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He will not strive, nor shout; Neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
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A Quiet King
Commentators unanimously explain that Jesus deliberately avoided the methods of worldly power. He didn't engage in loud, showy arguments or seek popular fame in the streets. His kingdom would advance not through noise and contention, but through the quiet power of God's Spirit and truth, demonstrating a meek and peaceful character.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He shall not strive, etc. He shall not shout, as a warrior. He shall be meek, and retiring, and peaceful. Streets were places of public ga…
19th Century
Anglican
He shall not strive, nor cry — These words point to the pervasive calmness that impressed the Evangelist’s mind, a quality that stood in m…
Baptist
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…
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This quotation from Isa 42:1–4 is the longest one in Matthew. Jesus is God’s “chosen” (GK 1721) or elect Servant, the one on whom God has poured ou…
16th Century
Protestant
He will not strive. The general meaning is that the coming of Christ will not be attended by noise, nor will it have anything of royal spl…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall not strive Or contend in a wrangling way, as the disputers of this world do about words to no profit, and for th…
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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…
