Matthew 12:20

God's Chosen Servant

¹⁹ He will not strive, nor shout; neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets. ²⁰ He won't break a bruised reed. And he won't put out a smoldering wick, until he leads justice to victory. ²¹ And in his name, the nations will hope."

Bruised Reed

Smoking Flax

Dimly Burning Wick

Put Forth

Smoldering Wick

2 Kings 18:21

Now, behold, you trust in the staff of this bruised reed, even in Egypt. If a man leans on it, it will go into his hand, and pierce it. So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust on him.

Psalm 51:17

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Psalm 98:1-3

Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand, and his holy arm, have worked salvation for him.

Psalm 147:3

He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.

Isaiah 40:11

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.

Isaiah 42:3-4

He won't break a bruised reed. And he won't extinguish a dimly burning wick. He will faithfully bring justice.

Isaiah 57:15

For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Isaiah 61:1-3

The Spirit of the LORD is on me; because he has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and an opening of the eyes to those who are bound;

Lamentations 3:31-34

For the Lord will not reject forever.

Ezekiel 34:16

"I will seek that which was lost, and will bring back that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but the fat and the strong I will destroy; I will feed them in justice."

Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Luke 4:18

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,

Romans 15:17-19

I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.

2 Corinthians 2:7

so that on the contrary you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.

2 Corinthians 2:14

Now thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and reveals through us the sweet aroma of his knowledge in every place.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh;

Hebrews 12:12-13

Therefore, lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees,

Revelation 6:2

And I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow. A crown was given to him, and he came forth conquering, and to conquer.

Revelation 19:11-21

I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.