Matthew 12:20

Free Bible Version

He won't break a damaged reed, And he won't extinguish a smoking wick, Until he has proved that his judgment is right,

Cross References

2 Kings 18:21

Now look! You're trusting in Egypt, a walking stick that's like a broken reed that will cut the hand of anyone leaning on it. That's what Pharaoh, king of Egypt, is like to everyone who trusts in him.

Psalm 147:3

He heals the broken-hearted, and bandages the wounded.

Psalm 51:17

The “sacrifices” that God wants are on the inside—the brokenness of repentance. God won't reject a broken and sorrowful heart.

Isaiah 40:11

He looks after his flock like a shepherd. He picks up the lambs in his arms and holds them close to his chest. He leads those that are nursing young.

Isaiah 57:15

This is what the one who is high above all says, he who lives in eternity, whose name is holy: I live in a high and holy place, together with those who repent and who act humbly, restoring their spirits and encouraging them.

Ezekiel 34:16

I will go looking for the lost, bring home the strays, bandage the injured, and strengthen the weak. However, I will destroy those who are fat and strong. Because I do what's right, I will be sure to take care of them.

Leviticus 10:20

When Moses heard what Aaron had to say, he accepted the explanation.

Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all of you who struggle and who are burdened down. I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:7

As they left, Jesus began to talk to the crowds about John. “What were you expecting to see when you went out into the desert? A reed tossed about by the wind?

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to announce good news to the destitute. He has sent me to proclaim that prisoners will be released, the blind will see, the oppressed will be freed,

2 Corinthians 2:14

But praise be to God, who always leads us in a triumphal procession in Christ, and reveals through us the sweet scent of his knowledge wherever we go!

2 Corinthians 2:7

so now you should forgive him and be kind to him. Otherwise he may sink into despair.

Revelation 6:2

I looked and saw a white horse. Its rider was holding a bow. He was given a crown, and he rode out conquering so that he would be victorious.