Matthew 12:18 - Tree of Life Version

¹⁸ “Here is My servant whom I chose, the One I love, in whom My soul takes delight. I will put My Ruach upon Him, and He shall proclaim justice to the nations.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁸ Behold, My Servant Whom I have chosen, My Beloved in and with Whom My soul is well pleased and has found its delight. I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He shall proclaim and show forth justice to the nations.

American Standard Version (1901)

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 declare judgment to the Gentiles.

Common English Bible

¹⁸ Look, my Servant whom I chose, the one I love, in whom I find great pleasure. I’ll put my Spirit upon him, and he’ll announce judgment to the Gentiles.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ "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.

Matthew 12:18 Cross References

Psalm 89:19

For our shield belongs to Adonai, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 11:2

The Ruach of Adonai will rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and insight, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Adonai.

Isaiah 42:1

Behold My servant, whom I uphold. My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I have put My Ruach on Him, He will bring justice to the nations.

Isaiah 52:13

“Behold, My servant will prosper, He will be high and lifted up and greatly exalted.

Isaiah 53:11

As a result of the anguish of His soul He will see it and be satisfied by His knowledge. The Righteous One, My Servant will make many righteous and He will bear their iniquities.

Isaiah 62:2

Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name, which Adonai’s mouth will bestow.

Jeremiah 16:19

Adonai, my strength, my stronghold, my refuge in the day of affliction, to You will the nations come from the ends of the earth and say: “Our fathers have inherited nothing but lies, futility and useless things.”

Zechariah 3:8

Listen well, Joshua kohen gadol , both you and your companions seated before you, because they are men who are a sign—behold, I will bring forth My servant the Branch.

Matthew 12:17

This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

Matthew 17:5

While He was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them; and behold, a voice from out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

Mark 1:11

And there came a voice from the heavens: “You are My Son, whom I love; with You I am well pleased!”

Mark 9:7

Then a cloud came, overshadowing them; and out of the cloud came a voice, “This is My Son, whom I love. Listen to Him!”

Luke 23:35

The people stood there watching. And even the leaders were sneering at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Messiah of God, the Chosen One!”

Luke 3:22

and the Ruach ha-Kodesh came down upon Him in bodily form like a dove. And from out of heaven came a voice, “You are My Son, whom I love—with You I am well pleased!”

Luke 4:18

“The Ruach Adonai 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 and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed,

Luke 9:35

Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, the One I have chosen. Listen to Him!”

John 3:34

The One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Ruach without limit.

Acts 10:38

You know how God anointed Yeshua of Natzeret with the Ruach ha-Kodesh and power—how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this they became quiet, and they glorified God, saying, “Then even to the Gentiles God has granted repentance leading to life!”

Acts 14:27

When they arrived and gathered together Messiah’s community, they began to report all that God had done in helping them and that He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.

Ephesians 1:6

to the glorious praise of His grace, with which He favored us through the One He loves!

Colossians 1:1

Paul, an emissary of Messiah Yeshua by God’s will, and Timothy our brother,

Colossians 1:13

He rescued us from the domain of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son whom He loves.

1 Peter 2:4

As you come to Him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen by God and precious,

2 Peter 1:17

For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, a voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory: “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased!”