Matthew 12:20

Good News Translation (US Version)

He will not break off a bent reed, nor put out a flickering lamp. He will persist until he causes justice to triumph,

Cross References

Ezekiel 34:16

“I will look for those that are lost, bring back those that wander off, bandage those that are hurt, and heal those that are sick; but those that are fat and strong I will destroy, because I am a shepherd who does what is right.

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed

Psalm 147:3

He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.

Revelation 6:2

I looked, and there was a white horse. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown. He rode out as a conqueror to conquer.

2 Corinthians 2:7

Now, however, you should forgive him and encourage him, in order to keep him from becoming so sad as to give up completely.

Isaiah 57:15

“I am the high and holy God, who lives forever. I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and repentant, so that I can restore their confidence and hope.

Psalm 51:17

My sacrifice is a humble spirit, O God; you will not reject a humble and repentant heart.

2 Kings 18:21

You are expecting Egypt to help you, but that would be like using a reed as a walking stick—it would break and jab your hand. That is what the king of Egypt is like when anyone relies on him.”

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

Isaiah 40:11

He will take care of his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs together and carry them in his arms; he will gently lead their mothers.

2 Corinthians 2:14

But thanks be to God! For in union with Christ we are always led by God as prisoners in Christ's victory procession. God uses us to make the knowledge about Christ spread everywhere like a sweet fragrance.

Matthew 11:7

While John's disciples were leaving, Jesus spoke about him to the crowds: “When you went out to John in the desert, what did you expect to see? A blade of grass bending in the wind?

Leviticus 10:20

When Moses heard this, he was satisfied.