Matthew 12:18

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:18

“I will put my Spirit upon him, And he will declare judgment to the nations (Gentiles).” He is the One on Whom the Spirit has come in accordance with Matthew 3:11, as witnessed to in Matthew 3:16, being led by the Spirit from then on (Matthew 4:1). But this is no ordinary anointing, for, as we learned in Matthew 3:11, by it He became the One Who could dispense the Spirit. The Spirit will work in accordance with His will. And by casting out evil spirits by that same Spirit He has demonstrated... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:15-21

Matthew 12:15-Ecclesiastes : . Miracles of Healing ( Mark 3:7-2 Kings : *, Luke 6:17-Psalms :).— Mt. first condenses five verses of Mk. into one (the compression makes Jesus heal all who followed Him), and, fixing attention on Jesus’ avoidance of publicity ( Matthew 8:4 *), expands one verse of Mk. into six by a quotation ( Isaiah 42:1-Numbers :) from his handbook of Messianic testimonies ( Matthew 1:22 *). This identification of the Servant of Yahweh with the Messiah (as portrayed e.g. in... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 12:18

The alteration is very little, and we must not expect to meet with quotations out of the Old Testament verbatim: it is enough that the sense is the same. Behold my servant, whom I have chosen. The word indifferently signifieth a child or a servant, Christ is called the Lord’s servant, because he took upon him the form of a servant, and became obedient even to death, Philippians 2:7,Philippians 2:8; Whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: in Isaiah it is, whom I uphold;... 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

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Matthew 12:18-21

DISCOURSE: 1352THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST TOWARDS THE WEAKMatthew 12:18-21. 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. He shall not strive nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.ONE might gather almost as... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Matthew 12:18

Gentiles This too is most significant. The rejected King of Israel will turn to the Gentiles (cf.) Matthew 10:5; Matthew 10:6. In fulfilment this awaited the official rejection, crucifixion, and resurrection of Christ, and the final rejection of the risen Christ. ; Luke 24:46; Luke 24:47; Acts 9:15; Acts 13:46; Acts 28:25-28; Romans 11:11. 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 12:18

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. Ver. 18. Behold my servant ] My servant the Messias, as the Chaldee Paraphrast renders and expounds it. The Septuagint somewhat obscure the text by adding to it, "Behold my servant Jacob, and mine elect Israel." They are said to have translated against their wills; no wonder then they deal not so faithfully. Sure it is, that they... read more

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