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He is my Beloved, who pleases me. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. <a href="/esv/matthew/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. <a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Behold My servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul has found delight. I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. <a href="/kjv/matthew/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/12.htm">New King James Version</a> “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 will declare justice to the Gentiles. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “BEHOLD, MY SERVANT WHOM I HAVE CHOSEN; MY BELOVED IN WHOM MY SOUL DELIGHTS; I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT UPON HIM, AND HE WILL PROCLAIM JUSTICE TO THE GENTILES. <a href="/nasb/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220BEHOLD, 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 PROCLAIM JUSTICE TO THE GENTILES. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “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 PROCLAIM JUSTICE TO THE GENTILES. <a href="/lsb/matthew/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “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 PROCLAIM JUSTICE TO THE GENTILES. <a href="/amp/matthew/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “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 WILL PROCLAIM JUSTICE TO THE NATIONS. <a href="/csb/matthew/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Here is my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Here is My Servant whom I have chosen, My beloved in whom My soul delights; I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. <a href="/asv/matthew/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 declare judgment to the Gentiles. <a href="/cev/matthew/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Here is my chosen servant! I love him, and he pleases me. I will give him my Spirit, and he will bring justice to the nations. <a href="/erv/matthew/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 declare judgment to the Gentiles. <a href="/gwt/matthew/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Here is my servant whom I have chosen, whom I love, and in whom I delight. I will put my Spirit on him, and he will announce justice to the nations. <a href="/gnt/matthew/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Here is my servant, whom I have chosen, the one I love, and with whom I am pleased. I will send my Spirit upon him, and he will announce my judgment to the nations. <a href="/isv/matthew/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Here is my Servant whom I have chosen, whom I love, and with whom I am pleased! I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to unbelievers. <a href="/msb/matthew/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. <a href="/net/matthew/12.htm">NET Bible</a> "Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I take great delight. I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. <a href="/nheb/matthew/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Look, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit on him; and he will proclaim justice to the nations. <a href="/wbt/matthew/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 show judgment to the Gentiles. <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "This is My servant whom I have chosen, My dearly loved One in whom My soul takes pleasure. I will put My spirit upon Him, and He will announce justice to the nations. <a href="/web/matthew/12.htm">World English Bible</a> “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit on him. He will proclaim justice to the nations. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Behold, My Servant, whom I chose, "" My Beloved, in whom My soul delighted, "" I will put My Spirit on Him, "" And He will declare judgment to the nations; <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Behold My servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul has found delight. I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. <a href="/ylt/matthew/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Lo, My servant, whom I did choose, My beloved, in whom My soul did delight, I will put My Spirit upon him, and judgment to the nations he shall declare, <a href="/slt/matthew/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Behold my servant, which I have chosen: my dearly beloved, in whom my soul was contented; I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall proclaim judgment to the nations.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul hath been well pleased. I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased. I will place my Spirit over him, and he shall announce judgment to the nations. <a href="/nabre/matthew/12.htm">New American Bible</a> “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Here is my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold my servant with whom I am pleased, my beloved one, in whom my soul rejoices; I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will preach justice to the peoples. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Behold, my servant, in whom I delight, my beloved, for whom my soul has longed, I shall put my Spirit upon him, and he will preach judgment to the nations.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Be hold, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul delights. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall declare law to the Gentiles. <a href="/godbey/matthew/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Behold, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved in whom my soul took delight: I will place my Spirit upon Him, and He will proclaim judgment to the Gentiles. <a href="/haweis/matthew/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> ?Behold, my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my soul delighteth: I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall proclaim judgment for the heathen. <a href="/mace/matthew/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> "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 justice to the nations. <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "This is My servant whom I have chosen, My dearly loved One in whom My soul takes pleasure. I will put My spirit upon Him, and He will announce justice to the nations. <a href="/worrell/matthew/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "Behold, My servant Whom I chose, My Beloved, in Whom My soul delighted. I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He will declare judgment to the gentiles. <a href="/worsley/matthew/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon Him, and He shall declare judgement to the nations: He shall not contend, <a href="/parallel/matthew/12-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3129" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">God's Chosen Servant</a> …17This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 18<a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Here is</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3816.htm" title="3816: pais (N-NMS) -- Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.">Servant,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/140.htm" title="140: hēretisa (V-AIA-1S) -- To choose. From a derivative of haireomai; to make a choice.">I have chosen,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapētos (Adj-NMS) -- From agapao; beloved.">beloved,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5590.htm" title="5590: psychē (N-NFS) -- From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.">soul</a> <a href="/greek/2106.htm" title="2106: eudokēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate.">delights.