Matthew 12:18-21

12:18 “Here is ¹  my servant whom I have chosen,

the one I love, in whom I take great delight. ² 

I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.

12:19 He will not quarrel or cry out,

nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.

12:20 He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick,

until he brings justice to victory.

12:21 And in his name the Gentiles ³  will hope.” ⁴ 

[12:18]  ¹ tn Grk “Behold my servant.”

[12:18]  ² tn Grk “in whom my soul is well pleased.”

[12:21]  ³ tn Or “the nations” (the same Greek word may be translated “Gentiles” or “nations”).

[12:21]  ⁴ sn Verses 18-21 are a quotation from Isa 42:1-4.