Matthew 12:19

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

He will not be contentious nor shout out [loudly]. Neither will anyone hear His voice [raised] in the streets.

Cross References

Matthew 11:29

Accept my reins [on your life], and learn about me, because I am gentle and humble, and [in my service] you will experience rest in your spirits.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul, who am humble [when speaking] face to face with you, but bold when I am away from you, urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ [Note: This means either Paul was imitating Christ’s behavior or that the Corinthians were to do so]:

Luke 17:20

And when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus answered them; “The kingdom of God will not come the way you are looking for it.

Matthew 12:20

He will not [even] break a wilted stalk or put out a smoldering [lamp] wick until He exercises judgment [upon mankind through the Gospel] in order to bring about victory [i.e., in people’s lives].