That it might be fulfilled (ινα πληρωθη). The final use of ινα and the sub-final just before (verse 16). The passage quoted is Isa…

That it might be fulfilled, and so on. Matthew here quotes a passage from Isaiah 43:1-4 to show the reason why he so retired …

That it might be fulfilled — The quotation of Isaiah 42:1 is applied here to our Lord’s restraint and quietness. It is not taken f…

It is in Isaiah 42:1-4 that we read words which are quoted in their full sense, if not literally, by the evangelist. The Servant of God, elect, bel…

St. Hilary of Poitiers: The Pharisees were moved by jealousy at what had been done. Because they saw only the outward body of…

Jesus often withdrew when opposition became intense (cf. 4:12; 14:13; 15:21; 16:5); at least that was his custom until the appointed hour arrived (…

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken: Matthew does not mean that this prediction was entirely fulfilled by Christ’s prohibiting lou…

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The Pharisees took counsel to find some accusation, that Jesus might be condemned to death. Aware of their design, as his time was not yet come, he…