Isaiah 42:21 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²¹ Because of his righteousness, the Lord was pleased to magnify his instruction and make it glorious.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ It was the Lord's pleasure for His righteousness' sake [in accordance with a steadfast and consistent purpose] to magnify instruction and revelation and glorify them.

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ It pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.

Common English Bible

²¹ The LORD desired for the sake of his righteousness to expand and glorify the Instruction.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ And the Lord was willing to sanctify him, and to magnify the law, and to exalt him.

Isaiah 42:21 Cross References

Isaiah 42:4

He will not grow weak or be discouraged until he has established justice on earth. The coasts and islands will wait for his instruction.’

Isaiah 51:4

Pay attention to me, my people, and listen to me, my nation; for instruction will come from me, and my justice for a light to the nations. I will bring it about quickly.

Matthew 17:5

While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud covered  them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased. Listen to him! ’

Matthew 3:15

Jesus answered him, ‘Allow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfil all righteousness.’ Then John allowed him to be baptised.

Matthew 3:17

And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased.’

John 15:10

If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.

John 8:29

The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone,   because I always do what pleases him.’

Romans 10:4

For Christ is the end  of the law for righteousness  to everyone who believes,

Romans 3:31

Do we then nullify the law through faith? Absolutely not!  On the contrary, we uphold the law.

Romans 7:12

So then, the law is holy,  and the commandment is holy and just and good.

Galatians 3:13

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us,  because it is written, Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.   ,

Galatians 3:21

Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if the law had been granted with the ability to give life, then righteousness would certainly be on the basis of the law.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Carefully follow them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples. When they hear about all these statutes, they will say, “This great nation is indeed a wise and understanding people.”

Deuteronomy 4:8

And what great nation has righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?

Philippians 3:9

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law,  but one that is through faith in Christ   #– #the righteousness from God based on faith.

Hebrews 8:10

For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.