Matthew 12:20

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

He won't break off a bent reed or put out a dying flame, but he will make sure that justice is done.

Cross References

Ezekiel 34:16

to look for those that are lost and bring back the ones that wander off, to bandage those that are hurt and protect the ones that are weak. I will also slaughter those that are fat and strong, because I always do right.

Luke 4:18

“The Lord's Spirit has come to me, because he has chosen me to tell the good news to the poor. The Lord has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners, to give sight to the blind, to free everyone who suffers,

Psalm 147:3

He renews our hopes and heals our bodies.

Revelation 6:2

Then I saw a white horse. Its rider carried a bow and was given a crown. He had already won some victories, and he went out to win more.

2 Corinthians 2:7

When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won't give up in despair.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives forever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Psalm 51:17

The way to please you is to be truly sorry deep in our hearts. This is the kind of sacrifice you won't refuse.

2 Kings 18:21

Is he depending on Egypt and its king? That's the same as leaning on a broken stick, and it will go right through his hand.

Matthew 11:28

If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.

Isaiah 40:11

The Lord cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep.

2 Corinthians 2:14

I am grateful that God always makes it possible for Christ to lead us to victory. God also helps us spread the knowledge about Christ everywhere, and this knowledge is like the smell of perfume.

Matthew 11:7

As John's followers were going away, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John: What sort of person did you go out into the desert to see? Was he like tall grass blown about by the wind?

Leviticus 10:20

Moses was satisfied with Aaron's reply.