</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: thēsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">I will put</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-ANS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/518.htm" title="518: apangelei (V-FIA-3S) -- To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.">He will proclaim</a> <a href="/greek/2920.htm" title="2920: krisin (N-AFS) -- Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice.">justice</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnesin (N-DNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">nations.</a> 19He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “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. <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” <a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13</a> The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Hebrews 5:5</a> So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.” <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/john/3-34.htm">John 3:34</a> For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Romans 15:12</a> And 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.” <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4</a> As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. <a href="/isaiah/49-5.htm">Isaiah 49:5-6</a> And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength— / He 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.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit on him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles.Behold.my servant.<a href="/isaiah/49-5.htm">Isaiah 49:5,6</a> And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength… <a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Isaiah 52:13</a> Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.<a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.whom I.<a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19</a> Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.<a href="/isaiah/49-1.htm">Isaiah 49:1-3</a> Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name… <a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Luke 23:35</a> And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.my beloved.<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.<a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.<a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Mark 1:11</a> And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.I will.<a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16</a> And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;<a href="/isaiah/59-20.htm">Isaiah 59:20,21</a> And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD… and he.<a href="/isaiah/32-15.htm">Isaiah 32:15,16</a> Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest… <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-2.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/micah/2-5.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/matthew/11-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/matthew/11-24.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/malachi/3-5.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/matthew/11-26.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/matthew/11-4.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/matthew/12-4.htm">Show</a> <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Well-Pleased</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/matthew/20-16.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Found</a> <a href="/matthew/12-21.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/matthew/12-20.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/matthew/12-20.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/matthew/12-21.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/matthew/14-6.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/matthew/12-50.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/mark/1-38.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/matthew/18-26.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Show</a> <a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Well-Pleased</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 12</div>1. <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">by scripture,</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">by reason,</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">and by a miracle.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, </a> 32. <a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Account shall be made of idle words.</a> 38. <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,</a> 46. <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The concept of the "Servant" is significant in the Old Testament, often referring to a figure who fulfills God's purposes. The choice of the Servant by God emphasizes divine election and purpose, highlighting Jesus' role in God's redemptive plan. This echoes the theme of the chosen one seen in the lives of figures like David and Israel itself, who were selected for specific divine missions.My beloved, in whom My soul delights The term "beloved" signifies a deep, affectionate relationship between God and Jesus, reminiscent of the language used at Jesus' baptism (<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a>) and transfiguration (<a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a>). This phrase underscores the pleasure and approval of God in Jesus' mission and character. It reflects the intimate relationship within the Trinity and aligns with the messianic prophecies that speak of the coming one who would be pleasing to God (<a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a>).I will put My Spirit on Him This indicates the anointing and empowerment of Jesus by the Holy Spirit, a fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy (<a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>). The presence of the Spirit signifies divine authority and capability to carry out God's mission. This anointing is evident in Jesus' ministry, marked by miracles, teaching, and acts of compassion. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of the Spirit's role in empowering leaders and prophets, such as Moses, David, and the judges of Israel.and He will proclaim justice to the nations This phrase highlights the universal scope of Jesus' mission, extending beyond Israel to all nations. The proclamation of justice involves the establishment of God's righteous order, addressing both spiritual and social dimensions. It reflects the messianic expectation of a ruler who would bring peace and justice, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>. This mission aligns with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations, emphasizing the global impact of His work.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The servant chosen by God, beloved and filled with the Spirit, who fulfills the prophecy and mission of bringing justice to the nations. