falsehood, not... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 12:17

17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Ver. 17. That it might be fulfilled ] The Old Testament is the New foretold; the New Testament is the Old fulfilled. Ezekiel saw a wheel within a wheel. This is, saith Bonaventure, the one Testament in the other. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 12:17

it: Matthew 8:17, Matthew 13:35, Matthew 21:4, Isaiah 41:22, Isaiah 41:23, Isaiah 42:9, Isaiah 44:26, Luke 21:22, Luke 24:44, John 10:35, John 12:38, John 19:28, Acts 13:27 saying: Isaiah 42:1-Numbers : Reciprocal: Matthew 1:22 - that Matthew 4:14 - it read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:17

17. By Esaias the prophet The evangelist considers this quietude of our Lord as going to fulfil Isaiah 43:1-4, a passage in which the Messiah is described, under the image of one of the ancient Hebrew judges, as establishing righteousness in the earth by the most silent and spiritual means and influences. It predicted these things: read more

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