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He shall see of the travail of his soul, [and] shall be satisfied: by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities.
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A Satisfying Sacrifice
Commentators emphasize that Christ's suffering was not a tragedy without purpose. He sees the result—the salvation of countless people—and is "satisfied." Like a farmer seeing a full harvest after intense labor, Christ views the redemption of many as a glorious outcome that makes His immense "travail" worthwhile. His sacrifice was guaranteed to succeed.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He shall see of the travail of his soul – This is the language of Yahweh, who is again introduced as speaking. The sense is, he shall see th…
19th Century
Anglican
He shall see of the travail ... —Better, On account of the travail of his soul, he shall see, and be refreshed. We may fi…
Baptist
He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied:
His death-pangs were our birth-pangs; and Christ shall see that whi…
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16th Century
Protestant
From the labor of His soul He shall see. Isaiah continues the same subject.
He declares that Christ, after having suffered, shall ob…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied
"The travail of his…
Come, and see how Christ loved us! We could not put Him in our place, but He put Himself. Thus He took away the sin of the world by taking it on Hi…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Who has believed. Here the prophet begins to present the remedies for the aforementioned hindrances.