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The one who chooses and delights in the servant, affirming His divine mission and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a> The broader audience to whom justice will be proclaimed, indicating the universal scope of Jesus' mission. 4. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah_the_prophet.htm">Isaiah the Prophet</a> The original prophecy comes from Isaiah, highlighting the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The Spirit of God that empowers Jesus for His mission, emphasizing the divine nature of His work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/chosen_and_beloved.htm">Chosen and Beloved</a> Recognize that Jesus is uniquely chosen and beloved by God, affirming His authority and mission. As believers, we are also chosen and beloved, called to follow His example. <a href="/topical/e/empowered_by_the_spirit.htm">Empowered by the Spirit</a> Just as Jesus was empowered by the Holy Spirit, we too are given the Spirit to fulfill our God-given missions. Seek the Spirit's guidance and empowerment in daily life. <a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_justice.htm">Proclaiming Justice</a> Jesus' mission includes proclaiming justice. As His followers, we are called to advocate for justice and righteousness in our communities and the world. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Understanding Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy strengthens our faith in God's sovereign plan and the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/u/universal_mission.htm">Universal Mission</a> Jesus' mission to the nations reminds us of the global scope of the Gospel. We are called to participate in sharing the Good News with all people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 12</a> <a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_withholding_forgiveness.htm">Is withholding forgiveness supported by the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_god's_justice.htm">What does it mean that God embodies justice?</a> <a href="/q/who_deeply_longs_for_justice.htm">Who seeks justice with deep longing and desire?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_isaiah_42_fit_its_own_era.htm">If Isaiah 42 is meant to describe a future figure, why do some details reflect the socio-political context of the time it was written? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Behold my servant.--The mysterious "servant of the Lord," who is the central figure of the last part of Isaiah's prophecies, appears sometimes as the representative of Israel's righteousness, sometimes of its sins, now as one who bore his witness as a prophet and messenger of God, now as standing apart from all others in solitary greatness, or yet more solitary suffering. In each of these aspects the words of Isaiah found their highest fulfilment in the Son of Man. In referring these words to the Messiah, the Evangelist was following in the footsteps of the Chaldee Paraphrase, but we must remember also that the words recorded as heard at the Baptism of Jesus (almost verbally identical with those of the prophecy now cited) must also have suggested the application, especially as connected with the promise, "I will put My Spirit upon Him," which had then received its fulfilment.He shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.--The word "judgment" has a wide range of meaning in the Hebrew of Isaiah, and includes the work of a king, as teaching, no less than as executing, righteousness. As yet, of course, the work of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles had not begun, but St. Matthew notes, as it were, by anticipation, the spirit of love and gentleness which, when he wrote his Gospel, had brought them also within the range of the judgments--i.e., of the life-giving truths--of the righteous Judge. It is one of the many instances in which his record, though obviously written for Jews, is yet emphatically a Gospel for the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - Behold my servant. Primarily, as would appear, Israel in its ideal, up to which true Israelites came in measure, but only One came fully. Whom I have chosen (ο{ν ᾑρέτισα). The Hebrew denotes "lay hold of" (אתמד), i.e. for myself. Bengel has a beautiful note on the εἰς ὅν of the Received Text, "Αἰς, in, denotat perpeluam mentis paternae tendentiam erga dilectum, <a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm">2 Peter 1:17</a>." According to the LXX. of <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a>, David's expression about Solomon affords a curious parallel, Ὁ υἱός μου εἰς ο{ν ᾑρέτικεν ἐν αὐτῷ Κύριος (edit. Dr. Swete). But Lagarde's edition of the Lucianic text punctuates and accents differently, Ὁ υἱός μου εϊς ο{ν ᾑρέτικεν ἐν αὐτῷ κύριος, and this is much nearer to the Hebrew. My beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased (<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a>, note): I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall show (declare, Revised Version) judgment to the Gentiles (καὶ κρίσιν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν ἀπαγγελεῖ). Although κρίσις usually represents in the New Testament God's decision as to the character and life of men, it here must be understood, like mishpat in the original, of the Divine right as made known to them for their acceptance and imitation. It is "the true religion viewed on its practical side as a norm and standard for life in all its relations" (Delitzsch). The thought here, therefore, is not of Christ's power to punish and avenge (though he refused to use it as yet), but of his bringing a revelation which should eventually spread, not only to the Jews who now rejected him, but to the Gentiles whom they despised. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/12-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Here is Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. servant, παῖς (pais) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant. whom ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I have chosen, ᾑρέτισα (hēretisa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_140.htm">Strong's 140: </a> To choose. From a derivative of haireomai; to make a choice. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. beloved, ἀγαπητός (agapētos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> From agapao; beloved. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. whom ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. soul ψυχή (psychē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5590.htm">Strong's 5590: </a> From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. delights. εὐδόκησεν (eudokēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2106.htm">Strong's 2106: </a> To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate. I will put θήσω (thēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Spirit Πνεῦμά (Pneuma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. on ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He will proclaim ἀπαγγελεῖ (apangelei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce. justice κρίσιν (krisin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2920.htm">Strong's 2920: </a> Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. nations. ἔθνεσιν (ethnesin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 12:18 Behold my servant whom I have chosen (Matt. 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