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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:19
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 12:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:19
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…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 12:19
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 12:19
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 12:14–21
17th Century
Minister
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…